Friday March 2, 2018
Friday March 2, 2018 Full moon, dogs barking, winds howling – how’s a gal supposed to get any rest? The dogs always seem to be hyper sensitive at a full moon. Even Belle got into the howling last night. <yawn> The … Continued
Thursday March 1, 2018
Thursday March 1, 2018 It’s a Yaya day today and I’ll be happy to pick up my grandson after school. By the time we get home, we’ll have to get right to feeding alpacas but he’s a great helper for … Continued
A very special alpaca, Scarlett!
Wednesday February 28, 2018 It’s snowing here and the big white dogs are sleeping in the hay feeders again. I wonder if that’s why the cam gets knocked over. lol We had a lovely tour group come visit yesterday and as … Continued
Tuesday February 27, 2018
Tuesday February 27, 2018 We have a tour group coming this afternoon so I’m grateful that it will be above freezing today. Snow still covers the pastures and unless I lure them out with hay, many of the alpacas are … Continued
Sunday February 25, 2018
Sunday, February 25, 2018 Winter’s last grip seems to be a serious one here. It’s sunny this morning but only 2 degrees. Another day for keeping the fireplace stoked and more spinning. I finished one full bobbin of Mojo yesterday … Continued
Saturday February 24, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018 Brrrrr. Zero degrees and all animals (except Charlotte) are tucked in the barns this morning. Chief must have put her on early morning patrol. And she loves it, so no worries about her. More snow today and … Continued
Friday February 23, 2018 and a Belle video
Friday February 23, 2018 The animals are enjoying winter “tea” served every afternoon the barn and I’m growing a few new muscles from hauling water buckets. 🙂 It’s all good. I love taking care of my animals. When I pull … Continued
Coping with grief
Wednesday February 21. 2018 So we’re finally serving “tea” (warm water) to all the animals outside and my goodness do they ever love it. By the time I get the hay feeders filled the 5 gallon bucket of steamy warm water … Continued
Mid Winter Open House Today!
Saturday February 17, 2018 We’ll be open today from 1:00 – 4:00 Free admission, come see the alpacas and check out what’s new in our store. A big winter storm is heading this way late Sunday so this might … Continued
Red Wing Black Birds 🎶
Friday February 16, 2018 The redwing black birds are singing like they think it’s spring. It’s alway a welcome sound that starts in February and goes on for most of spring. They appreciate the water in the creek, the tall … Continued
Thursday February 15, 2018
Thursday February 15, 2018 It’s downright painful to read the news. And I’m afraid we’re all getting numb to it. I never want my blog posts to be political so I won’t go there but if you want to know … Continued
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wednesday February 14, 2018 Happy Valentines Day! This will be my first Valentine’s Day spent alone in many years because Ed is with his brother in a hospital in New Mexico. And ya know what, being alone is really no … Continued
Monday February 12, 2018
Monday February 12, 2018 Soaps are curing all over the mud room and will be ready to wrap by the weekend. More gloves, mittens, scarves and boot inserts arrived from our co-op last week and I’ll get those added to … Continued
Saturday February 10, 2018
Saturday February 10, 2018 One week from today we’ll be host our mid winter Open House. If this mild weather continues, you’ll even be able to take a stroll on our walking paths, unheard of in mid February! We have … Continued