August 24, 2017
Thursday August 24, 2017 One month from today we’ll be in the middle of our Fall Open Barn Days! Always a fun time to see so many people at the ranch but lots of preparation goes into it. I’ll start … Continued
A special day :)
Wednesday August 23, 2017 Yesterday was our grandson’s last Tuesday here for a while as he will start at a new school today. So we had to make it special! His choice of our first activity was baking – chocolate … Continued
Tuesday August 22, 2017
Tuesday August 22, 2017 How did the animals act during the eclipse? Pretty much like any other day. It did get dark-ish, it definitely cooled down but it was life as usual on the farm. I was able to … Continued
Monday August 21, 2017
Monday August 21, 2017 So it’s finally arrived – the solar eclipse! People have asked me if I’m concerned that the alpacas will have eye damage if they look at it. Well I’ll tell you what, I have had alpacas … Continued
Sunday August 20, 2017
Sunday August 20, 2017 Next week will be a very busy one with appointments every day so for today I think I’ll not get too ambitious. There are no days off in farming, but atually the animal care part of it … Continued
Friday August 18, 2017
Friday August 18, 2017 I can definitely tell a difference in the size of the herd after our recent departures. There is just a little more elbow room in the barn, and the pastures are looking healthier already. Two more … Continued
Saying goodbye
Thursday August 17, 2017 Today we’re saying good-bye to 4 more alpacas. They’ve been boarding her for a while after they were sold so I knew this day would come eventually. I’m always sad to see them go but happy … Continued
Wednesday August 16, 2017
Wednesday August 16, 2017 I guess it’s a good thing I was too busy with my grandson yesterday to listen to any of the news. It appears the sad excuse of a president that we have has again tried to blame … Continued
New roving and a cat selfie!
Tuesday August 15, 2017 What’s happening today? Shipping out orders from the store (thank you!) trying to finish the newsletter before picking up our grandson, then a vet checkup for Belle. A busy morning for sure. I’m happy we have … Continued
Puppy Belle Update
Monday August 14, 2017 Time for a Belle update! Last week she had her first official visit with a professional dog trainer. The trainer was very impressed with Belle’s focus and attention to people and her mellow but alert temperament. … Continued
Sunday August 13
Sunday August 13, 2017 Waking up to rolling thunder is lovely on a Sunday morning. I do sense a bit of change in the air and although I know we have much summer left, I always welcome fall with open arms. … Continued
Romulus in action
Saturday August 12,2017 Visitors coming today, of course, it’s Saturday! 🙂 We got 3 new bags of yarn back last night, they look wonderful and I can’t wait to see them in the sunlight today. I still have about a dozen … Continued
Knitters welcome!
Friday August 11, 2017 A knitting group came to knit at the ranch yesterday, can you imagine knitting with alpacas wandering around you? I think they had fun. 🙂 I know Scarlett the friendly alpaca did. lol They also loved … Continued
Wednesday August 9
Wednesday August 9, 2017 Do you know that wonderful feeling when all your projects are done, you’ve checked everything off your list and you can sit back and look at your accomplishments? Well neither do I! haha Wednesday is Farmers … Continued