Saturday, November 21, 2015 It’s a very chilly 11° here this morning. But the fire is going in the fireplace and it’s toasty inside. We are hosting a gathering of fiber friends today and we’ll be knitting and spinning and … Continued
Friday, November 20, 2015 Our shipment of alpaca socks arrived yesterday! I will correct the inventory in the store as soon as I finish my update and you can order them today. Remember if you plan to come to an … Continued
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Our winter bedding in the barn is working out well so far. The alpaca girls are avoiding the windy weather we’ve had lately and they all have a kushy spot to chill out in the barn … Continued
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 The 2016 calendar has been sent to the printer and we should have them here by Nov 24th! Best of all, we were able to get a better deal so we can pass the savings along … Continued
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 I’m getting the final touches ready for our 2016 calendar. I found a much better printer so I expect the quality will be even better than it was last year. I’ll have them in the store … Continued
Monday, November 16, 2015 It’s snowing as I type with more expected throughout the day. It’s kinda nice when the weather forecasters are right for a change! My handknit yarn section of Yaya’s Yarn Barn is totally empty so today … Continued
Sunday, November 15, 2015 Yesterday turned out to be a perfect day for our visitors here, with bright sunshine and mild temps. Winter returns tonight and tomorrow it wont even be above freezing. We got the boys barn all buttoned … Continued
Saturday, November 14, 2015 Today will be a busy Saturday at the ranch, as most are. We have several groups of visitors coming this afternoon and more winter prep chores to finish in ever shrinking daylight. But the early darkness … Continued
Friday, November 13, 2015 Today I’ll clean the barn out and over the weekend the plan is to get it ready for winter bedding. What that means is I resign myself to the fact that they poop in the barn … Continued
Thursday, November 12, 2015 It’s 11° here this morning, but sunny skies are expected today, so I’ll be sure all animals get out of the barn. The Lemon Sugar soap is made, will be ready to wrap in about a … Continued
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 We said our final good byes to dear old Goldie Hann yesterday. She knew how hard winter would be and she just would not get up. When our vet came out to help, she said Goldie had … Continued
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Yes it’s finally white out there. 🙂 Not much so far, but more should be coming today. My soap supplies arrived for my Lemon Sugar Soap, so I hope to find time to get a batch … Continued
Monday, November 9, 2015 Once again they’re predicting snow today and once again we’re ready. The pastures are as clean and compost covered as they can be and it sure would be nice to see them turn white again. All … Continued
Saturday, November 7, 2015 Oh my, it’s 12° here this morning! I’ve been worried about Charlotte handling the cooler night temps, but I can see her snuggled in the hay in the cam view and she looks fine. Yes, I … Continued