Tag's Day

Born on Halloween of year 2000. Today is Tag's day.  Smart, loyal, silly.  Always at my side. I will never forget you. Rest in peace my old friend.

Fall Color and Chores

Our oak trees are turning red for the first time, according to neighbors. I am so happy. They are beautiful!

We've been trimming sheep feet again. Bob tipped them to immobilize them on their backs while I did the trimming. It went pretty well until we got to Timmi who fought like a demon and knocked Bob down, twisting his previously sprained ankle. It was the first time Bob had tried this technique and he carried on like a trooper to finish the job but is sure hurting now. This ranching stuff takes a toll on an old body. 

After trimming, Hattie helped get the sheep to a temporary pen out front where there is a lot of grass growing. She is really good with them and they are comfortable with her now, even walking by her to get to the hay while she sits in the barn doorway. I have to let her go in for a nip or a grab when they get belligerent, challenging her and stomping their feet, just to remind them she is boss. These boys are full grown now and pretty big but Hattie has a lot of confidence and isn't intimidated. And there is nothing she likes more than bossing these guys around.

Gray Sky and Peonies

The rainy season is back. During a weather break this morning I was able to plant some peonies in the new garden beds. I picked them up at the Peony Farm in Sequim yesterday. It takes a few years for them to get growing well so here are pictures of the varieties planted, so I don't forget.

Bowl of Beauty

Edulis Superba

Paula Fay

Walter Faxon

Two ITOH peonies I purchased online should be coming in mail soon to join them.

Bartzella

Cora Louise

Last week I planted irises from Shreiner's Iris Gardens in Oregon.

Pallida Variegata Gold

Cameo Keepsake

Decorum

Finalist

Grand Canyon Sunset

Happenstance

June Krausse

Makin' Good Time

Bellini

Androgyny

I am looking forward to lots of color next year!