Saturday, December 6, 2014 We have visitors coming today and it looks like the weather will be cooperative. We might even be able to get some pasture vacuuming done before they arrive – not our normal activity for December! I’m … Continued
Friday, December 5, 2014 I add some Christmas lights to the barn every year. Why? Because it makes me happy! I like to think the alpacas and dogs might like it too. They did all look up when I plugged … Continued
Thursday, December 4, 2014 It did snow for a bit yesterday but not enough to make the pastures white. Hoping for the next storm to be a bigger one. The ski resorts are open and they need that white stuff! … Continued
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 We might see some snow today, and actually I much prefer white pastures to brown, so bring it on! I’m shipping more orders out this morning, thanks to our customers!! I hope to get some Christmas … Continued
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 A dog that has a job is a happy dog. Our 3 guardian dogs know their jobs and they are happy! Then we have 4 dogs who share the house with us and it gets a … Continued
Monday, December 1, 2014 Finally some good news about the alpaca cam situation. We ordered 3 new transmitters and a new receiver that should be here sometime later this week and hopefully solve our problems. 😀 I might unplug the … Continued
Saturday, November 29, 2014 Today is Shop Small Saturday and we’re proud to join in this event. We’ll open our gates to anyone who wants to drop in this afternoon between 1 and 4. Lots of goodies are packed in … Continued
One of my photography teachers posted this about Black Friday and I thought it was so well done, I’m reposting it here; “Black Friday is the day we trample people for things we don’t need, the day after being thankful … Continued
Thursday, November 27, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving! My sincere hope is that no matter what your situation today that you can find something to be grateful for. Gratitude is an interesting thing in that the more you find to be grateful … Continued
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 For those of us who host Thanksgiving day, today is prep day! I am generally a pretty last minute and very laid back kind of person, but I’ve learned that the more I get done today, … Continued
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 My sister will fly back to Chicago today after a most awesome long “sisterhood weekend”, and I’ll get back to scooping poop. LOL Our 2015 calendars should arrive on Friday and if that does indeed happen … Continued
Monday, November 24, 2014 And the snow just keeps falling! But hey….we have one decent cam working now! My sister and I untangled wires and replaced part and we got one system working. No more annoying power blip and best … Continued
Sunday, November 23, 2014 We did get snow, maybe 4 or 5 inches so far with more expected today. It’s actually quite beautiful! I brought 2 of the cam systems in the house last night and while i have some … Continued
Saturday, November 22, 2014 Snow arrives today so we’re planning to stay close to home. We’ve tested out our winter systems already this year, and everything works, (except the #%&* cam) so let it snow. Moving hay over the snow … Continued