Friday March 9, 2018
Friday March 9, 2018 It’s going to be a beautiful Friday and Belle is going on her first off leash hike with her sister and one other sweet newfypoo! Yes, a pup from the same litter lives nearby and we’re taking … Continued
Friday March 9, 2018 It’s going to be a beautiful Friday and Belle is going on her first off leash hike with her sister and one other sweet newfypoo! Yes, a pup from the same litter lives nearby and we’re taking … Continued
Thursday March 8, 2018 Happy International Women’s Day! Did you know it’s a National Holiday in over 25 countries? I remember when we were in West Africa for International Women’s Day in 2009 and it was a HUGE celebration. Businesses … Continued
Wednesday March 7, 2018 Ever since we’ve lived in Woodland I’ve enjoyed the birds and their comings and goings at different times of the year. Bald eagles in winter, swallows in spring, orioles in summer and the Redwing black birds … Continued
Tuesday March 6, 2018 It’s just too much. The whole world of news stories, blogs, and need to know articles is overwhelming. And so much of the news is downright depressing. 🙁 Research any topic and your head will be spinning … Continued
Monday March 5, 2018 As our animals age, I find myself appreciating their quirks and demeanors more than I probably should. That’s when it’s no longer a livestock business, but rather an old folks home for 4 leggeds. The old … Continued
Sunday March 4, 2018 We did get some snow over night and more is expected today. Yay! I see quite a few ‘sugar coated’ alpacas in the cam today so it seems they slept out away from the barn. They have … Continued
Saturday March 3, 2018 It seems the “BIG storm” will hit us tonight. Fine, hay will be all delivered and we’ll be inside be the fire. Our youngest son and his wife are coming today to talk about wedding party … Continued
Friday March 2, 2018 Full moon, dogs barking, winds howling – how’s a gal supposed to get any rest? The dogs always seem to be hyper sensitive at a full moon. Even Belle got into the howling last night. <yawn> The … Continued
Thursday March 1, 2018 It’s a Yaya day today and I’ll be happy to pick up my grandson after school. By the time we get home, we’ll have to get right to feeding alpacas but he’s a great helper for … Continued
Wednesday February 28, 2018 It’s snowing here and the big white dogs are sleeping in the hay feeders again. I wonder if that’s why the cam gets knocked over. lol We had a lovely tour group come visit yesterday and as … Continued
Tuesday February 27, 2018 We have a tour group coming this afternoon so I’m grateful that it will be above freezing today. Snow still covers the pastures and unless I lure them out with hay, many of the alpacas are … Continued
Monday February 26, 2018 A big deal for me is that I finally found a source of sustainable palm oil for my soaps. Many conscientious customers did not want to purchase soap made with palm oil because it’s harvesting can disturb … Continued
Sunday, February 25, 2018 Winter’s last grip seems to be a serious one here. It’s sunny this morning but only 2 degrees. Another day for keeping the fireplace stoked and more spinning. I finished one full bobbin of Mojo yesterday … Continued
Saturday, February 24, 2018 Brrrrr. Zero degrees and all animals (except Charlotte) are tucked in the barns this morning. Chief must have put her on early morning patrol. And she loves it, so no worries about her. More snow today and … Continued