Thursday, June 2, 2016
On Memorial Day, we usually go to the Bicknell Cemetery and listen to the words shared about those who have gone before us. This year we decided to do something different, doing a civic duty. Later this week, I will be going to the Loa and Bicknell Cemeteries to honor my great-great, great and grandparents privately. It’ll be nice to do so without all the commotion around me.
M and I got up fairly early, and did our ranch chores. We donned our bright vests, put on our hats and work gloves, an read more...
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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Kevin took Dream Catcher’s halter and lead from me. I had separated D.C. into a smaller area that makes it easier to catch the alpaca. He walked softly up to her, and with soft words and actions, he slipped the halter on her as if the two of them have done this dozens of times.
Really? Is K the alpaca whisperer and I’m not?
I’m not. It’s not quite that easy for me.
K brought DC around through the gate and into the new chute, with the scale in there as well.
M and K had tried the scale’ read more...
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Monday, May 30, 2016
My family is quite scattered across the country. However, one son is here in Utah. He makes great efforts to come and visit us, as we don’t leave the “ranch” much due to responsibilities here.
As I came home from a quick trip to town, K and S mowing the front lawn for us. I didn’t ask, but he saw the need and got to work. After that, he put the sprinkler on the lawn to help green it up.
Other little things:
Fixing the nesting box in the chicken coop;
Helping his dad with the irrigati read more...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Starlet is past due two weeks. Meanwhile, she is very concerned about Angela, her yearling.
Since Angela still calls to her mama, her mama still listens and calls back. It’s hard to listen to, but Starlet’s milk is reserved for her new cria (whenever she has her).
Starlet spit on M the other day. It was intentional. He was standing between fences and Starlet was worried that he was going to hurt her little girl. Of course he wasn’t, but like I said, she’s still protective.
Each morning read more...
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
There are always going to be surprises in our lives. Some are going to take us over the top in happiness; some are going to challenge us!
M and I are trying to get my parents down here for a visit before it no longer means anything to my dad. George Arvin Brinkerhoff (dad) was born in Bicknell, Utah and raised here and in Loa and on the mountains as he was sent off to herd sheep and stay away from home. My mom doesn’t want to come here. She’s gone from staying five nights to coming down Satur read more...
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
It’s a delight to spend time with my little herd of alpacas. I did my morning chores and then took time to enjoy them this afternoon. A little more grain, some tummy rubs for Charlie and Toby. (Yes, they are behaving and getting along.) Getting the hay wagons filled and ready for “dinner” is something the alpaca enjoy watching, and directing.
This afternoon I enjoyed watching bellies as well. Since Starlet is past due, Pixie doesn’t know if she’s pregnant or not, and Dreamcatcher is due in 1. read more...
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Friday, May 13, 2016
Starlet was due yesterday. No signs of her being in any hurry. When I was graining last night, she was right in my face, demanding first “dibs” of the grain. She is a little bossy, but some of the others (like Tomar Leche’) help keep her checked.
Charlie is much perkier this morning. I have been giving him extra loves and then I go to the corral and give Toby extra loves. They are both my favorite doggies. Charlie’s face is healing up nicely, and if I can just keep his medicine in his mouth w read more...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
On the most recent fight that Toby and Charlie had, Charlie got the worse of it. Because of this, today I am taking Charlie on a little ride over the mountains and through the woods. He’s going to return a changed man.
I’m hoping that neutering Charlie will take the edge off their relationship. If it doesn’t, Toby’s future will also change drastically.
Charlie has an infection (hot spots), as far as I can tell. It’s probably from where Toby grabbed him. These guys have definitely had bette read more...
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
My little project for the day was to make rolags , using some of the firestar (bling) that I received from Joelle. She’s been so kind to me, and has helped me the right tools I have needed to blend, spin and ply. More shop talk, but if you know what I mean, it’s the basics in transforming my fleece into beautiful yarn.
When I began the blending board to rolag adventure, I made the rolags so tight I couldn’t take them off the sticks. I needed M’s big muscles. I’ve figured it out now, so either read more...
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The girls have been very greedy lately.As part of my morning routine, I get my bucket of grain ready for them and enter the corral area. Lately, these girlies are almost pouncing on me at the gate. As I enter, I tread slowly so as to not knock anyone over (myself included). It seems like there are at least eight girls who are nibbling from the bucket as I make my way to their grain trays.
Geeze!
This morning I was spit on! Twice! Two different girls, and I think both of them were saying th read more...
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