Back in the golden old days of blogging there was a common suggestion that if you didn't have something to post to keep your blog current you should at least post a picture of your cat. Does anyone remember that?
Here's a picture of Archie.
I love the lighting and the layers of lights, gates, rafters... I wish I'd thought to check that he wasn't looking straight at the camera. Archie...
"Sheep with character; producers of fine wool products."
Leaning a bit heavier on the character these days apparently...
I have loved watching the hummingbirds and big bumble bees working the salvias and borage this summer. I've still not seen any birds or bees in the fountain though.
I have a different spray pattern nozzle thing that might be more attractive, but the spray is lightweight enough that the wind blows it out of the bowl pretty quickly. I'll keep playing with it.
If you are looking for something fun to take to a sheep-y party, try a traditional Welsh Shearing Cake. While apparently not as commonly made over there these days, we embraced this historical cake several years ago and it's now a staple on shearing day here and at nearby Tring Farm.
This hearty cake is designed so you can grab a piece while you are working and eat it on the go...or with a quick cup of tea during a break. The recipe is a fairly basic cake with the addition of some candied citrus and caraway seeds.
I've tried two slightly different recipes and this is the recipe we like the best. It's even better if our friend Ed makes it :-).
I hope you enjoyed the Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl, whether from near or far. I had fun picking my favorite tips and really enjoyed blogging every day. I wish I knew I could keep it up...and I'll try. Ah, the good old days.
Let's try to keep all these old traditions alive!
