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Juno

So what’s happening now?
17 Aug 2023

So what’s happening now?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Thursday, August 17, 2023  It seems time to drop in and let you know what going on around here.  We have several parties interested in the herd. But nothing is for sure as I type.  So I said to my … Continued

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Happy Birthday Juno!
10 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday Juno!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Thursday, August 10, 2023  We celebrated Juno’s 2nd birthday yesterday and I decided she needed a post on the blog too. I remember the December day she arrived when we had our fingers crossed that she’d bond with Blue and … Continued

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Fun group
28 May 2023

Fun group

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Sunday, May 28, 2023. What happens when 8 pediatric nurses from Dallas all come to Blue Moon Ranch?  Fun!  The rain held off, Scarlett was in a mood for hugs and even Juno was on her best behavior. (no jumping) … Continued

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Rest when you need to
16 May 2023

Rest when you need to

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday, May 16, 2023  When you’re tired, rest. It seems simple enough but often we feel obligations or duties piling up and we ignore that basic truth.  The winter of 2023 drained us and we’re still putting things back together. … Continued

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Who got skunked?
13 May 2023

Who got skunked?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday, May 13, 2023  That unmistakable aroma of skunk hovers over Juno lately.  eeeewwwww.  Such is the life of a working dog who must keep all intruders out of the pastures. It’s not on her face, so she’s handling it … Continued

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Dining in
21 Apr 2023

Dining in

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Friday, April 21, 2023 The back half of the big barn is reserved for eating and sleeping, and none of the alpacas will poop there. The front gets plenty of that action.  The leftover hay becomes bedding and eventually it … Continued

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Workin’ 9 to 5
12 Apr 2023

Workin’ 9 to 5

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Wednesday, April 12, 2023  Well it seems our working dogs are now asking to be 9 to 5ers.  They love being outside with the alpacas and trouncing through the snow all day but when we go in at night after … Continued

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Our bonded pair ❤️
6 Apr 2023

Our bonded pair ❤️

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Thursday April 6, 2023  Our 5 degree morning will definitely slow the melting!  But the good news is No big storms in the near future and warmer temps during the day.  Yes we do obsess about the weather here since … Continued

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The last hurrah?
5 Apr 2023

The last hurrah?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Wednesday, April 5, 2023  We’re calling this storm the last Hurrah of winter.  Fingers crossed!  To think we used to have Easter Egg hunts here the first week of April!  Not this year!  lol We loaded Juno in the car … Continued

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Playing it safe
3 Apr 2023

Playing it safe

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Monday, April 3, 2023  I was planning to be on my way to our vet in a nearby town this morning to drop Juno off for her spay.  But the winter that won’t quit had other plans for me. At … Continued

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Dog dynamics
13 Feb 2023

Dog dynamics

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Monday, February 13, 2023  Having an extra dog in the house while our dog door is still buried makes me anxious for more melting!  First world problem for sure but it feel like i let a dog in or out about … Continued

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Who goes there?
20 Jan 2023

Who goes there?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

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

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Barn Magic
9 Jan 2023

Barn Magic

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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

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❤️ my guardian dogs
8 Jan 2023

❤️ my guardian dogs

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

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

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