Friday March 16, 2018
Friday March 16, 2018 We got a bit more snow overnight and it looks so pretty (you can tell it’s been a mild winter when I refer to March snow as pretty, lol) We have a private tour group coming … Continued
Thursday March 15, 2018
Thursday March 15, 2018 The ground is white again and there’s more snow in the forecast for today. The alpacas were just getting used to strolling all over to look for green shoots but they’ll be back inside eating hay … Continued
Confirming pregnancies
Wednesday March 14, 2018 I do love standing out among the girls checking bellies for signs of movement. I missed doing it last year so I’m enjoying it more than usual 🙂 We used to send in blood tests and … Continued
How to soothe a grump – go the the barn!
Monday March 12, 2018 I spent quite a bit of time with the alpacas yesterday and what a great way to soothe a grumpy attitude because the silly time change. 🙂 I was looking for cria movement and noticing fleeces … Continued
What time is it anyway???
Sunday March 11, 2018 Did you remember to set your clock ahead by one hour? Silly don’t you think? Time in the barn never changes, we work around the sun, eat when we’re hungry and sleep when we’re tired. I … Continued
Saturday March 10, 2018
Saturday March 10, 2018 Belle did have her hike with her sister and one other newfypoo yesterday and it was great. Interesting to me is that she is the alpha dog here, but was very submissive with other dogs at the … Continued
Friday March 9, 2018
Friday March 9, 2018 It’s going to be a beautiful Friday and Belle is going on her first off leash hike with her sister and one other sweet newfypoo! Yes, a pup from the same litter lives nearby and we’re taking … Continued
International Women’s Day!
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
Early Arrivals
Wednesday March 7, 2018 Ever since we’ve lived in Woodland I’ve enjoyed the birds and their comings and goings at different times of the year. Bald eagles in winter, swallows in spring, orioles in summer and the Redwing black birds … Continued
Information overload 😳
Tuesday March 6, 2018 It’s just too much. The whole world of news stories, blogs, and need to know articles is overwhelming. And so much of the news is downright depressing. 🙁 Research any topic and your head will be spinning … Continued
Sweet Old Animals
Monday March 5, 2018 As our animals age, I find myself appreciating their quirks and demeanors more than I probably should. That’s when it’s no longer a livestock business, but rather an old folks home for 4 leggeds. The old … Continued
Sunday March 4, 2018
Sunday March 4, 2018 We did get some snow over night and more is expected today. Yay! I see quite a few ‘sugar coated’ alpacas in the cam today so it seems they slept out away from the barn. They have … Continued
A wedding at the ranch? 🥂
Saturday March 3, 2018 It seems the “BIG storm” will hit us tonight. Fine, hay will be all delivered and we’ll be inside be the fire. Our youngest son and his wife are coming today to talk about wedding party … Continued