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“Busy Worker Bees”

Posted on October 23, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri, Kirstin and I are “Busy Worker Bees” right now.  We often have yarn, mostly mill spun, that is of Grade 4 or Grade 5 quality. This yarn is generally light fawn or medium fawn in color, and because … Continue reading →

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Productivity

Posted on October 21, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Ah, the weekend. Picture it: two whole days stretch before you, hours and hours of time. All you have to do is a few loads of laundry, a week’s worth of dishes, a bit of tidying up, and (of course) … Continue reading →

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Baby, it’s Beary Cold Outside!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by cliffhousemom

We woke up to snow this morning, but that didn’t stop the bears from wanting to go outside and play.  How do you say “No” to a bear? As promised on Wednesday, here are more pictures of our photo shoot … Continue reading →

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Teddy Bears Agree to Photo Shoot

Posted on October 16, 2013 by cliffhousemom

It was cold yesterday, the cats wanted to complain about it, the alpacas wanted to kush and chew and the horses just wanted to be left alone so I, Momma, came inside and played with the bears.  I’m looking for … Continue reading →

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Autumn at Cliff House Ranch

Posted on October 11, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Today, the sun rose on a crisp and clear fall morning. Heavy lavender hued fog rested in the valleys. I pulled my knit hat down over my ears while the autumn wind tumbled golden leaves across the drive. Momma here, … Continue reading →

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“On the Road Again…”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Hi – Aunt Geri here.  As we mentioned last week, Cliff House is making scarves and hats for a friend who has provided fiber from several of his alpacas.  I have completed these hats (and an additional one that didn’t … Continue reading →

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It makes us Happy!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by cliffhousemom

This year’s ACES charity event is history, but we wanted to share pictures of a happy young man wearing a Cliff House Alpacas hat & scarf set Aunt Geri knit. Corrine Fierkens, one of our participating artists, gave her son … Continue reading →

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“Notre Dame de Paris”

Posted on October 4, 2013 by cliffhousemom

French for Our Lady of Paris and also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral.  Hi – it’s Aunt Geri with my latest shawl.  These colors are so electric – reminds me of the gorgeous stained glass in this cathedral.  I haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Three down, Three to go…

Posted on September 30, 2013 by cliffhousemom

After reading about Kirstin’s salsa adventures thanks in part to our “Alpaca Gold” manure; we’re taking you back to “The Ranch” today.  FYI my daughter’s tomatilla salsa is dynamite! Our family has a male friend who raises alpacas, and he … Continue reading →

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Cuter than Cute!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here – seems like a long time since I have blogged! Did you miss us on Friday?  Our apologies, Momma and Kirstin got their wires crossed on that one. Colleen Jepkes, a participating artist at our ACES-Artists Celebrating … Continue reading →

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