RIP Gen
Sunday, June 12, 2016 It is with tears in my eyes and a very heavy heart that I must share with you a tragedy that happened here during our shearing day. We lost our beloved General Patton. It appeared that he … Continued
Two more days!
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Two more days and we’ll have naked alpacas! It will take me a few days to relearn all their new faces, but their personalities help give me clues as I sort it out. Then we’ll stay busy getting … Continued
Wednesday June 8
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The fleece shed is almost cleaned out and I’ll be able to get the last few bags all done today I’m sure. We’ve had visitors every day this week, and more coming today but it’s all good and … Continued
One more week with fleeces on
Saturday June 4, 2016 We’re in the final stretch before shearing day. One more week! Lots of prep work goes on before the event to make sure all goes smoothly on the big day. I’ll be getting bags labeled, menu planned, … Continued
What happened to the alpaca cam?
Friday June 3, 2016 The cam is down again this morning. I know. I am pretty much aware of every single time it goes down. And it has been happening too frequently lately! I’ve talked to the people at barncams.com about … Continued
Welcome back
Thursday June 2, 2016 Tree swallows come back to Blue Moon Ranch every year and build a nest in an old bird house that we put out on the back deck for them. These amazing and beautiful birds eat a … Continued
Kitten progress
Friday, May 27, 2016 The new kittens are doing well! Garbo, the girl is a little bigger than Friday, her brother, but Friday holds his own in the kitten wrestling matches. They are so entertaining as they play together! It will … Continued
The little things
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Do you know how nice it is when your son calls and says “Hey mom, I’m in the area, can I come make dinner for you guys tonight?” Very nice!! And the dinner was awesome. 🙂 We had some … Continued
Natural Weaning
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Weaning is a process, not an event around here. Almost all the babies from last year have been naturally weaned by their moms. Tiny little James Brown is the last hanger-on, and that’s OK with his mom and everyone else here. The process … Continued
Happy chilly Monday!
Monday, May 23, 2016 It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of May and still so cold here that a fire in the fireplace is a welcome sight. I don’t mind at all this year that our shearing date … Continued
Thank you!
Sunday, May 22, 2016 Once again we are humbled and grateful that our friends and fans will come from so far and in such chilly wet weather to spend some time at Blue Moon Ranch. It was so good to see … Continued
Thursday, May 19
Thursday, May 19, 2016 Today looks like it will be a beautiful day but instead of enjoying the day here, I’m heading back to see the doctor at the vein clinic for a check up. It’s a bit of a drive … Continued