Changing weather?
Thursday, September 16, 2021 We saw our first snowflake in the forecast for next week and that means we better get a hustle on the rest of the end of summer projects. I will admit it’s nice having Ed here … Continued
Fall event?
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 It’s probably obvious by now, but I should make it official. We have come to the decision that we cannot safely host our Fall Open Barn Days like we have done every fall since 1999. (except … Continued
A resting day
Monday, September 13, 2021 I get an automated reminder every morning to let me know what is on my schedule each day and today it said I have no events, tours or reminders. Yahoo! I’ll take it! Feeding all the … Continued
More dog stories
Sunday, September 12, 2021 With as many people as we had working here last week it was bound to happen. A car pulled in the driveway and the driver said “I think one of your dogs is out”. Oy. So … Continued
Life goes on
Saturday, September 11, 2021 Everywhere you look today you will find memories and ways to honor those lost on 9/11 and thoughts on how that infamous day changed our lives. I hope you will find your own way to remember … Continued
Coming soon
Friday, September 10, 2021 It’s been a very busy few weeks here, and the doll making table has been active too. These three lovely ladies will be in the store when it opens on Oct 1 along with at least … Continued
Busy days unless you’re Odin the cat
Thursday, September 9, 2021 Busy times. Added to the construction in the barn and on the deck, we agreed to have our grandson do homeschooling here on Thursdays this year! And we just found out we’re getting our last 500 … Continued
How long do alpacas live?
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 One of the questions I’m asked most often on tours is “How long do they live?” I consider late teens to be old age and if they make it to 20, we’re really lucky. But then … Continued
Back to work
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Back to school, back to work and back to whatever keeps you going. We’ve got several projects happening at the ranch this week and I’ll be glad when we get through them all. The barn roof … Continued
River Walks
Monday, September 6, 2021 We took a family walk to the river after dark to see if we could hear the owls. No owls but the river was so beautiful and we did see some night creatures scurry as we … Continued
Labor Day weekend is here
Saturday, September 4, 2021 It’s a typical Labor Day weekend around here, with festivals, rodeos, concerts etc all going on as if there is no pandemic. And our county is now in the “high transmission” category. I’m grateful that we … Continued
