Sledding. Cooking. Cuddling. Times two!
Times Two
Sledding. Cooking. Cuddling. Times two!
SoapStones
My newest little venture into capitalism includes these beauties. I’ve named them SoapStones. I discovered the process while investigating my wool felting. Remember those Christmas stockings? Well, this includes the wool roving, but instead of using a needle, you simply wet felt the wool around bars of soap. At some point, I may add some…
Visitors
Victoria and the twins have arrived for the weekend. I’ve waited too late to access any photos… That leaves you out in the cold! So sorry! But hang in here… tomorrow I’ll share my newest project and moneymaking idea.
Wordless Wednesday – “August Memories”
From the archives… Elsa in August…
Spring and Healing
Our first calf out of our heifers arrived today… I haven’t seen it yet, but I imagine once the flood of babies starts pouring over the dam, I’ll be down there, bedding pens and keeping an eye on the heifers. And taking pictures. Speaking of water… the ice has begun to go out of the…
Lift My Heart
Thank you all SO MUCH for your words of compassion… Reading them all makes me cry and smile at the same time… I am amazed at your thoughtfulness and caring. Elsa will always be padding softly in the corner of my heart… I dreamed of her last night… **** While I’ve been dealing with death,…
Butcher’s Foothills Elsa
English Shepherds were unknown to me just a few years ago. After purchasing Lucas from Mary Peaslee’s Shepherd’s Way, I soon discovered the dog I’d always desired. Devoted, loving, able to work and able to relax… this dog would fit into ranchlife just perfectly. Fate intervened and Lucas was injured. I honestly didn’t know if…
Oh, Else
Thank you all. As the emotions swirl, and I struggle between tears and bouts of ragged coughing, her presence lingers strongly. My Golden Girl. My Sweetheart. Elsa Dear. I roam this blog, in hunt for entries mentioning her name. Her photos appear just as softly as she moved along my side. But best of all,…
Life and…
Butcher’s Foothills Elsa May 10, 2004 February 15, 2013 Give me a day or so, eh? **** February 15, 2012 Wordless Wednesday – “Last Stop Before Home” February 15, 2011 Smiling Here February 15, 2010 No entry. February 15, 2009 Meanwhile… Back at the Ranch February 15, 2008 No entry.
Something Better and a Love Story
Well, the highlight of my day was getting a prescription for my cough. It was a miserable night last night… I’m shooting for something better tonight. I can’t even soothe you with a photo, I don’t have access to my camera cable! I guess we’ll all be miserable together… However, maybe this will appeal for…
Questions and Answers – February 2013 Edition
Oh, man, I came home from work today… this cough is about to get me! I do believe I might have to go to the doctor again… Thanks for the well wishes… again! I just kicked that last cough! argh. Let’s get to it! Pat H Why do all the Wyoming football fans (including the…
Wordless Tuesday – “Shadows by the Loading Chute”
I know I’m wrong… but I feel horrible. I’m going to bed, and the Q&A will be tomorrow, I hope that’s OK. I’m very very sorry, but if you heard me cough…