All done for this year
Cleo finally had her kid. One huge boy! She pushed and I pulled really hard for about 20 minutes before he finally came out. I was starting to think I might have to call the vet, but we got it done. I named him Arnold, after the gov. of California, since he’s so big. ☺
I don’t think Emily is pregnant after all. She must have absorbed it at some point. There is not a drop of milk in her udder, and she just doesn’t look pregnant anymore. So, since she is 11 now, and hasn’t carried a kid full term for three years, she’s now officially retired, and will just be the herd matriarch. She is still the boss out there, so I’ll just let her live out her life as a grandma. She can keep everybody in line.
I got the dog hair I was spinning for a woman in Whitefish done, and delivered to her. She liked it, and was looking forward to making a hat with it. It turned out quite nice. It’s funny how the yarn never turns out the same color as the dog it came off of. This was a bit darker than the actual dog. It was kind of neat looking with it’s heathery varigated look.
I’m getting into the gardening mode now. I’ve been weeding and re-doing some of the flower beds. I’m going to start on the vegetable garden next. I stopped in at one of the garden centers today and found all kinds of plants I want to get! Those are dangerous places for me to go. I part with way too much money there!
Now I’m working on an afghan for someone. It’s going to look pretty neat. Then it will be back to spinning cashmere. I saved some of Rascal’s hair. He’s my mini horse. I’m going to see how it spins up. I have some of Nellie’s hair, too. Lots to spin around here!
Tomorrow, there are some people coming up for some compost. Then a friend is coming up to see the kids. Then Sunday the farm tours start. There is a group coming in the afternoon. Hopefully the weather is good. I’m debating on whether to do the Farmers’ Market this week-end. the weather doesn’t sound too promising. Cool and windy. I don’t like the wind, it wreaks havoc with the tent and all my displays. I think I’ll wait till May to start. I’m not quite ready yet, anyway. I haven’t had time to make much soap, so I need to get going on that again. Lots to do around here! I don’t think there is ever a dull moment here. ☺
Well, that’s all for now. More as it happens….
