Between seasons
Thursday, October 14, 2021 It’s snowing again and I just watched our guardian dog Charlotte move 2 of the last alpacas into the barn. Queen Ester and baby Raina decided they’d stay out in the snow but Charlotte had other … Continued
A taste of winter
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 The sun is peeking out today and it looks like a winter wonderland. But it’s only 24° as I type, so I’m glad I got a coat on dear old Queen Ester last night. She did … Continued
First snow! ❄️
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Well how do you like that? The forecasters were right! We did get snow. And almost everyone is happy about it. Even snow haters know that we need snow in the mountains to end our drought … Continued
Just doin’ his job. 🐾
Sunday, October 10, 2021 We were all outside puttering in the rain yesterday when Blue started some serious barking. I said to our grandson, now referred to as MJ “I better go check this out.” MJ ran to the north … Continued
Party in the barn
Saturday, October 9, 2021 I pulled the hay carts inside the barn yesterday and the alpaca party was inside all day. A lovely steady light rain fell all day and more is expected today. The trees seem happy and they’re … Continued
Rainy Friday
Friday, October 8, 2021 Rain all day today is welcome. It will test our new anti-flooding trench in the boys pasture and add much needed moisture to the rest of the pastures as they get ready for a long rest. … Continued
32 years ago today…
Thursday, October 7, 2021 I wrote this 2 years ago as we celebrated our 30th, but it’s still al true so I’ll share it again today. If opposites attract, no wonder we are together. His sock drawer is the most … Continued
Do you feel the change?
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 The trenching is done, the beans have all been picked up, most of the holes have been filled, the compost has been spread and we’re ready for rain. We got a few sprinkles over night but … Continued
Enjoy it while you can
Monday, October 4, 2021 We attended a celebration of life for a dear friend in Park City yesterday and we were once again struck by the brilliance of the leaf colors this year on our way there. It seems the … Continued
Let’s rest
Sunday, October 3, 2021 It’s been a very busy week here and today we’ll rest. No the projects are not all finished but to take a day off is always a good idea. October is probably my favorite month of … Continued
Where was he?
Saturday, October 2, 2021 The online store is open and I hope you’ll enjoy shopping! I’ll be adding things and tweaking things all month long but I’m happy with it for now. You can check it out here Blue gave … Continued
Healing salve and more
Friday, October 1, 2021 I noticed on my calendar yesterday that my herbs and been soaking in olive oil for six weeks so it was time to make my healing salve. And so I did! I put it in rose … Continued