Jan 28
The Keystone Mine was also known as the Jones Keystone Mine. I do not remember why.. Flake told me how the town behind his house flourished during the early 1900’s and how they took the ore out of the mine by a shaft/open top mine. They found gold and precious gems there. The top of …
Jan 27
Les and I were talking today about a place we ride our horses to in the early spring. Mainly because of the cut over timber land that surrounds most of it now. Several years ago it was all 100 year old timber at least. We could ride to it anytime… But that set me to …
Jan 25
Today the puppies spent all day outside and on my porch! It was cold so we moved the Crate that they sleep in with all their special blankets out to the porch. So they had a warm place out of the wind to nap in as it pleased them.Plenty of hot goats milk was served …
Jan 24
I have the best time watching puppies play! They are so carefree , happy, bouncy, and my how they can roll! Today I let the puppies come to the porch, and now they found it they will own it! I did not know there were so many puppy toys lying around. Leaves, pieces of pillow …
Jan 23
I was up way before the sun started streaking the sky with pinks , reds, and golds. It was overcast and cold! 14 degrees! By the time the sun came up the wind started a gentle breeze out of the south west. I finished my paper work and piled everything into a large container to …
Jan 22
Well it is very late, and I am ready for tomorrow. We have about 12 people coming to our work shop. It is all very exciting! The ducks are separated and ready , I will sort the sheep in the morning. Everything is ready at the pens. I hope the sun will shine and the …
Jan 21
Today we cut wood on the mountain (in a wind row) where there used to live a big forest that was over 200 years old. This forest was cut down for the money . It is such a heart break and sorrow to me that it is gone now. Do not misunderstand I am no …
Jan 20
The weather was great! We used a 10 x 10 lot to test in. The two ducks were mixed Indian Runner and Mallard. The ground flat and grassy with leaves. Les brought the puppies in one at a time. The first puppy a tri male sat down looked around and then stood up excited like …
Jan 18
Tomorrow we will test on the ducks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This will show me instinct only. I will be looking for interest in the ducks, natural ability to move the ducks, and prey drive. Also how they react in a totally new setting. I have a small pen fixed 8 feet by 8 feet. I bring 3 ducks …
Jan 16
About 10:45 PM I had to go out to see what in the world was happening. The dogs were barking their “Hey You Better Come Help Us ” bark, “And Bring your gun too!” But I thought with the snow still on the ground and it dark I best take my special walking tool. It …
