I mentioned the other day I love Mulled Cider. LOVE IT! But I have been going through Apple Cider like crazy. Sometimes even for breakfast I will skip OJ for apple cider. And it's beyond me why. I very seldom eat raw apples, and if I do, I dip them in that soft warmed caramel. My doctor once said to lay off the gin. He said eat an apple every time you want a gin. I says," yeah Doc, but who wants to eat 15 apples a day?" So by drinking the cider it evens it out. When I went to the farm on Monday, the usual lady there couldn't believe I was back and said no way did I go through two quarters already, to which I relied- yep. I also get my bird seed here. I like going there. Its community and everybody knows you. After looking over several of their baked sundries and thinking my waist needs no more help in expanding. I passed. And then asked if I could go feed the pen. I was told to knock myself out. The sheep were gone and now they brought to the farm their Alpacas, and I now want one!!!!! Look at those eyes! And my inner queen wants those eye lashes!!!!!!
The only knowledge of alpacas I know is that they are very smart, gentle, easy to handle, and each have their own personality. They also are great companions to other animals like goats, cows and such, and have a herd mentality and should not live alone. So...I took my bag and went off to feed them and the little goats.
They did warm up before I left and would let me stroke their heads and neck. But the one above on the left tried several times to push the other from getting his share of food. But all were happy before I left. It made for a delightful moment that day.
And their various pumpkins gave a cheer too! Nothing like pumpkin porn yawl!!!
I really need to get out more. Pumpkins are getting me excited.
Fairytale Pumpkin?!?!?! Now all I need is my Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother, some mice and I'll have it made. I can always dream......
Loves them too!! And the pumpkins.
ReplyDeletetake care, xoxo k :-)
They're so mischievous looking - but, being in the camel family like Llamas, I believe they spit and bite. They're used as guardians for sheep because they join forces and could easily kick a fox or stray dog to death if it threatened the lambs. Jx
ReplyDeletePS Cider for breakfast sounds tempting indeed, but the stuff I drink is 5.5% alcohol so best not to hit the bottle before I start work...
They are mischievous looking...probably why we all got along.
DeleteAll I know about alpacas is that they are apparently very sweet-tempered and good natured creatures, not miserable bitey bastards like llamas.
ReplyDeleteThere are actually many estates here who have them as pets. These two were rather sweet. I didn't want to leave.
DeleteI have knit items with alpaca yarn. a bit too itchy for my allergies to handle.
ReplyDeleteI see one of them managed to get a haircut during lockdown...
ReplyDeleteThose pumpkins don't look real - they're quite stunning! What happens to them all? Do they get eaten, or made into boats or something?
They usually sell out. But are very slow this year. Most of these can be eaten in recipes, or can be used for ornamental purposes. When I was there a couple of squirrel had gotten into a few and ate the pumpkin seeds. It was pretty comical.
DeleteThe left over pumpkin stock will be shipped to you!
How. Do. I. Get. One!?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I love the last shot with the one alpaca in the background with his ears up!
I just fell in love 😍 How cute they are 🤤🤤🤤
ReplyDeleteYour so lucky, I don't have places like this to go...it's like chain hell in my part of town.
Omg!!! I'm so obsessed with this Llamas and Alpacas.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... SOOOO CUTEEE! We will wait together for our Prince Charming's. But I must say, those fairytale pumpkins look like my big back side!!!!!!!
mine too, empress. PS - were your ears burning this afternoon? maddie and I were talking about you (in a good way, of course)!
DeleteIt was like one of Anne Marie's Saturday dance parties!
DeleteThe Apaca’s haircut though... love!
ReplyDeleteAnd I’m afraid I share your passion for apple cider. Delish.
XoXo
I'm glad Im not the only one over dosing.
DeleteAww I can't stop look at these two alpacas because there so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't know why but your line of "After looking over several of their baked sundries and thinking my waist needs no more help in expanding. I passed." had me in stiches!!! LMAO!!!!!
Well, if I don't stop eating it's going to keep expanding!
DeleteLove the picture Mistress. They sure do have the pumpkins. I have really been enjoying your blog lately with these posts. I too can't get enough of llama and alpacas. These two.....
ReplyDeleteIt's like a piece of Heaven dropped on Earth and took this form.
This is off topic, but inquiring minds want to know: what did you have to do so that the management at Bertucci's would play an Abba song while you dined with Warrior Queen?
ReplyDeleteWHAT!?!?!? Those two dinned today and listened to ABBA?!?!
DeleteOMG! That really IS playing with fire!
DeleteSings: "Kisses of fire burning, burning. I'm at the point of no returning" - one of their lesser known numbers [for those who don't recognise].
It was ancient Chinese secret Todd!!!!!! I've learned that if she has sweets and liquor in front of her she can take ABBA. But don't try this alone at home Todd. No witnesses, get it?
Delete"If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free, take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try"
Raybread- it was almost too funny after this weeks events here and that dedicated post to her that an ABBA song came on.
@agnes - yes, the "ladies who lunch" had lunch. we are both unemployed right now. masks were worn, temps were taken, social distancing was practiced.
Delete@raybeard - I don't know what song was played; I did not recognize it. it was not one of ABBA's top 40 hits though, like "dancing queen".
OH So glad you two could meet. I worry about our Mistress being alone a lot of the time. Glad to hear a good time was had. William and I have not been out "in" a place yet, with exemption to eating al fresco. We've been worried to and now with rate and death exploding I think it's back to take out again for us. I told him we should move to Slaughter. It's very small rural beach town and we haven't see another person in over a week, since out last drive in Rehoboth or Bethany beach.
DeleteYes....post coming! But Agnes, don't worry about me, Im doing good so far. Extremely horny for touch, but good!!!!!! You asked for it! I bet its cold down there?
DeleteSo Amazingly Adorable! Im melting here. There eyes almost look like glass.
ReplyDeleteMistress you sure are getting out and doing some fun things safely. I love the autumn tone of this post....and some many pumpkins!!!! I only hope your Prince comes one day, we know you have the huge ball gown for it. And these Alpacas?!?! Such cute and adorable creatures. I want some! I wonder if William would let me have a few?
ReplyDeleteJust bat them eyelashes!
DeleteI used to have Alpaca hair.
ReplyDeleteThat's all.
Those Alpaca are so Cute! And those Pumpkins... I love the Heirloom Variety, didn't buy any thing year tho'... got the boring Traditional so the Kiddos could carve them.
ReplyDeleteYour the reason I posted those pictures! i thought of you when I saw all the varieties of them.
DeleteThose alpacas just MELT me!
ReplyDeleteOh great....now I have to add Alpacas to 'my wish list'! I love animals!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post....Im melting over here!
Mistress, after this week, I think you found the equation to world peace... alpacas ad ABBA music!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea they were so cute! My god , look at those eyes!!!! But couldn't your houseboys be turned into a hung steed to pull the carriage????
Miss Pearly...that comment cracked me up!!!!!!!!!!!! A hung steed?!?!? Im going to cut loose....
DeletePearly...your GENUIS!!!!!! "The equation to world peace... alpacas ad ABBA music!
DeleteI soooooooo NEED that on a tee shirt or notecards.
there's gonna be a clean up in AISLE 6!
Delete"He said eat an apple every time you want a gin. I says," yeah Doc, but who wants to eat 15 apples a day?" Bwhahaha!!!! You and Tallulah Bankhead!!!!! ...Now DON'T get me started on those alpaca, this is beyond eye candy! Loved this post.
ReplyDeletethe alpaca are so cute! i may have to give up lucy to get one.
ReplyDeleteand pumpkin porn? if i hear your fucking a pumpkin....i quit.the neigborhood talks enough
We could all use a fairytale ending right now! And, oh those alpacas. How could anyone not fall in love?
ReplyDeleteI want them both!
DeleteThe alpacas are so cute. However, I’d watch your intake of the cider. The natural sugar content without your body having to digest the fruit (& fiber) could make it easier to see your waist 🙃
ReplyDeleteOh now you tell me.
DeletePumpkins are fine, but with all of that there has to be a farm boy around there someplace.
ReplyDeleteIm part bloodhound when it comes to men and gin...Ill find him......
DeleteThey have such expressive faces, don't they? Like they're happy. I'd be going back just to visit them.
ReplyDeleteOh I do!!!! It's just about around the corner!!!
DeleteAlpacas invented rock'n'roll.
ReplyDeleteTheir amazing hair styles is evidence of that.
This post made me melt. Those pictures are so nice. And I think animals gravitate to you, I swear. I have several neighbors here that have Alpacas to keep lone sheep or goats company. They are overall pretty friendly animals, very curious... and very seldom get nasty. I won't buy anything with Alpaca wool though. I have seen to many horrifying videos how they are treated to get the wool. Humans appall me when it comes to treatment of animals. I can see why you have issues with humans.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine what they go thought. I saw a disturbing video once... and wanted to strike down the men doing it. Humans need more punishment to put them in place. Were ignorant and need to have way more regard to animals and the planet.
DeleteI touched one once and it's one of the softest animals I've ever touched in my life.
ReplyDeleteAnd those pumpkins are glorious! I too wonder what they will do with them all if they don't sell. Are they for baking?
I like the goats best
ReplyDeleteThe real small ones weren't even there that day.
DeleteYesss.... definitely my spirit animal!
ReplyDeleteI don't have to go anywhere ever again, dear. I'll just check out your blog on a daily basis and travel with you! Oh, the places you go, the things you have seen. I love all the photos. Seriously... makes my day every time you go one one of your excursions. You make us all feel apart of life. Oh, be careful around those alpacas... they like to spit on you. Normally... something I don't mind. I mean I love it when they're animals (if you know what I mean)... but not when they really ARE animals. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteBeing out doors and taking long walks has been my only saving grace. And the market to get food and provisions. Yes when a man spits...its different huh?
DeleteBeautiful animals! And those pumpkin shots are great...especially the first with a mix of classic orange and green striped ones...like a cornucopia!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I answered this one already...but I couldn't have as I haven't visited blogs the last few days. Anyway, if I did, I apologize. I love apple cider. It reminds of the times my family would go apple picking.
ReplyDeleteYou may have saw my earlier post JM titled Mulled where I gave my mulled cider recipe out.
DeleteLove alpacas! Such beautiful eyes. I quite like goats too.
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