Dog tales 🐾
Sunday, February 5, 2023 For a really fun day at the ranch try chasing dogs through 3 feet of deep snow with a hard crusty layer of ice on top. Oh yeah. We have been surprised that Blue and Juno … Continued
He’s back!
Saturday, February 4, 2023 The gentle boy made a return visit for the first time this year. Snow storms and sickness have kept him on the other side of the mountain for too long. But he’s here and we’re all … Continued
Guardian dogs in Winter
Friday, February 3, 2023 Yesterday was a gorgeous winter day at the ranch. Blue skies, abundant white snow and no wind at all. Some of the alpacas came out to eat the hay we put out in the sunshine for … Continued
Groundhog day 🌞
Thursday, February 2, 2023 Well, according to Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, we will not be having an early spring. If you listen to the folklore, when he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. When … Continued
A very cold night
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 OK let’s hope that was the last cold night for a while. It’s 15° below zero here as I type. Brrrr. Of course we’re fine in the house, but at least half of my heart resides … Continued
Spinning Sunday
Monday, January 30, 2023 It seemed like a good day to get caught up on my spinning yesterday. Farmer Ed had built a nice fire and my wheel was ready and waiting. Spinning for me is like meditation, my mind … Continued
Beauty all around
Sunday, January 29, 2023 When we feel stuck in the depths of winter it’s a good time to look for the beauty in it. Only 50 days til spring! We can do this. Happy Sunday! (brief post today friends) … Continued
Living in a Snow Globe
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 It seems Woodland has it’s own snow globe and we live in the middle of it. You can drive to Kamas (10 minutes away) and it’s not snowing, but it is here! No snow in the … Continued
A good day
Sunday January 20, 2023 It’s one lonely degree above zero this morning and we have a chance for more snow today. But it’s a good day! My injured hand is so much better! Other than some residual nerve damage, it’s … Continued
I’ll tell you a secret
Saturday, January 21, 2023 A public service announcement to all my alpaca friends, especially those newer to the game. Get your shearer booked now! Most shearers will be finalizing their schedules this month and the longer you wait the harder … Continued
Who goes there?
Friday, January 20, 2023 When all 4 dogs are barking their serious barks, I know something or someone is too close to the fence. They all startled me at about 11:30 PM and Juno kept up her barking for at … Continued
Welcome PIBs
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Today is the first day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Crowds and traffic and people who can’t stop looking at their reflections as they pass by the windows on Main Street will have … Continued
Barn Sitting
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Sitting in the barn with the animals is one of the best things to do on a cold winter day. Dogs curled up at my feet, cats curled up in their warm baskets and alpacas softly … Continued