Be still my heart
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 After the animals left last fall, I had many dreams about them, but mostly about the dogs. Sometimes in my dreams, the dogs would find their way back here from Minnesota and I was always glad … Continued
Gentle Exit
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Well our new friends came back yesterday to move the boy alpacas and the dogs to their new home in Minnesota. They flew in this time, rented a truck and loaded the boys into our trailer … Continued
Happy Friday!
Friday, September 8, 2023 It’s true that we did see our first snow on Labor Day weekend. But that was up at about 10,000 feet elevation. However it is delightfully cool here and we are enjoying every minute of it. … Continued
Aug 24 update
Thursday, August 24, 2023 Just popping in with a little update. We had a lovely visit last weekend from a couple from Minnesota. I have a feeling they will be the new caregivers for the Blue Moon herd. We are … Continued
So what’s happening now?
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
Happy Birthday Juno!
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
Rough week for pups
Sunday, July 9, 2023 It’s been a rough week for the pups. Fireworks started in the neighborhood on July 2 and we had another unexpected display last night. I did give calming chews and CBD oil on the 4th, but … Continued
Blue’s bonus day
Monday, June 12, 2023 Details of shearing day are still swirling in my head and one amazing thing that happened wasn’t even about the alpacas! Blue got a haircut too! When we got started shearing, he was busy eating alpaca … Continued
Cloudy skies
Thursday, June 8, 2023 In 2020 on June 8 it snowed, so we will not be whining about a little rain here! At least our air is pretty clean and I hurt for anyone breathing the smoke from the Canadian … Continued
Alpacas and rain
Friday, May 26, 2023 I guess it’s the start of the holiday weekend and I’m wondering if these daily rains will stop long enough for people to get out and enjoy their activities. We have a big tour scheduled for … Continued
Rest when you need to
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
Who got skunked?
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
Tussle time
Thursday, May 11, 2023 At least one of our pastures is sub-irrigated. We have never watered it, yet it remains green spring through fall. The water runs under it and in some places it feels spongy when you walk on … Continued