Friday, July 30, 2010

Back to the grindstone…

We had a wonderful time in Charlevoix at the Castle Farms fiber arts festival.   Here’s a couple of pics of our booth.

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As this is only our second year we are constantly learning and changing.  

Back at home, it’s now time to get busy!   So the farm store is being diligently updated :)  Here’s the latest:

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100% Hand Dyed Cormo Combed Top, fresh from the farm!

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Saturday, July 10, 2010

So far, so good…

I have met my goal to spin an hour a day during Tour De Fleece every day this week.  Here are the latest fruit of my labor:

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I was also able to get some dyeing done.

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Including more of the Dread Pirate Penelope colorway…

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I added a few new things to the Farm Store.

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Silly Pirate

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Scallywags

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City of Embers

By the way, if you are of mind to, would you pray for my little lamb Mercy (the one my daughter nursed back to health)?  She is very sick right now and we just can’t bear to lose her.  :(

Monday, July 5, 2010

Saturday, July 3, 2010

A few of my favorite things….

my family

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new shoes

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a trip to the zoo

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a new (golding!) drop spindle

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my farm

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Friday, June 25, 2010

The love of a horse

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the little one has been asking….

mom, can you take me for a horseback ride today?

but I am busy.   so the saddle sits…dusty

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the bridle is covered in cobwebs.

it’s been too long.  and I have forgotten…

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I have forgotten that time goes by slower on the back of horse.

I have forgotten that love speaks with many voices.

I have forgotten the bond between a woman and her horse.

and in a few short seconds of feeling this beautiful animal move I remember.

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I remember that a gentle gesture speaks more words than anything I can say.

I remember that I can control you with a whip but I have only taught you fear, with patience you learn love.

I remember why I need you, what drew me to you in the first place.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Icelandic Chicks

 

Seven so far…..

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bunches more to go…

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Aren’t they cute?

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