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
Guess who is 75 today? 🎂
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Today we’re celebrating Farmer Ed. This might be hard to believe but he is 75 years old today! As in 3/4 of a century! I’m so grateful for this dear man who I am lucky enough … Continued
How far can Natural weaning go?
Monday January 16, 2022 Our last batch of babies were born in 2021. Benji, Raina and Ruthie were all born with in a week or 2 of each other. As always I let the moms wean the babies when they … Continued
Good dogs and wild turkeys
Sunday, January 15, 2023 The barking told us something was too close to the fenceline. Both dogs were on high alert. It took a while but then we saw the potential intruder. A wild turkey. ha. It left quickly and … Continued
Woodland Winter ❄️
Saturday, January 14, 2023 I’m hoping the snow coming today will be minimal, because with about 12 more inches we will have no fencing! I love winter, I love snow, we need the water, yada yada, but I also need … Continued
The importance of happy hour
Friday, January 13, 2023 Wait a minute. Am I actually promoting the use of alcohol? No, no, no! In our house happy hour is not about what you drink, it’s about what you think. When our grandson is here he … Continued
We’re doing OK
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 We’re getting a break in the storms today and I can even see the sun peeking out a bit. yay! The snow is still too deep for the alpacas to venture out, but the dogs have … Continued
Stuck in snow!
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 I really am a winter lovin’ gal, but holy moly we could use a little break from the snow here. Just to catch our breath and get the gates open! Sheesh. I might have to try … Continued
Barn Magic
Monday, January 9, 2023 Farmer Ed has been doing most of the chores around here until my hand heals. But I do put my coat on (which is not as easy as you might think) and go out to the … Continued
❤️ my guardian dogs
Sunday, January 8, 2023 The guardian dogs have been clever in creating their own snow paths around the ranch. And so far, staying where they are supposed to be. Blue is still very respectful of the hot wire fencing and … Continued