Storm’s comin’
Tuesday April 30, 2019 Rain today and snow tonight. We still have some firewood left from the winter and I think some will be used tonight. The alpacas have so much fleece on them now, I bet they’d be happy … Continued
Move it, move it, move it
Saturday April 13, 2019 We got a little more snow overnight, but at least the alpacas are able to walk in all pastures searching for any blade of grass that might appear. They need to get their bodies moving after … Continued
Odin where are you?
Thursday April 11, 2019 Spring break at Yaya’s? It snowed ALL DAY LONG. But when you’re 8 years old it’s no big deal. Maybe it’s a little fun even. 🙂 If you recall, my grandson was here the day … Continued
Don’t put the snow shovel away yet
Wednesday April 10, 2019 A bit of a late post this morning – I was driving through “Star Wars snow” this morning at 6 am to pickup our grandson who will be staying here with us until next week. I’m … Continued
Here we go again ❄️
Tuesday April 9, 2019 Our ski resorts have all closed just in time for a new snow storm to arrive. I know, it doesn’t make sense to me either. I guess lift operators and ski instructors are ready for a … Continued
DNA tests done!
Friday March 29 2019 We got blood samples from all the babies and they’ll soon be on their way to the alpaca registry. The blood samples, not the babies. lol I’m grateful that we had the sun show up yesterday … Continued
March Mudness?
Monday March 25, 2019 The snow yesterday didn’t pile up much and I have great hopes for more melting today. The momentous task of winter bean removal will soon be staring me in the face and I’ll be ready. The … Continued
Happy Spring?
Wednesday March 20, 2019 I hear it’s the first day of spring. Hmmm. While my friends are posting photos of seedlings sprouting I’m still taking photos of the snow levels. I think I’ll dye some yarn in cheerful spring colors … Continued
May day or Snow day?
Tuesday May 1, 2018 ‘Twas a lovely snow day in Woodland yesterday. I needed to drive in to Kamas (5 minutes away) and it was barely snowing there, we do have our own weather here. It continued til about 3 pm … Continued
Spring Snow Days
Tuesday April 17, 2018 More spring snow has arrived to remind us that we are not really in control here. lol Most of the alpacas stayed outside as it turned white last night and see no reason to change their … Continued
Healing vibrations at the ranch today
Monday April 9, 2018 The ground is white again, but bright sun today should have it melting soon. I twisted a knee and ankle yesterday when I fell as my foot broke through a decayed log on one of our … Continued
More snow?
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Oh my goodness. It’s 29° and snowing! Since the alpacas are still wearing their full winter coats this is just a perfect day for them. The four house dogs are snoring at my feet and are … Continued
Look on the bright side
Sunday, April 30, 2017 So I’m trying to think of all the things about cold weather that are good as we wake to another day of “where did spring go?” weather. #1 no flies #2 no overheating alpacas #3 coffee … Continued
Snowy April!
Thursday April 27,2017 Come on mother nature, it’s late April but it looks like December out there! Snow is in the forecast today and tomorrow then maybe we’ll catch a break. Hoping to get the barn cleaned out of all … Continued