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Take a minute for a break from it all
11 Sep 2018

Take a minute for a break from it all

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 11, 2018  #neverforget  It will be in your newsfeed all day, and I’d like you to read this article if you are in the mood: https://johnpavlovitz.com/2013/09/11/things-worth-never-forgetting-on-911/   But I think often people come to this page for a break for the … Continued

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Grateful
10 Sep 2018

Grateful

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday September 10, 2018  We were still discussing baby names as we fell asleep last night and I can’t remember if we came up with a final choice or not because, well,… I fell asleep. 🙂 But we’re close. He’s … Continued

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Finally!
9 Sep 2018

Finally!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Sunday, September 9, 2018  Well well, after 1 year, one month and 3 days of pregnancy we finally have Ciara’s baby on the ground!  Almost exactly 20 hours after I gave her the inducing injection, she started labor and by … Continued

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waiting
8 Sep 2018

waiting

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday September 8, 2018   If I was paid for the hours I’ve spent lately watching alpacas with binoculars I’d be a wealthy woman. But alas its just part of the job.  No big changes at this moment, but we hope … Continued

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Time’s up
7 Sep 2018

Time’s up

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday September 7, 2018  No progress on the over due cria, so today I will induce her. The drug should take about 20 hours to work so we hope to see a cria tomorrow. I am not looking forward to this … Continued

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A natural mouse deterrent
6 Sep 2018

A natural mouse deterrent

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 6, 2018  Today I’ll be spraying peppermint essential oil all around the outside of the house.  Why?  Mice HATE peppermint!  This is the time of year they start to think about choosing their winter residence and I’d rather not … Continued

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Return of darkness
5 Sep 2018

Return of darkness

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 5, 2018  I don’t really mind the return of the darkness. I think it’s mother nature’s way to let us know it’s time to get ready for a more restful time of year. I’m anxiously awaiting our first … Continued

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Dyeing yarn? What color?
4 Sep 2018

Dyeing yarn? What color?

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 4, 2018  No we didn’t see a momma go in to labor on labor day.  Vet will be here this afternoon and we’ll look at all options. My vet respects my opinion so I feel confident that we’ll be … Continued

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Labor Day!
3 Sep 2018

Labor Day!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday September 3, 2018  Happy Labor Day! I’m going to say that to Ciara this morning and tell her this is the day she must start her labor.  I’ll also let her know that the vet will be here again on … Continued

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Knitters welcome!
2 Sep 2018

Knitters welcome!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Sunday September 2, 2018  I did get some knitting done yesterday – with a friend, in the shade, surrounded by alpacas and dogs. It was heavenly and we’ll be doing it again. We might even make it a group thing. We … Continued

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Welcome September!
1 Sep 2018

Welcome September!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday September 1, 2018  Hello September and thank you for that 37 degree morning! After some pasture clean up today I know I’ll be enjoying these cooler temps to get myself knitting more hats for the Yarn Barn.  We got … Continued

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A secret spot
31 Aug 2018

A secret spot

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday August 31, 2018 I’ve alway found water to be soothing and almost magical.  Whether the ocean lapping at the beach or the ripple of the creek over the rocks, it draws me in.  One of the reasons I was … Continued

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And one more…
30 Aug 2018

And one more…

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday August 30, 2018  Labor day is approaching and I’m still waiting for one of the summer babies to arrive?  Yes it’s true, she was vet checked this week and there is a baby in there who is just not … Continued

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Fall Open Barn Days in one month!
29 Aug 2018

Fall Open Barn Days in one month!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday August 29, 2018  The trees are changing to their fall hues in the mountains and that makes me happy. 🙂 Our trees here will be green for a few more weeks but we’ll try to have some showy colors for … Continued

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