Thursday, January 28, 2016 I’ve started spinning the purple roving and it’s making wonderful yarn. It will be in Yaya’s Yarn Barn before our next Open Barn event on Saturday Feb 13. Working with spring colors is really a good idea in the dead … Continued
Monday, January 25, 2016 On occasion, usually close to a full moon, the guardian dogs bark A LOT at night. But when they do that, we know they are working. If a cougar is prowling nearby, they know it and will … Continued
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Our snow has been minimal and today’s accumulation will be less than an inch. Perfect. Enough to freshen things up, but not enough to block the gates from opening. I hope to get some spinning time … Continued
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 We had temps above freezing yesterday! Nice, except that melting snow on top of packed down snow makes ice. And I took a nice fall on my way back from feeding the boys. I twisted my … Continued
Monday, January 4, 2016 The warming trend has arrived! It might even get above freezing today. It will be a very welcome relief from the sub zero days of last week. This is my ‘got to get organized’ week. The … Continued
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Winter can be so beautiful in Woodland. There are days where the sun is brilliant and the snow sparkles like someone tossed diamonds on it. But those are not the days we’ve had lately. arghhh Snow … Continued
Thursday December 17, 2015 I don’t mind the cold much at all, and I do prefer it to the heat of summer. But I’m a not a fan of darkness – I miss the sun! Not only are we approaching … Continued
Thursday, December 3, 2015 Today I’m packing for a quick weekend trip to visit my mom in Kentucky. Ed, with the help of Chief, Abby and Charlotte will be in charge here and do just fine I’m sure. If you … Continued
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Funny, a few weeks ago we thought 12° was cold, this morning we’re quite glad it’s above zero, and that we might even get above freezing today! I’ve been feeding the girls a bale of hay … Continued
Thursday, November 26, 2015 Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you will be able to spend the day with those you love and enjoy a full belly too. Yes, the world is a scary and sad place at times but today why … Continued
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 We had some new cattle delivered next to us and my oh my Charlotte the new guardian really took her role of protector seriously! Chief and Abby just watched her, they’ve seen cows before and didn’t … Continued
Sunday, November 22, 2015 We had such a great group here for our fiber gathering yesterday! Thanks to those who came! We’ll definitely do it again this winter, so be sure you get our newsletters to find out when that … Continued
Saturday, November 14, 2015 Today will be a busy Saturday at the ranch, as most are. We have several groups of visitors coming this afternoon and more winter prep chores to finish in ever shrinking daylight. But the early darkness … Continued