Rare Central Texas Rain Finally Arrives

It is a wet, cold and windy day which makes a good day for a long overdue post. It isn't a hardy rain, but we'll take it. Beggars cannot be choosey as the old saying goes. It was just two years ago that a rainy season officially delivered Texas out of drought and today we are already under dire drought again here in Central Texas. I imagine the garden seedlings, trees, blackberry vines and pasture grass (what is left of it) are doing a celebration dance right about now.

The llamas and goats are huddled in the barn. The cria seen in the last post has been christened Starbuck. He has certainly found his legs. Below he took a note from the goats and climbed on the hay to eat it. You actually have to look carefully to see him because he blends in so well with his mom.





I will soon be cooking which serves two purposes today: nourishment and to heat the cabin. Apple peels will be cold-weather treats for the goats and llamas, I think. Small apple pies will be my cold-weather treat.

New Cria in Town

Khan delivered her baby boy while we were in town. It was a bit of a surprise. She did not have him in the barn as the picture may have you believe. This picture was taken after moving the newborn and mom to the barn. Michelle and Mom Graham are inspecting the little fella along with Khan.

Jasper and Titan take their turn inspecting him. Initially when moving him to the barn, he started to follow Jasper. I suppose everything was a little overwhelming and he got a wee bit confused. All things considered, Jasper did quite well with the newborn. He was curious and perhaps a little too curious for our comfort but I believe his intentions were good. He takes keeping watch on his charges seriously...unless it is feeding time for the goats in which case he has been known to take leave for a spell.

Name coming soon!