Quiet house
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 We sent the gentle boy home with his parents last night and all that youthful energy went right out the door with him. ha He knows the routines around here down to the last detail and … Continued
Winding yarn
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 The chill in the air each morning reminds me that one of these days it will be too cold in my studio (AKA the garage) to get much work done out there. So I’m winding skeins … Continued
What’s up the road today?
Monday, September 26, 2022 We decided to take a drive up the road a bit to see if the fall colors were any brighter. Actually they weren’t! We did see some color, (photo#1) but over all I think we have … Continued
Prepping for winter
Sunday, September 25, 2022 While I was busy with my tour group yesterday, the guys were busy stacking firewood and Farmer Ed agrees it goes much faster with help from the gentle boy. They both agreed they even enjoyed … Continued
Quiet moments
Saturday, September 24, 2022 The leaves are beginning to show their colors and I fall in love with this place all over again. I felt the need for a little alone time after a busy week and before a busy … Continued
We ❤️ fall!
Friday, September 23, 2022 A chilly morning at 37° feels wonderful. That last round of heat was just too much and seared into my memory as one more reason to love fall and winter. And these days are perfect! The … Continued
Rainbow days 🌈
Thursday, September 22, 2022 The rainbows this week have been so brilliant! And of course we’re glad for the rain that precedes them. Just about everybody these days grabs their phone when a rainbow appears so you probably have seen … Continued
More yarn!
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Our latest new yarn is so pretty I think I might roll some into balls and set it out on the kitchen table for fall decor! Mavis grows a delightfully soft brown fleece but it needed … Continued
A boy and a dog
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 We’re all happy when the gentle boy comes to stay with us but Banjo is over the moon crazy happy when he’s here. Bernese Mountain Dogs generally need their people and this one needs kids! … Continued
soap season
Monday, September 19, 2022 I always make soap in September to have fresh bars ready for our fall Open Barn event. Even though our event has been delayed due to road construction (Now were hoping for mid October) I’m on … Continued
Helpers everywhere
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Yesterday was a perfect day for skirting more fleeces so of course I did! I even had to grab my coat at one point but I was happy to do so. I listened to many sand … Continued
Stop and appreciate
Friday, September 16, 2022 I have a new gadget that allows me to hang my phone from the rear view mirror of my car. That is so Siri can show me where I’m going (my sense of direction is famously … Continued
We’ve got rain!
Thursday, September 15, 2022 The rain continues and it’s all good. The alpacas wander out of the barn to graze when they know the rain has stopped for a while and about 2 minutes before it starts again they know. … Continued