Cool Fall Morning at the Lake

This one particular morning I could not wait to get down to the lake with my camera.

First flakes of snow fell at Windy Hills today! Wow...so ends September....

The Steeds of Windy Hills

When visiting the ranch, you likely had the pleasure of sharing a conversation or even a trail with one of WH's beloved equine friends. This band of trail-mates offer depth to the experience and scenery of the ranch as a whole, while also offering fun and challenge to our day's work.

Chip (aka: Chipper, Chipsy, Chippy-Long-Stocking...)

Moose (aka: Moose-ey, Big Guy, Old Hound)

Roxy (aka: Roxy'Rolla', Roxanne, why you little ....)

May (aka: Mayzee, Old Girl)

And announcing our newest addition....

SHASTA! (aka: Shasty Girl, Sweet Thing, Little Princess....)

This week

Greetings from Windy Hills!

While most friends of WH are still in summer mode, a noticable shift in seasons is apparent on our fair mountain. The first frost of autumn fell on Sunday night, and the evening and morning temperatures have plummetted. While afternoons are still bright and balmy, the early morning greets us with a slower sun and frosty breath. Be sure to pack your sweater and even some mittys on your next trip up!

What's happening this week at the ranch:
- The eagles and geese have moved on to winter grounds, along with all but two of the hummingbirds.
- Projects in the works outside include a fuel shed (by the generator), installation of a gorgeous new tub, garden clean-up, horse schooling, and the daily this'n'that.
- The house is a feeling the warmth of a more frequent fire in the woodstove (a fact not missed by the woodshed mice!).

Enjoy your week, and may your road lead up to these Windy Hills before long!

Our week at Windyhills proved to be an amazing way to vacation. We relaxed, played, worked a little, made new friends and spent time with family. Deb had lots of time to relax and read before she is back to school for another year. I was able to spend some time on the water fishing - something that I have not had a lot of time to do recently. The fishing was great and most fish were sent back to grow a little larger for the next time. Brody had lots of time to play with his cousin Nathan - more than a few miles were put onto the dirt bikes.

Here are a few photos taken during the week.

Windyhills isn't all play.

In order for Windyhills to be the place we all enjoy there has to be a lot of hard work done. This summer Robby, Bryson and Dylan were the hired help with Earl as the supervisor. There were a few others that chipped in from time to time with a little work along with play. Of course we can not forget Rene, Myrna and Errol for providing the fuel to keep them going (and the rest of us). Thanks to all of their efforts to make Windyhills such a great place to stay and relax.

Conflict at Windyhills

On Sunday night the peace was broken at Windyhills when war broke out between the Allies and the Axis. Fortunately the Allies prevailed but not until there had been plenty of paint spilled. For those that may be coming to the Windyhills in the future be prepared in the event of another conflict. You may be conscripted.