Lemon meringue pie made from scratch - is there any other way?? Thick and tangy, the best!! The big trailer will arrive on Wednesday morning to take the lambs away - good to see them go this year when the prices are still high and the new ram is due to arrive later in the week. We're staying once again with a Dorper ram and the 'hair sheep' genetics that seem popular. Hopefully the winter WON'T be colder and snowier than normal!

The dogs are doing well, herding trial season is over and we're gearing up to take Solo to obedience trials again in preparation for the 2012 trial season. He's a great, fun dog to have as a partner!

We picked up a couple bags of daffodil bulbs, trying to figure out where to plant them that the moles won't discover too quickly - a futile task, I fear! The gardens are all tilled up for the winter, new clean straw has been put in the chicken coop and the new little Call ducks are all snuggling down in it. They are supposed to be great for herding training - we'll see!!

Have just finished watching the HBO series "John Adams" ~ it was wonderful and made quite the impression on me - the dedication of those men and women who felt the drive to mold the future of a restless and raw country! How lucky we were and are that they took upon themselves such a responsibility!