BUD
Here are pictures of the Highlander/Angus calf born last week. The kids
named him, “Bud.” He’s doing great.
LTD 2011
The LTD students from Camp Forest Springs came for a two day visit. We
enjoyed fellowship, food, relaxation, good coffee and a little recreation.
We collected sap, wormed sheep and shared the story of HHF. An angus/
highlander calf was born the morning they arrived and a set of twin lambs
were born that night. They are a great group of men and women with desires
to use their lives in ministry. Thanks for all your good questions and words
of encouragement. May God bless you deeply and accomplish more than
you could ask or imagine in the days ahead.
Laura came a few days early to help us prepare and do some fiber projects.
Naomi and her husband are developing a ministry in Korea.
She is a natural fiber artist!
Needle felted squirrel by Naomi.
The twin border leicesters. Pictures of “Bud,” the calf, to be posted soon.
The whole group.
Goodbye Log Cabin
Our first finished syrup is out of the evaporator and on the breakfast table.
The big storm slowed the sap flow for now but the forecast looks hopeful
for a good run later in the week.
Crossing Things off the Lists
Our long time friends, the Vorwerks, came to volunteer this week. The
whole family is talented and we love it when they come to help. Mike
and I made lists of what we hoped to accomplish while they were here.
The weather was absolutely horrible but somehow the guys managed
to finish their list before us, even taking breaks to go town for “parts”
(and cinnamon rolls). I didn’t take any pictures of their work - it was
essential, but not too exciting - like fixing brakes and lights on the ve-
hicles - but here are some pictures of some of our accomplishments
over the two days.
Sandy and I dyed yarn to sell at MACHE.
We had to get creative to find safe places to hang it to dry…
We sewed muslin bags to store the finished yarn.
Sandy designed and wove baskets to display our cards for the general store.
In spite of all that, the guys still won the 2011 “List Awards.” Great job, guys.
Thank you for all the hard work, Vorwerk Family!
Shearing
Our shearer came on Wednesday for the annual wool harvest. David shears
internationally. He is amazing to watch and always teaches us something
new about sheep management. Kevin, Anna and Sarah kept the process
going smoothly.
Becky and Anna skirting warm fleeces.
