Turning the corner

We're coming up on midwinter around here.  Solstice is past, the days are getting longer... only 100 days to go until breakup.  It's been cold, dark and windy lately- trying to keep busy, and not let it wear on me.  

Ben was home for the month of December, and now he's getting ready to head stateside for some sportsman's expositions while I stay home and farm.  My Mom left for a few months to visit her family, so I'll be truly solo for awhile.  Hopefully everything will function as designed.

Meanwhile, my chickens are happy as can be and the goats are doing well too.  Egg production is continually increasing and even milk is starting to come up.  Only a few weeks now until our kidding season starts.

I brought Tripp, our border collie, home at harvest.  Today I realized that he's really fitting in around here.  The goats accept his presence enough now that he can be outside while I'm milking, instead of having to leave him the house for stress reduction.  Taslyn loves that dog like a brother... he's pretty high energy, but he's predictable and trustworthy.

So, this is just a quick note to say that all is well on the mountain.  Hope your holidays were happy!

Comments

[Connie]

I recently came across your blog and can't wait to go back thru and read the whole thing. For some reason, I've been drawn to read blogs of those who call Alaska home. I find your way of life interesting. We live in the country in PA and we think 20 degrees is cold!
Happy New Year to you and your family - take care!
Connie in PA