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6 month old puppies, yay!
6 Jul 2020

6 month old puppies, yay!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

Monday July 6, 2020   Happy 6 month birthday to the puppy boys. Blue turned 6 months old on July 4, as Banjo did on June 16. We celebrated by cutting them both down to 2 meals a day rather than … Continued

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Bedtime routines
2 Jul 2020

Bedtime routines

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Thursday July 2, 2020  The alpacas are getting more and more comfortable on the new property and because the dogs can be with them, we leave the gate open until “bedtime”. Which is about 8 pm here, don’t judge. 😀 … Continued

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They even sing together. 😉
28 Jun 2020

They even sing together. 😉

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

Sunday June 28, 2020  Rain is in the forecast for today, I think that sounds a bit refreshing. The poop moving projects can wait til a nicer day, they’re not going any where. lol  I’d rather work on the felted … Continued

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Raw fed dogs
24 Jun 2020

Raw fed dogs

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Wednesday June 24, 2020  When I mention to someone that I’m feeding the dogs, it might sound as easy as pouring some kibble into a bowl.  Not exactly.  lol  I have been feeding our dogs raw food for more than … Continued

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Our guardian team ❤️
23 Jun 2020

Our guardian team ❤️

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

Tuesday June 23, 2020 Yesterday all 3 guardian dogs gave the new fencing a good test. Chief  walked right along Lower River Road seeing if there was any way to get to the road (just in case he needed to … Continued

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Who let the dogs out?  We did!
20 Jun 2020

Who let the dogs out? We did!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Saturday June 20, 2020 Today is a big deal because we will call the new fencing project finished. It’s been a huge project for one old farmer dude named Ed. We had one day of helpers a few weeks ago … Continued

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He’s a gem
18 Jun 2020

He’s a gem

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Thursday June 18, 2020  When we decided to add a third guardian dog, I looked for rescues for more than a year. I knew Chief was aging and didn’t want to wait until Charlotte was a single guardian to find … Continued

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Baby Blue?
12 Jun 2020

Baby Blue?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Friday June 12, 2020  I’ve called him Baby Blue since the day he arrived, but I gotta tell you, this pup is not looking like a baby any more! He’s huge! And smart!  He actually helps me move the alpacas … Continued

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Keep it cool for one more day
4 Jun 2020

Keep it cool for one more day

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Thursday June 4, 2020  Final preparations today for shearing day tomorrow! I did fix the alpaca cam and today I’ll attempt to rewire it to get it working inside the barn. Today and tomorrow will be warm and sunny and … Continued

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A snowy work day ❄️
23 May 2020

A snowy work day ❄️

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday May 23, 2020   The plan is still to do fencing work today even though the weather is not cooperating. Yes, we did see a bit of snow this morning and I’m hoping it will stop soon. It’s easier to … Continued

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Monday Musings
18 May 2020

Monday Musings

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Monday May 18, 2020  Most of the state of Utah has now moved to a Yellow or Low risk level of restrictions for Covid 19.  But not our county. Because we are in the same county as Park City we … Continued

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Our not so little Baby Blue
17 May 2020

Our not so little Baby Blue

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Sunday May 17, 2020  He arrived 2 months ago, a tiny white ball of fluff. We had a safe place ready for him in the barn and had hopes that Chief and Charlotte would accept him to the guardian pack. … Continued

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New BFFs 💙
11 May 2020

New BFFs 💙

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Monday May 11, 2020 It’s always a good Mother’s Day when I hear from all 3 of my kids. And even more special because our Salt Lake City family came for a Mother’s Day visit!  We were mostly outside, chairs … Continued

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The puppy boys
7 May 2020

The puppy boys

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Thursday May 7, 2020 Oh those puppy boys sure do keep me busy. And their personalities are emerging in such different ways. They are both purebred pups and both showing signs true to their breed. Blue, the Great Pyrenees is … Continued

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