Wednesdays visitors
Thursday, June 24, 2021 We had the cutest little family drop in to visit us yesterday. Mama lost one of her babies under a bridge, but she quickly located him and they all took off downstream. Of course I’m talking … Continued
Just relax and make a doll
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Today our pace will slow down here to normal kind of crazy. Yesterday was non stop house issues, meetings with workers and keeping up with an active 11 year old and trying to finish installation of … Continued
Not so lazy days
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 I had hoped to get to the fleece bags yesterday but somehow the day got away from me before that happened. We are enjoying time with our grandson and I guess that’s more important, right? Today … Continued
Let summer begin
Monday, June 21, 2021 Now that shearing day is finally behind us, it feels like we can actually begin to enjoy summer! Happy Solstice! We’ll start watching for babies in a few weeks and carry on with private tours and … Continued
We did it!
Sunday, June 20, 2020 The best feeling ever is when shearing day is over! The day went off without a hitch, weather was cloudy and cool enough that everyone was comfortable. We finished 44 alpacas at 12:08 thanks to an … Continued
Shearing today!
Saturday, June 19, 2021 Shearing today! Photos tomorrow. Gotta run……. Photo of the day: from a few years ago
One more day
Friday, June 18, 2021 The fleece bags are ready, the name cards have been filled out and the barn is as clean as it can be. We’re ready for shearing day. Today I’ll make a run to the grocery store … Continued
2 more days
Thursday, June 17, 2021 I am so tired of this heat. And so glad that on Saturday we will at least be able to help the alpacas feel more comfortable. I know there are people who call shearing cruel and … Continued
Talk to the animals
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 I have been talking to Animals for as long as I can remember. I’ve taken animal communication classes and have had some pretty profound experiences. My dear friend Julie Morgan talks to animals as her job … Continued
4 more days
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 We now have “beach access” open at the creek from morning til dusk. The animals have learned to self regulate their time in the water and in the shade. It looks like the heat wave will … Continued
We can do it
Monday, June 14, 2021 The heat continues and we’ve all agreed no one moves between 1 PM and 3 PM. There are two things that I am grateful for, number one our nighttime temps will get down into the 40sor … Continued
Grooming the guardians
Sunday, June 13, 2021 Every time I’m out side I try to have a dog rake and comb in my apron pocket to do more grooming on the guardian dogs. Charlotte is almost done, she’s most agreeable and loves to … Continued
Plant Medicine
Saturday, June 12, 2021 Do you think animals will self medicate if given the choice? I do. The alpacas love plantain, common mallow and mint (which all have medicinal properties) and they seem to know which ones they need to … Continued
Go with the flow
Friday, June 11, 2021 A very chilly morning (27 degrees) is a problem for tender plants but not for fully fleeced alpacas. And I hope they enjoy every bit of it because the heat is coming back next week. We … Continued