Sunday, May 7, 2017 Do you know how wonderful dandelions are? It pains me to think that most people try to eradicate them. They are packed full of vitamins minerals and other nutrients. They provide a liver cleanse and are a … Continued
Saturday, May 6, 2017 We got the replacement part for the outside camera so I should be able to get that working today. Oh I know I can just look out the window, but I like to share my views … Continued
Friday, May 5, 2017 Romulus starts his trip to Utah today! It’s estimated he will arrive next Wednesday or Thursday. We’ve hired the very best alpaca transporter and I know he’ll be fine on his trip. One more reason to come … Continued
Thursday, May 4, 2017 Our animals are all aging, (as are we!) And sometimes the implication of that concept can be overwhelming. Several of our alpacas are in their 20s and that’s old for an alpaca. But just like with … Continued
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 When I was a little girl growing up in Chicago I could never find enough animals in my world. So it’s to be expected that I’d offer my grandson everything I would have loved, right? Blue Moon … Continued
Sunday, April 30, 2017 So I’m trying to think of all the things about cold weather that are good as we wake to another day of “where did spring go?” weather. #1 no flies #2 no overheating alpacas #3 coffee … Continued
Friday April 28, 2017 Every year I choose one word to be my word of the year. For me, it works much better than making resolutions each January and it puts out an intention or focus for the next 12 … Continued
Wednesday April 26,2017 Most of the snow melted by yesterday afternoon but more is on its way, not to worry. I’m glad our shearing day is not for at least another month. I’m sure the alpacas would do just fine, … Continued
Tuesday April 25,2017 It’s snowing and 30° with snow expected most of the day today. It looks like we have a bunch of powdered sugar coated alpacas out there, most chose to sleep out in the snow last night. I’d love … Continued
Monday April 24,2017 The forecast is for rain or snow every day this week. ugh. Yes, we do obsess about the weather a bit here, because it totally determines what we can do and how we can do it. But it’s all … Continued
Sunday April 23,2017 The alpacas trimmed the back lawn for us yesterday and got their bellies full of nice tender grass. I should explain that we planted the back lawn specifically with this in mind. It is a blend of orchard … Continued
Saturday April 22, 2017 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet are gentle on newly growing grass, they gently bite the grass but do not rip it up, and … Continued
Friday April 21, 2017 Rain and snow hung over the ranch most of the day yesterday, we even had “thundersnow” when I was feeding the afternoon hay. It’s not above freezing yet but I’m pretty sure the sun today will melt … Continued