Cats and Dogs
Friday May 18, 2018 I thought I had it all figured out. A foolproof plan. Feed the birds where the house dogs will keep the cats away from the bird feeders. What could possibly go wrong? A bold kitty who … Continued
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018 The soaps are all labelled and in the yarn barn. I’m spinning the last of a few bobbins I’ve been working on (must have handspun yarns available!) and ready or not the gates will open to … Continued
Woodland Birds
Tuesday May 15, 2018 It seems as though over night, the winter birds left and the summer birds arrived. Hummingbirds, Orioles, Goldfinches and Grosbeaks are new visitors here and they’ll stay for most of the summer because I make a … Continued
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018 Thanks to the recent rain we were finally able to let the girls out onto the new pasture that they have been looking at longingly for a month now. Dandelions and new grass enticed them to … Continued
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 13, 2018 Happy Mother’s day to all the moms today. And if you’re hurting today for all the many reasons that this day might be hard for you, you might want to read this article. If today is … Continued
One week from today…
Saturday May 12, 2018 One week from today is our Spring Open Barn day. Everything is green and the alpacas are wearing as much fleece as they can for you. 😉 We’ll be open from 1 – 4 with treasures for … Continued
Do they miss me?
Friday May 11, 2018 One of the questions I get asked frequently when we return from a trip is “Do they miss you?” meaning the animals of course. I notice when I return that the alpacas stare at me longer … Continued
Peek a boo I see you
Thursday May 10, 2018 I was able to get the pastures were vacuumed just in time for our private tour group yesterday afternoon. Now we definitely need some rain and I think we’ll see some over the next few days. … Continued
I bet my lawnmower is quieter than yours ;)
Wednesday May 9, 2018 When I finally opened my eyes yesterday morning, I saw brilliant yellow all over the back yard … the dandelions had bloomed while we were away. I also know that dandelions are very good for alpacas … Continued
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