Things have been a bit busy here lately, and I can’t seem to take the time to sit down and post. I don’t know how people post every day. I sort of have to be “in the mood”. But, it has been TOO long, so here goes.. Read the rest of this entry »
Madison has not had her lambs yet. I don’t think she can get any bigger! I am impatiently waiting. So, instead of new lamb photos, you’ll have to be content with a cute cat photo. Until next time….
Columbus contentedly asleep amongst the needlepoint pillows
Is it April 5 or December 5?….. Read the rest of this entry »
When I was in my 20′s, I got hooked on a soap opera called As the World Turns. Read the rest of this entry »
Below is OUR version of the 12 days of Christmas. Study carefully and learn the words below so that you can sing along with the video at the end! (inspired by the ‘accordionist’ in us all)
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
Guinea Fowl in a pine tree… Read the rest of this entry »
The cats are fascinated with the Christmas tree. They think we bring in a tree and decorate it every year just for their amusement. It is a game. We decorate it, THEY undecorate it. See below:
Yesterday was an active animal day at our place. Ondra had spent the night in her new chicken coop. Yes, that’s right, spent the night! Read the rest of this entry »
I have been sick this week with the first flu/cold I’ve had in a year.I am also making preparations for the Entiat craft fair this weekend (the 14th).Unfortunately, I haven’t made anything since last Monday so will have to go with what I have. I know this is sacrilegious in the sheep world but I have sheep and a spinning wheel, and DON’T spin!. In fact, I have 2 wheels!
This is how it goes. Years ago, in about 1978, I got interested in spinning. I don’t even remember why. I lived in the city and didn’t have sheep. I got a spinning wheel for Christmas and took a class from
The Weaving Works in Seattle, bought some fleeces and went at it. I enjoyed doing it all-washing the wool, carding with hand cards, spinning. I don’t knit (another sacrilege) but crocheted a pillow that I gave to a boyfriend at the time (mistake, I should have asked for it back when we broke up). After a few years I injured my back badly at my job (I was a licensed veterinary technician) and was out of commission for about 3 years so couldn’t spin, and still haven’t much since. My original wheel got damaged right after I was married in 92. Read the rest of this entry »
