Month: October 2009

Sunday Morning Snow

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Sunday morning dawned cold, foggy and snowy. You can just barely see Hercules and Poseidon in this picture taken from the back porch.

Honestly, we were not mentally prepared for the move to long johns and snow boots required to confront the morning barn chores.

The fall leaves continued to bravely cling to the trees in spite of the weather. Although at one time late Sunday morning it looked as if it was raining clumps of snow and yellow leaves under one of the large maple trees.

Thank goodness, the weather has returned to more normal fall temperatures. I guess we will consider Sunday part of nature’s early warning system.

Lamb Crop 2009

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We have a beautiful crop of lambs this fall! As you can see from the pictures taken last week before shearing, they have produced long, lovely fleeces; perfect for handspinners. Skirting to begin soon…

Since shearing, it seems that literally a huge weight has been lifted from them. That combined with the cooler temperatures has given them a renewed sense of fun. They are having a grand time running through the fields, jumping and kicking up their heels. (Yes, they really do kick up their heels.) It is so pleasant watching them behave like little lambs, once again.