Back from R & R
Tuesday May 8, 2018 We’re back and refreshed and ready to start catching up on ranch life. We rolled into town a little before midnight last night after a delightful few days in Florida with our kids and grandkids. You … Continued
Give me a break! 😀
Thursday May 3, 2018 Well friends I’m going to take a few days R & R. Everyone needs a break from time to time and I’m taking mine this week/weekend. It will be a busy summer – babies arriving and … Continued
Dog hair everywhere!
Wednesday May 2, 2018 Rain today and snow tonight will have the pacas coming back into the cam view I imagine. All 3 doodles are going in for summer haircuts today, but they can always come inside if it’s chilly … Continued
May day or Snow day?
Tuesday May 1, 2018 ‘Twas a lovely snow day in Woodland yesterday. I needed to drive in to Kamas (5 minutes away) and it was barely snowing there, we do have our own weather here. It continued til about 3 pm … Continued
No worries
Monday April 30, 2018 Sorry there was no update yesterday. The morning just got busy, then it seemed too late and I really had nothing critically important to say. 🙂 I’ll tell you a secret – the reason I started … Continued
Saturday April 28, 2018
Saturday April 28, 2018 I was able to clear most of the winter bedding out of the barn yesterday – and once I get it all moved to the north pasture we’ll have a good start on a new compost … Continued
Friday April 27, 2018
Friday April 27, 2018 The trusty Kubota tractor helped me clear a bit of the winter bedding out of the girls’ barn yesterday. It’s a big project but I’m going to see if I can do it myself this year. They … Continued
Fencing projects
Thursday April 26, 2018 Our male herd is down to only 11 boys (sales were good in 2017) so we have decided to add fencing some pasture areas to allow the girls more grazing space. The boys can’t keep up with … Continued
The old ones
Wednesday April 25, 2018 I wish I could stop it from happening but our alpaca herd and other animals are all aging. I consider it my privilege to care for them as they share their days here. Bonny, the oldest … Continued
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Tuesday April 24, 2018 I spent several quiet hours in Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, labeling yarn and enjoying the solitude. The water rushing in the creek was the only sound I heard and it was perfect. Plus I got a lot … Continued
We used to have a garage
Monday April 23, 2018 Such a busy weekend here! Tours, visiting relatives, family dinners, a fence building “party” and yes I am ready for my Monday. 🙂 The kids enjoying playing in the creek after moving some fencing panels, they … Continued
Happy Earth Day!
Sunday April 22, 2018 Happy Earth Day! Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet are gentle on newly growing grass, they gently bite the grass but do not rip it up, and they … Continued
A story about a tree
Saturday April 21, 2018 Once upon a time two people decided to build a nice log home on their property. It was a long and frustrating ordeal. One day the builder said to the lady ” Ma’am, that tree is … Continued
The guardians of the Ranch
Friday April 20, 2018 If you’ve ever visited Blue Moon Ranch you know the first to greet you will be at least 2 of the 3 white dogs we employ here. They are the amazing guardians of this place and all … Continued