They never stay long enough. 🥲
Thursday, March 4, 2021 This is a hard post to type. We lost our dear old labradoodle Ginger last night. She was 14 and lived and long and happy life for a girl her size I know but it always … Continued
Feeling hopeful
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Well, we’re not ready to exhale quite yet but it seems that Blue has learned a little respect for the hot wire fence. He’s been home for more than two days without an escape. You cannot … Continued
Missing the alpaca cam
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 I thought I might be over it by now but I’m still really missing the alpaca cam. I’ve spent hours perusing the options out there and my head is still spinning. I think my first requirement … Continued
Welcome March!
Monday, March 1, 2021 Welcome March! According to local legend we’ve have made it through the worst part of winter. Oh, there will be more snow and plenty of cold days but I do believe the worst is behind us. … Continued
One year ago today….
Sunday, February 28, 2021 One year ago today picked up our sweet Bernese Mountain dog puppy Banjo. We had no idea we’d soon be spending our time with him in quarantine! But he lucked out and has been with his … Continued
How not to be bored in winter. by Marigold
Saturday, February 27, 2021 Alpacas are very intelligent and I do believe they get bored when confined to the barn in winter. Especially at the end of winter. For the record, we don’t confine them, but the snow does. They … Continued
Vaccination Day
Friday, February 26, 2021 Today we are scheduled for our first Covid vaccinations. Some of my friends were surprised that I would agree to it since I have shunned vaccines for much of my life. But this is different, COVID-19 … Continued
Keep the fire burning!
Thursday, February 25, 2021 It’s 2 below zero on the thermometer here and a winter storm warning just showed up on my phone for the weekend. How many days till spring? (23 exactly) I’m so glad the alpacas have so … Continued
A good day
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 I always check the animals just before it’s too dark to see and I saw the sweetest thing last night. Blue had positioned himself right next to a few alpacas just outside the barn. He was … Continued
More daylight!
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Ahhh, that extra daylight is tricking me into staying out with the animals longer these days. In the winter months I don’t use a clock I just keep an eye on the sun to know when … Continued
Good Boys!
Monday, February 22, 2021 We made more memories at Yaya’s with a fun halter training afternoon yesterday. Each of the 4 tweener boys had time to practice walking with gentle encouragement and although we didn’t get to take them out … Continued
Snow walking
Sunday, February 21, 2021 The plan today was to take the tweener boys out for a walk. Two boys for my grandson, two boys for me. But the new snow over night might make it a bit challenging to walk … Continued
Recovering
Saturday, February 20, 2021 The puppy boys are slowly healing after their unfortunate incident yesterday and I think they’ll both be fine. Years ago we had two Great Pyrenees brothers who occasionally would try to kill each other. Talk about … Continued
The good and the bad
Friday, February 19, 2021 More snow is expected for us today, but it’s OK, my little helper shoveled paths all over the ranch for me. He also loves “ice fishing” at the creek and using my hay sled as a … Continued