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Musings...

So, what is it like living on a ridiculously complicated ecosystem of a farm? Check in here to get a glimpse. Say "Hi" while you're here!

10/09/2015

Nekkid Boys!

Got done shearing the boys today! Thank goodness the biggest boys are all complete sweethearts. Lots of beautiful lamb fleeces. I love plunging my hands into them, and look forward to the time when I'll be able to make something from some of them myself. But for now - off to the farmer's market! If this blog engine weren't feeble I'd have a good post here, but there's not much point babbling on about shearing without pictures inline with the text. As it stands, you can just ogle the nekkid
10/08/2015

Shearing has started

Such a puzzle - how to capture the beauty of these fleeces? We started the fall shearing adventures today. Eric Wyatt is our shearer; he does this part-time, so it will take a while for us to work through our 225 sheep, but we'll get 'er done. We're starting with the boys so they can get an early start growing their protection back in time for chilly weather. This fleece is from one of the ram lambs. It's simply stunning, and I can't quite catch the beauty. It's grey and brown and black

Nature at its best and at its most challenging

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Math and Physics, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Masters in Business Administation, and certificate in Permaculture Design - that's my background! Come with me as my farm is brought online, and learn where healthy food comes from.

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Musings...

Nekkid Boys!

Shearing has started

Nature at its best and at its most challenging