Since rain was in the forecast this afternoon, Phil and I took our hike this morning. We chose the Greenhorn Trail, and–who’s that peeking at us from behind Finn?? Why, it’s Tornado and Storm!! Yep, we decided to bring a couple of the Nubblets for their first hike today! These two are going to a … Continue reading Nubblets’ first outing →

On the final day of the Rendezvous we climbed Uncompahgre Peak. It was perfect weather for our hike, and wildflowers dotted the landscape. This woman, Kate, came all the way from Australia for the Rendy and since she couldn’t bring any of her own goats with her, she adopted Tigerlily for the weekend. Tigerlily carried … Continue reading Rendezvous Climax – Uncompahgre Peak →

Many thanks to our friend Kate from Australia for letting me use her photos to make my posts. I slacked off and didn’t take one photo all week! Phil and I picked Kate up at the airport in Colorado Springs the weekend before the Rendy and on Monday we loaded up and headed over to Lake City. … Continue reading Gearing up for North American Packgoat Rendezvous 2017 – Lake City, CO! →

Last night’s campfire really couldn’t have been more perfect. It was warm enough for me to wear shorts but cool enough I wanted a jacket–exactly the temperature I like at a campfire. There was not a breath of wind all evening. Last night Phil started the fire before I brought Cuzco out. We didn’t want another goat flambeau disaster. … Continue reading “Cuzco’s Campfire” →

The wind is blowing pretty hard from the wrong direction tonight. The absolute wrong direction. It NEVER blows from the southeast! But right now it is, and of course my goat sheds all have their doors facing away from the prevailing wind. Which means all the shelters now have mini hurricanes blowing around inside them. … Continue reading Darth Vader’s Barnyard Fashion Statement →

It’s been much too long since I’ve posted anything here, but then there hasn’t really been all that much to post about. The most exciting news lately is that WE CAN FEEL THE BABIES KICK!! Yes, our mamas are showing and if we feel their bellies in just the right places at just the right … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect →

Phil and I took Finn and Sputnik for walk around Cuzco’s old stomping grounds at Lake Beckwith this afternoon. The boys had a fun time, and Sputnik has gotten to where he is pretty eager about running over and hopping in the truck when it’s time to go for an outing. The goats were somewhat intrigued … Continue reading Lake Beckwith Beckons →

Bear with me because I had a very hard time narrowing my photo selection down! We took over 150 photos today and nearly all of them were fabulous! (I can’t say much for the photographers, but when the scenery is this incredible you can’t really go wrong.) Today we hiked Uncompahgre Peak, the highest 14-er in … Continue reading 2016 “Goat Vacation”: Day 3 – Uncompahgre Peak →

Well, it’s official: we now have definitive PROOF that Cuzco is an incurable PYROMANIAC! Tonight he very nearly immolated himself when he stole the fire that Phil was in the process of lighting. It happened like this: Phil crumpled up the paper for the campfire while Cuzco, as always, peered over his shoulder and micromanaged the … Continue reading Cuzco the Caprine Fireball! →

Our babies are growing like crazy and fast turning into big goats. Rambo is looking particularly regal these days. And true to his name, he’s one giant ball of muscle. I had to restrain him for a minute this morning and I couldn’t believe how strong he was. He almost pulled me over and didn’t … Continue reading How fast the kids grow up… →