Spinning Sunday
Monday, January 30, 2023 It seemed like a good day to get caught up on my spinning yesterday. Farmer Ed had built a nice fire and my wheel was ready and waiting. Spinning for me is like meditation, my mind … Continued
Quiet house
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 We sent the gentle boy home with his parents last night and all that youthful energy went right out the door with him. ha He knows the routines around here down to the last detail and … Continued
Using the fleeces 🧶
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 I first fell in love with alpacas because of their essence, and it had nothing to do with fleece. Their gentle nature, their beautiful long necks, and their huge soulful eyes all captivated me. And when … Continued
New yarn 🧶
Thursday, October 28, 2021 New yarn is in the house and I’m ready to “fibernate”. After our tour today I’m moving my favorite spinning wheel into the house from Yaya’s Yarn barn in anticipation of my winter of spinning. I … Continued
Snow makes us happy!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 The snow is accumulating in the mountains and that’s all good. As it melts today we’ll have some muddy spots but for the most part it’s still a winter wonderland here. ❄️ Today is our weekly … Continued
Fleeces coming soon
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The youngest members of the herd are the 2 year old sons of Romulus; Roman, Ryder, Rocky and Remy. Their cria fleeces that we gathered last year were lovely, but this year is the year I’ll … Continued
Tuesday ramblings
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 It’s 10° here this morning! Now we’ll have to beware of ice where there used to be puddles. Luckily everyone else out there except me has 4 feet and won’t be falling on ice. Alpacas are … Continued
November skies
Friday November 20, 2020 The alpacas have grown enough fleece since shearing day (June 5) that they are looking fabulous and I have no worries about upcoming cold nights. The fleeces of our little boys, all sons of Romulus are … Continued
I made a mistake!
Wednesday August 26, 2020 Thanks for all the yarn orders! As I was packing the orders for shipping, I was wondering why no one was buying Ramona and Allegra – two of the loveliest yarns. I figure it out last … Continued
Can you find Remy?
Wednesday June 10, 2020 Today I’ll start working on the 2020 fleeces. (It’s been too cold to sit outside until today!) It’s always exciting to examine the harvest for the year and I do love opening up those bags. I … Continued
Boys and fleeces
Sunday May 24, 2020 With a low of 27 degrees here this morning, it’s hard to believe shearing day is in less than 2 weeks, but it is! We’re starting to get all our supplies ready and in a few … Continued
Yay for Yarn!
Tuesday July 16, 2019 We got our first bunch of fleeces back last night in yarn and roving and I am over the moon excited. 5 more bags of fleece are in Ed’s trunk on the way to Salt Lake … Continued
Thursday March 1, 2018
Thursday March 1, 2018 It’s a Yaya day today and I’ll be happy to pick up my grandson after school. By the time we get home, we’ll have to get right to feeding alpacas but he’s a great helper for … Continued
Power out!
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Our local power company has told us to expect the power to be out from 9:00 am til 1:00 pm while they make some repairs today. So the cam will not be running during those hours. … Continued