Thursday, October 25, 2012
Pumpkin races
We attended the annual Pumpkin Regatta in Windsor NS. The weather was fair and the races went well. Mareika and I were able to try out a boat.
Skunk rodeo
We had a rodeo of sorts in the barn.....
During morning chores one of the dogs seemed to be overly interested in something in a corner of the barn. Upon investigation we found a skunk backed into a corner and under a pile of old windows.
Two helpers were there with me, and when I told them there was a skunk they were quite excited to see this new creature - until they smelled it.
It took three of us to move windows, set a live trap and coax the skunk into the trap.
After some time we did have success and managed to relocate the smelly intruder to the woods far, far away.
No one actually got sprayed directly however we did have the experience of a bath in tomato juice.
During morning chores one of the dogs seemed to be overly interested in something in a corner of the barn. Upon investigation we found a skunk backed into a corner and under a pile of old windows.
Two helpers were there with me, and when I told them there was a skunk they were quite excited to see this new creature - until they smelled it.
It took three of us to move windows, set a live trap and coax the skunk into the trap.
After some time we did have success and managed to relocate the smelly intruder to the woods far, far away.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Show successes
t wanting to travel to shows this fall we sent some fleeces to various shows.
Anuone continues to do very well with a Reserve Colour Champion at both the Navan Fleece Show and the Lloydminster Fleece Show.
Toblerone took first in Class at both shows as well.
The fleeces are off to the Northlands show in Edmonton and we'll see how they do there.
Toblerone took first in Class at both shows as well.
The fleeces are off to the Northlands show in Edmonton and we'll see how they do there.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
And thanks to all the volunteers...
As the Wwoofing season draws to an end for another year we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who passed through our doors and provided so much help. We enjoyed hosting you all.
Thanks to:
Emeline & Louis, Louisa & Katharina, Miwa, Faith, Mike, Elise, Momoko and Janos & Mareika
Thanks to:
Emeline & Louis, Louisa & Katharina, Miwa, Faith, Mike, Elise, Momoko and Janos & Mareika
One crazy Hibiscus
I brought my Hibiscus in from the back patio a couple of weeks ago and it has gone crazy with flowers.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Autumn
Fall has arrived with beautiful warm sunny days. Perfect for a final weeding and getting the gardens ready for a winter rest.
Soon we will remove the boys from their summer pasture and return them to the barn.
Kindergarten for the 2012 cria has begun, earlier than in the past and it's so much easier when the weather is warm.
Soon we will remove the boys from their summer pasture and return them to the barn.
Kindergarten for the 2012 cria has begun, earlier than in the past and it's so much easier when the weather is warm.
Another successful Open Farm Day
Open Farm Day 2012 was a great success at Rocaro Alpacas with over 250 visitors to the farm. Many visitors mentioned the ATV Live at 5 interview and we are still getting comments from people who saw the spot.
Alpacas 101
Goofing around
Goofing around
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