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From what we saw on the road today, pretty much everywhere around us is thick with white clumps and flakes.
But here on the east side of Anderson mountain, we’re still in the clear.
Funny how that works.

Anyway, so, after cleaning out the sheep shed Saturday, I was out walkin’ the pasture with the boys.

And getting a little quality time with my buddy Edgar and his newly sociable brother Griff!

Then everybody started getting all and squirrely and racing around and being crazy! The Man managed to capture this shot of Felix in flight-

Thought that was kinda neat.

Not much knitting news this week, but I do have some new spins-

and I am newly resolved to get back to the long neglected sweater project-

Really hope I can remember how I was doing that colorwork….
(the downside to working without a pattern)

Meet the newest household critter, Mr. H.S (Hand Spun) Bear.

He’s got a little bit of a shifty look,, but I think he’s pretty cute. And I love his nifty sweater. I kind of think maybe he needs a little smile… but I’m not sure. What do you think?

It’s been mighty cold (by PNW standards) here over the holidays,, and we’ve still got snow on the ground from last week!

Silly sheeps are covered in hay and have snow all over their noses

But the days have been beautiful, with blue skies and lots of sunshine-

The woollys don’t seem to mind the cold so much, as long as their water isn’t iced over and they get their treats on schedule (ivy and evergreen branches are a big hit)

Inside critters are curled up on the couch, by the woodstove, and in bed.
Wally had a thought the other day that he wanted to be a lap dog

but that didn’t last too long. Too much dog, too little lap.

Stash abatement continues- this is some dyed Romney leftovers and alpaca I just carded up

And I think I’m going to have a go at selling some of my handspun at a local shop- NW Handspun Yarns in Bellingham, so I’m getting some of my wares ready for the shelves

Hope your new year is off to a good start!

Denise

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Merry Christmas to all-
And to all a good night.

Always such a nice surprise to a have a beautiful sunny day in late December!

Everyone here was out and about-

Chickens expressing their chicken-ness

Wally taking a break from sniff patrol

Syd consults with our Cy Young award winner

Kitty was out there somewhere too,, but stayed mostly out of sight.

After the weekly hoof check/treatment, I spent a little time working with the boys on halter training.

“Oh no, here we go again!”

Frank, Chone and Griff were pretty crazy. Floppin’ and fussin’ all over the place.
(this was Griff’s first time) But Felix and Edgar actually did pretty well.
I’ll have to work with them more regularly if I want them to be manageable on a lead come shearing time!