Winter barn keeping
Friday, January 27, 2017 Our temps have dipped below zero again, but all is well inside the barns. I managed to get all the girls out of the barn yesterday so I could tidy up in there a bit. We do what is … Continued
Friday, January 27, 2017 Our temps have dipped below zero again, but all is well inside the barns. I managed to get all the girls out of the barn yesterday so I could tidy up in there a bit. We do what is … Continued
Thursday, January 26, 2017 The recent political climate in our country has divided many families and friends and that makes me sad. I thought it might settle down after the election or the inauguration but I must admit there is no settling in sight. Of course I have my opinions … Continued
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 When you have your own business, one of the most valuable things you have is your time. Add in the farming angle and there really are no days off or down times. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! But … Continued
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Between feeding groups of animals, I like to work on the web site, or create inventory for the store. But when the conditions are what they are outside, there just isn’t time for much more than getting all critters fed and outside … Continued
Monday, January 23, 2017 My paths have all disappeared with the new snow so I’ll get some good exercise clearing my way out there today. The forecast is for snow all day – if there is no update from me tomorrow, send search and rescue! (just kidding) Dryer … Continued
Sunday, January 22, 2017 Today the mud room smells divine. Soap curing now includes oatmeal milk and honey, lavender, alpaca spice and a new favorite: honeysuckle. I have 2 more batches planned for next week and then the shelves will be filled again. 🙂 Who … Continued
Saturday, January 21, 2017 It’s snowing again and I expect it will continue most of the day. Please be careful if you’re on the roads out there. I know the cam is not streaming this morning and I’ll get out there asap … Continued
Friday, January 20, 2017 I try very hard to keep it light here and not be political but today I’m sad for our country and filled with dread. All I can think is that we who are upset by this sad turn … Continued
Thursday, January 19, 2017 So it’s the opening day of the Sundance Film Festival. Crowds and traffic and people who can’t stop looking at their reflections as they pass by the windows on Main Street will have us avoiding Park City for the next 2 … Continued
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Our kitty Friday just keeps me laughing. He seems to have personality bubbling out all over. It could be that he’s the only boy cat I’ve ever had but he sure is entertaining. He has decided that he … Continued
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Happy Birthday to my Prince Charming! That would be the one who shovels my paths, clears the driveway, washes dishes every night, makes me laugh a lot and puts up with animals in every corner! Have a wonderful day sweetie and get ready, … Continued
Monday, January 16, 2017 Along with those clear sunny skies come some very frigid cold night temps. It’s -10° on our thermometer as I type. It’s probably about 15° inside the barn but that’s still cold. Hopefully, I will find time to work on the online store today, now … Continued
Sunday, January 15, 2017 It was so nice to see the bright sun yesterday! We (meaning Ed) widened the driveway a bit, I got the girls all out into the sunshine, we have most of the gates working now and life is good! … Continued
Saturday, January 14, 2017 I like to think we work in sync with Mother Nature here but there are times when it seems like we are battling! But I think we’ll get the upper hand today with lots of sunshine and no … Continued