Tuesday October 24, 2017 If anyone knows where my ambition went, please let me know because I can’t seem to find it anywhere around here! A flight to Chicago is not anywhere as daunting at other trips we’ve taken but … Continued
Wednesday October 18, 2017 So where was this beautiful fall weather when we had our Open Barn days? My goodness it’s been lovely outside lately. The alpacas might disagree with me, they’ve been seeking the shade of the barn during … Continued
Tuesday October 17, 2017 I get asked questions about our livestock guardian dogs almost as much as about our alpacas. Let me talk just a bit today about rescue dogs. Oh the idea is wonderful, idyllic even. But the reality is that … Continued
Monday October 18, 2017 It was a beautiful fall Sunday and we took some time off to spend it with family. Sometimes you just have to readjust your priorities, you know? 😉 Today we’ll think about our broken down truck and … Continued
Sunday October 15, 2017 We loaded the girls into the trailer, paperwork in hand, map set on the new phone showing us the route and off we went. 20 minutes later a big POP from the engine of our dear … Continued
Saturday October 14, 2017 Today we’ll be delivering two of our girls to their new home. It’s always kind of bitter sweet when we do. I’m happy for new owners and their enthusiasm but I do miss each and every … Continued
Thursday October 12, 2017 I spent most of the day yesterday building a maze for the girls to wander in. Why in the world would I do that? #1 It makes it easier for me to catch any animal that I … Continued
Wednesday October 11, 2017 I bought a new camera and it’s wonderful. It fits in my pocket, it can even send an receive texts and stores so much data for me. I can edit photos right on the screen and it … Continued
Tuesday October 10, 2017 We are doing halter training sessions in the barn this week. Two of our girls will be moving to a new home this weekend and I want to make sure they are comfortable walking into the trailer … Continued
Monday October 9, 2017 Visitors frequently seem surprised that all the alpacas have names and that I know them all. I suppose it’s easy for me because each one has a story and I remember the story along with the … Continued
Sunday October 8, 2017 I know the full moon was a few days ago, but the skies are still flooded with moonlight here and all of our dogs were quite active last night. Do they see shadows, raccoons or skunks … Continued
Friday October 6, 2017 Amazing moon last night wasn’t it? We also heard coyotes howling nearby and the dogs seemed on high alert all night. (Yawn) Our kids from Salt Lake City were here for a visit and now I … Continued
Tuesday October 3, 2017 The senseless tragedy in Las Vegas leaves me shaking my head and sad for humanity. I’m afraid I will never understand why people do these things. We need more love and tolerance, this I do … Continued
Monday October 2, 2017 Belle and I take a walk together most days. We see feral cats, neighbor goats and assorted creepy crawlies. But yesterday a cougar walked right across our path. Belle was focused on a caterpillar making its … Continued