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Monthly Archives: June 2013
A little Give and Take
About this time last year, Aunt Geri, Uncle Jerry and I helped a family of Western Kingbirds, also known as flycatchers, by improving their nest design. A baby fell out of the hastily built nest on the fluorescent light fixture … Continue reading
“From Dusk to Dawn”
Aunt Geri here. These are just the most fun little scarves! They form a bow by slipping one end of the petals through a keyhole slot on the other end. Customers love them for family or friends that are always … Continue reading
A Beary interesting moment
Sundays at Cliff House Ranch are pretty quiet. We get out of bed later, walk to get the newspaper slower, and get through our routine chores with a little less energy. Sundays are a day of rest. Sounds pretty boring, … Continue reading
My favorite summer activity: crocheting blankets
It’s almost 90 out! I don’t have air conditioning! Let’s make us some blankets! I (Kirstin) am now working on my second blanket of the summer. This one is already coming out better than the last. I’m using the same … Continue reading
“One stitch, two stitch, red fish, blue fish”
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa; what do fish have to do with stitch? They have absolutely nothing to do with knitting really, Dad thought it would be a great title. Momma here, when I broke open the yarn label to … Continue reading
“Quoth the raven “Nevermore””
Aunt Geri here – title credits go to Edgar Allan Poe from his tribute to this beautiful ebony bird. I am a huge fan of black – maybe because it is really all colors combined. To add more sheen to black … Continue reading
Alpaca – “Fiber of the Gods and Poor Man’s Cashmere”
Aunt Geri here. Fiber enthusiasts like us covet alpaca which has the softness of cashmere, luster and drape of silk, warmth and loft of goose down, and strength and durability of wool. Alpacas are gaining recognition and popularity for their … Continue reading
Spring Throw Finished!
Kirstin here with an update on that blanket I was working on. I think it’s finally finished, and just in time. It’s supposed to be in the 90s next week. Crocheting an alpaca blanket in that weather, in my NOT … Continue reading
Cliff House Alpacas 