Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Happy 4th of July! Or was that yesterday? Or is it tomorrow? LOL I guess it’s the whole 4 day weekend since no one is sure when to celebrate the 4th. 🇺🇸 So far, our neighbors … Continued
2 more days
Thursday, June 17, 2021 I am so tired of this heat. And so glad that on Saturday we will at least be able to help the alpacas feel more comfortable. I know there are people who call shearing cruel and … Continued
Grooming the guardians
Sunday, June 13, 2021 Every time I’m out side I try to have a dog rake and comb in my apron pocket to do more grooming on the guardian dogs. Charlotte is almost done, she’s most agreeable and loves to … Continued
An unlikely friendship
Friday, May 7, 2021 Blue and Odin the barn cat have had an off again on again relationship since Blue arrived. Odin was the first cat who agreed to play hide and seek with puppy Blue last year, then Blue … Continued
Blue in the Bog
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 We both held our breath as we opened the gate to the new property. Will Blue find a way out? Will we spend the rest of the day chasing him all over Woodland? But he couldn’t … Continued
Livestock guardian dogs
Sunday, April 25, 2021 I read two stories last week about devastating dog attacks on alpaca herds. Did you know dogs kill more alpacas than all other predators in North America? It’s true. Stray dogs, even happy neighborhood dogs can … Continued
Blue’s adventures are more local now
Saturday, April 10, 2021 The hot wire addition to the fencing is now almost completed on our 10+ acres. Ed thought he was done with fencing last year so this is not how he expected to spend his retirement, but … Continued
Bonded to the herd
Thursday, April 1, 2021 Beware of jokesters and pranks today! No jokes from me today so you’re safe here. 😁 It’s been interesting to watch Blue interact more with the alpacas. We want him to feel bonded, but also to … Continued
One year ago….
Friday, March 19, 2021 One year ago today, moments after an earthquake, in early pandemic days, we drove to Salt Lake City to pick up our new guardian puppy. Our drive was easy compared to his – he had to … Continued
Pandemic Puppies
Thursday, March 11, 2021 A year ago today it was declared that we were in a global pandemic. We had no idea how things were going to change for us. Lock down, panic buying, mask debates and generally a lot … Continued
Spring Clean up
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 We got a nice few inches of snow overnight but I imagine it will all melt today reminding me of the huge spring cleanup project ahead. Most of the work will be done with my tractor … Continued
March Mudness
Saturday, March 6, 2021 The temp never dipped below freezing last night and today we’re expecting a high in the 50s. This means the beginning of our mud season is here. Boot sucking mud is not called that for no … Continued
New Friends
Friday, March 5, 2021 Thanks for all the kind words and messages on our loss of Ginger. Every time my eyes started to leak yesterday, Belle and Banjo were at my side in a heartbeat trying to help. They did … Continued
Feeling hopeful
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Well, we’re not ready to exhale quite yet but it seems that Blue has learned a little respect for the hot wire fence. He’s been home for more than two days without an escape. You cannot … Continued