RIP dear Thelma
Friday, October 23, 2015 I wasn’t even going to mention this, because I like to keep things upbeat, but we lost our dear old barn cat Thelma this week. She was 17 years old she lived a happy life with … Continued
What’s in YOUR freezer?
Thursday, October 22, 2015 Our October newsletter finally found it’s way out of my computer yesterday. If you’d like a copy sent to your inbox and didn’t get one, please sign up using the link at the bottom of this … Continued
The final decision
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Well guess who has a new job? Charlotte, formerly known as Big Ginger was officially hired yesterday. 🙂 She picked her new name with the help of our animal communicator and is really happy to know … Continued
She who talks to animals….
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Today I’ve asked an animal communicator to come talk to Big Ginger and the other dogs. Roll your eyes if you like, this person has a real gift for talking to animals and helping me understand … Continued
Monday Morning Update
Monday, October 19, 2015 So far so good with Big Ginger. What I’ve learned is she will not be confined to a small space! I tried to keep her in a kennel that adjoins to a pen inside the barn … Continued
The job interview update
Sunday, October 18, 2015 Well the new Pyrenees girl came for her “job interview” yesterday. She did OK, and considering that there were no other applicants, we’re letting her stay for a one week trial. 😉 Her name is Ginger, … Continued
Special visitors
Saturday, October 17, 2015 Silver Lake and our friends from California headed West after dinner last night. They brought 2 other males to ride along with Silver Lake and all 3 boys were getting along fine when we tested them … Continued
Bye bye to Silver Lake!
Friday, October 16, 2015 Today our friends from California are driving to Utah to pick up Silver Lake. We co-own him with them and it’s time for him to go make some beautiful babies in California! We both know how … Continued
I’m knitting as fast as I can!
Thursday, October 15, 2015 My big chunky “Yaya hats” were quite popular at our Open Barn Days this year. I expect once it gets really cold here, I won’t be able to keep up with the demand. 🙂 But for … Continued
Progress with Aspen
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Angelica’s daughter Aspen is a beautiful little cria, but as I’ve mentioned before, she was born a little on the wild side! Rather surprising, because Angelica’s previous daughter (same dad) was pretty mellow. Anyway, I’ve made … Continued
Fall feeding
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 The weather this fall has been so gorgeous. The pastures are pretty much nibbled down to the ground, but the herd is still wandering around looking for any new shoots. I find the hay feeders are … Continued
I ❤️ Mondays :)
Monday, October 12, 2015 It’s cooling off a little more this week and the alpacas are very happy about that. How happy you ask? 😉 Well, watch this video and you’ll see. VIDEO See if you can spot Chief keeping … Continued
Sunday update 10/11/15
Sunday, October 11, 2015 Well, if you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat to hear how the dog interview went and if we have a new guardian in the pastures, you can relax and get back on that … Continued
Busy weekend ahead
Saturday, October 10, 2015 Looks like a beautiful weekend ahead weather-wise. Lots of catching up for us from the last 2 weekends of abundant activity! It’s no wonder we’re feeling the need to catch our breath. Well maybe that will … Continued