Saying goodbye
Thursday August 17, 2017 Today we’re saying good-bye to 4 more alpacas. They’ve been boarding her for a while after they were sold so I knew this day would come eventually. I’m always sad to see them go but happy … Continued
Woodland Walkabout
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 For some reason all three of our guardian dogs decided leave the ranch and go on a “Woodland Walkabout” last night. Actually it was early this morning about 1:30 am. The house dogs alerted us to the intruders … Continued
How now brown cow?
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 I love brown cows. We often have cows pastured next to our ranch and the brown cows are undoubtedly the friendliest. The black cows stare at us from a distance but the brown ones run up … Continued
Woodland Winter
Friday, February 24, 2017 Winter is definitely back in Woodland! More snow, and subzero temps for tonight. We’re all OK, no worries. 🙂 My commute to the barn might be strenuous, but today is one day I’d rather be on foot than out in traffic. Be … Continued
How to enjoy snow
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Well I’ll tell you this. If ever you think snow is a pain in the butt, just invite a 6 year old to spend the day with you! He had so much fun with all the mountains of white fluff I couldn’t … Continued
Singing dogs? ;)
Monday, January 16, 2017 Along with those clear sunny skies come some very frigid cold night temps. It’s -10° on our thermometer as I type. It’s probably about 15° inside the barn but that’s still cold. Hopefully, I will find time to work on the online store today, now … Continued
Charlotte ❤️
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 My oh My! We got so much snow overnight I was afraid to let the house dogs go out this morning, thought they might get stuck out there! And it’s still snowing. Snow photos tomorrow! Ed will … Continued
My Happy Place
Thursday, December 22, 2016 Where is your happy place? Mine is a few steps from my house inside our main barn. I was late getting home last night and finished up feeding in the dark, but the barn is always comfortable and calm and … Continued
My quiet place
Monday, November 21, 2016 Getting ready for houseguests and the big feast on Thursday plus our event on Saturday means my quiet times this week will be in the barn. It’s the best place to go to when I feel the need to get grounded. … Continued
Charlotte’s first year
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Our youngest guardian dog Charlotte arrived here last October. She was in a pet home, not very happy there, and was advertised on a rescue site. She had many things to learn – how to act around the … Continued
October Snowflakes!
Thursday, October 6, 2016 We saw some serious snowflakes here for a while yesterday. The alpacas all watched from inside the barns and Charlotte was the only one who chose to stay out in it. She does love her job. 🙂 Chief claimed one of … Continued
Keeping it calm
Monday, September 19, 2016 The first thing I do every morning as soon as it is light enough to see, is to look outside at all the animals. As the sun barely comes up I see moms and babies snuggled together, most alpacas gently … Continued
Winter preparations
Sunday, September 11, 2016 Even though it will be warmer today, we’re prepping for winter here. Ed is busy stacking firewood all around the house under the porch and I’m getting anxious for the first fire of the season. The 2 year … Continued