Monthly Archives: August 2011

Random alpaca word of the day: “kush”

Posted on August 31, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

“Kushing” or “Cushing” is the alpaca word for laying down on your belly, with all four legs tucked under you. No one on the internet seems to know which spelling is preferred, and it’s also apparently potent strain of marijuana … Continue reading →

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From start to finish: Step 2 – Skirting

Posted on August 30, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Part two in our “From start to finish” series is skirting. Some people break this step into two, skirting and sorting, but they seem pretty insepperable to me. Skirting sounds like what you’re doing when you dance around an awkward … Continue reading →

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Moms don’t want to play

Posted on August 29, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The wildflowers have finished blooming, and the pastures have gone from green to gold. Which, apparently, makes them much less tasty. Mikayla and Tulip don’t waste their time on not-tasty grasses, so when Mom turned them out the other day … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird convention

Posted on August 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We seem to have a lot of bird life, eh? Well, we also have a serious number of broad-tailed hummingbirds. Mom often jokes that we need to get an air traffic controller out there. Sometimes the beagle gets into snapping … Continue reading →

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From start to finish: Step 1 – Shearing

Posted on August 25, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

This post is the first in our “From start to finish” series, in which I’ll take you through our 12 step program for fiber addicts. Actually, it’s more like 6 steps, but that’s not as catchy. These posts take a … Continue reading →

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Brittany learns about the horses

Posted on August 24, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It may surprise you that Brittany, after nearly a year living next to the horses, did not really understand that they were living, breathing creatures. Especially since the stock tank at the end of the horse paddock is used by … Continue reading →

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I knew there was a reason I’m scared of bears

Posted on August 23, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

First, you should know that everyone is alright. Now, here’s the story. My big little-bro is home from his summer job, and not yet back in college. He and a buddy were hanging out at the ranch one evening last … Continue reading →

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Marsy is adorable

Posted on August 20, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Marsy holds her own with Trip these days; she doesn’t let him get away with anything. She’s a cutie, but I love his little black nose. Trip still doesn’t like water, but Marsy is being a brave girl about it. … Continue reading →

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What should this blog be about?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve done over 40 posts now and I’m wondering, what do you think? I’ve posted in all the categories I could think of…but which do you like? What else do you want to know about ranch life, alpacas, crafting? Be sure to comment as … Continue reading →

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Artist show recap

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Sooooo. Here are the long-promised pictures from the Cimarron Sky Dog Artist Benefit Show. Nice, right? We had over 100 products, all hand-made at some level, all done this summer. We most definitely pulled out all the stops. It was … Continue reading →

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