Thursday March 8, 2018 Happy International Women’s Day! Did you know it’s a National Holiday in over 25 countries? I remember when we were in West Africa for International Women’s Day in 2009 and it was a HUGE celebration. Businesses … Continued
Wednesday February 28, 2018 It’s snowing here and the big white dogs are sleeping in the hay feeders again. I wonder if that’s why the cam gets knocked over. lol We had a lovely tour group come visit yesterday and as … Continued
Sunday December 17, 2017 I think our customers are simply the best. They come out here in the cold and snow and are smiling and happy to visit the alpacas and then they shop in our little store and leave … Continued
Thursday November 16, 2017 The bad news is our Ford F150 is dead and will be dissected for part at our mechanics place. The good news is I now have a space for year round skirting and fleece activity in … Continued
Sunday October 1, 2017 It was a perfect Saturday with just enough time between our knitting class and our tour group to get the animals fed. I loved seeing people learn to knit and later Scarlett the alpaca ambassador was … Continued
Thursday September 14, 2017 Our newspaper interview went well and Scarlett fell in love with the editor who came out. She showed him her sweet side and it will be fun to read the article. 🙂 The newspaper is the … Continued
Saturday April 22, 2017 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet are gentle on newly growing grass, they gently bite the grass but do not rip it up, and … Continued
Saturday, April 8, 2017 It’s pouring rain outside as I type – just as things were almost dry enough for us to work outside. <sigh> Oh well, there’s plenty to do inside too. I hope to finish one of my … Continued
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 I’ve started the process of building the online store from the ground up. The new software is taking me a while to figure out, but eventually we’ll have an easier shopping experience for you. Meanwhile, the old store has been deactivated so … Continued
Sunday, November 27, 2016 Thank you so much to all our friends, fans and new customers who came out to the ranch yesterday! Sales were brisk in Yaya’s Yarn Barn and the alpacas enjoyed all the visitors. The snow held off until today but … Continued
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 There’s ice on the water this morning, but I see a little warming trend on the way. Just enough to make it pleasant outside but not enough to bring the flies back. Perfect! Today our grandson will be here helping me with the … Continued
Friday, September 9, 2016 The knitters came, they shopped, and then they knit surrounded by alpacas! The weather was perfect and I think they all had a good time. While this beautiful weather continues here, I plan to get a few more … Continued
Thursday, September 8, 2016 Today we’re having a group of knitters come for a visit. I think they’ll find plenty here to enjoy in addition to all the yarn. We’ll have Scarlett the PR alpaca show them around. 😉 Temps in … Continued
Thursday, August 25, 2016 Well, we watched Mercedes baby kicking yesterday and posted an eviction notice. We shall see. 😉 It’s a bit chilly today (34° as I type) but we have little baby coats ready if he/she arrives today and doesn’t get warmed … Continued