Category Archives: Family

Bing and Kate the corgi would like to know why, if there are 42 eggs, mayn’t they have any? They are forgetting the eggs that didn’t make it as far as the fridge that they have been snacking on. Did … Continue reading →

That’s the number of home laid eggs currently in the fridge.Most if not all of the hens are laying.The pullet eggs are starting to get a little bigger now. 75% size of normal eggs and completely developed (remember the initial … Continue reading →

So I’ve been coaching people to train their dogs for 3 or 4 years now.  I’ve accumulated over 225 instruction hours as head instructor, and over 75 hours assisting with classes. I continue to really enjoying teaching group classes. I … Continue reading →

My Del-Ton 16″ CL M4gery kit came in after Thanksgiving. I had ordered a Lightweight barrel back in Nov 2008, and emailed in that winter that I would take a M4 profile barrel if that came in first.  I changed what I … Continue reading →

We had a quiet and relaxing sunday morning. French toast made from the leftover homemade challah for a late breakfast, then we lazed around the house until Scott reminded me that we wanted to go to the range. Scott surprised … Continue reading →

Cookies were well received by recipients today. Scott did a fine job with decorating – we’ll try to post a photo later. Tucked the hens in early tonight.  Noticed one of the hens, Wyan the Wyandotte, was standing stiffly – … Continue reading →

Matanuska Creamery was at Northway Mall wednesday, with eggnog. Swung by to get some – too late. The nice lady said they sold out in the first 15 minutes despite having prepared a double batch. We were going to have … Continue reading →

Oh those tricksy ninja moose. Coming into our neighborhood with the dogs in the back of the car, I noticed how the tree branches were bowing from the weight of fresh snow. I noticed that the circle was filled with … Continue reading →

Air is moist and cool. Trees are limned in frost.  Branches thick and crackly looking. Even the chain link looks ethereal. Got the tree up tonight. It’s short, under 4′, and the trunk diameter was too thin for our existing … Continue reading →

David Jensen of Alaska Pet-ography took photos at Alyeska Canine Trainers annual holiday party this past weekend. We had fun and are delighted with the pictures. He’s wonderful because he is so patient with the animals, knows precisely how to get their … Continue reading →