Perspective
Friday, November 5, 2021 I spend more hours than you might think fretting over the pasture that has been destroyed in front of the girls barn. Over grazing is how it started, then it became the favorite pooping area, and … Continued
A nice retirement
Thursday, November 4, 2021 In his day Peruvian Presidential Bull was quite the ladies man. He’d come running when I called him if he thought it was a breeding day and he was gentle but thorough with his ladies. If … Continued
A good sign
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 When we first moved to Woodland back in 2003 I had plans to add a fancy schmancy professional sign in front the ranch. But there was so much to do – barn building, fence reinforcing and … Continued
Let’s all get along
November 2, 2021 It’s a perfect rainy fall day in Woodland and all the outside animals are sharing the barn today. Cats, dogs and alpacas all know that sharing space is better than getting soaked. It will clear up this … Continued
Alpaca playtime?
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Our visitors are often disappointed that alpacas are not cuddly like puppies. Except for our Scarlett of course who loves people and their hugs. I’m so glad we have Scarlett to let people experience alpaca hugs, … Continued
October sunrise
Friday, October 29, 2021 It looks like it will be a perfect Halloween weekend for all the little trick or treaters. Whether they go out on Saturday or Sunday is the big question and I bet many will do both! … Continued
New yarn 🧶
Thursday, October 28, 2021 New yarn is in the house and I’m ready to “fibernate”. After our tour today I’m moving my favorite spinning wheel into the house from Yaya’s Yarn barn in anticipation of my winter of spinning. I … Continued
Snow makes us happy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 The snow is accumulating in the mountains and that’s all good. As it melts today we’ll have some muddy spots but for the most part it’s still a winter wonderland here. ❄️ Today is our weekly … Continued
Blowin’ in the wind 🎶
Monday, October 25, 2021 Good grief, the wind here this morning sounds like we’re on the set of the Wizard of Oz. The alpacas all decided to stay in the barn last night to keep from blowing into Kansas. ha … Continued
Different jobs for different dogs
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Our outside pups and our inside pups do not share the same lifestyle. Blue and Charlotte love to work outside keeping the alpacas safe and they need a job to keep them busy. They get lots … Continued
Rainy Saturday ahead
Saturday, October 23, 2021 It’s going to be a rainy Saturday but our scheduled tours will go on. We’ll move the tour into the barn as needed and then enjoy some rainy day family time inside. Our son in law … Continued