Snowy Sunday
Sunday February 3, 2019 Well it’s snowin’ and blowin’ and I’d say the storm has arrived. It looks like it will keep up all day today and into tomorrow. All my paths have disappeared so later we’ll start that chore … Continued
Do you believe the groundhog?
Saturday February 2, 2019 If you believe in groundhog day legends, you might be pleased to hear that Punxsutawney Phil delivered good news on Groundhog Day morning, failing to see his shadow and thus predicting an early spring is on … Continued
Bird inspired yarns
Friday February 1, 2019 Welcome February! We’re in the home stretch of the coldest winter months and spring will be here in 47 days! We’ll hear the red wing black birds start their songs this month and the daylight is … Continued
A picnic in the sun?
Thursday January 31, 2019 Today will be another bright sunny day for us before the clouds come back bringing more snow our way. So for today the girls wil have a picnic lunch on the snow. The leftovers from previous … Continued
Cuddle with a buddy and stay warm
Wednesday January 30, 2019 I’m sure hoping the animals and people in the Midwest are able to cope with the extreme cold they are experiencing. Our thermometer reads 4 below zero this morning but I don’t even think that’s an issue … Continued
Bracing for extreme cold
Tuesday January 29. 2019 To our friends in the Midwest bracing for this Polar Vortex – Stay safe! I know of alpaca owners who are going out every 2 hours day and night to bring their animals warmed water, keeping … Continued
Grateful for the sunny weekend!
Monday January 28, 2019 Well, that was actually a very pleasant weekend. No blizzard, the sun appeared from time to time and we were able to clear even more paths and gates from the previous storm. We had shoppers in … Continued
Problem solving
Sunday January 27, 2019 One of the things that I love about farming is how often I need to use problem solving skills. The day to day situation changes often as the animals grow and weather rolls in, so problems appear that need to … Continued
Being invisible inside the barn
Saturday January 26, 2019 We have several shoppers coming to Yaya’s Yarn Barn this afternoon. It will be around 30 degrees and sunny! A perfect day for shopping with alpacas. If you’re in the neighborhood and need some yarn or … Continued
home sweet home
Friday January 25, 2019 When I imagine the activity level going on in Park City this weekend, I find this place I call home even more appealing. There’s plenty to do as always but nothing is urgent. The animals have … Continued
The PIBs are here!
Thursday January 24, 2019 Today is the first day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. The PIBs (people in black) will take over the town for the next 2 weeks leaving us to find other place to … Continued
Winter walks
Wednesday January 23, 2019 Oh dear,”they” say we’ll have more snow today. I take a walking stick with me when I go out these days, there are “potholes” under the new snow just waiting to trip me up! Charlotte keeps … Continued
Becoming invisible
Tuesday January 22, 2019 It snowed most of the day yesterday and all my paths are buried. Ed got the driveway cleared out last night and I’ll work on the paths today. Hey, it’s winter – that’s what we do. … Continued
Searching for my X
Monday January 21, 2019 Don’t let the title mislead you. I’m not looking for that ex, rather my big X that is shoveled in the barn yard. It’s a perfect snow pathway system to get me from the house to … Continued