Saturday, December 25, 2010

Salt Spring Island Farm Life

When I rented this cabin I did not realize it was on a mini-farm. It is a plus really. I took a few videos of the four legged and winged boarders earlier today. I am multi-tasking and posting these is far easier than crafting some thoughtful missives.

Al belongs to Maureen and used to be part of a trail pack that toured the island. Her business failed as do so many on the island. She had plenty of customers, but she lost her lease on the pasture where she kept the horses. Al is renting a single, shared bath, until Maureen decides what to do next.

These girls are truly free range. They wander all over the property by day and at night they retire to a small coop reminiscent of the cage used by the child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (queue Ellen swooning over Truly Scrumptious..that hair, those dresses, that name...:-0)
I am sorry to report that this next video is a bit of a tease because, well you'll see.


I will capture the little one on film when I can, but until then this 2009 video of a spring lamb and Ingrid will preview the kid.
Al's flat mates have clearly been to Pavlov elementary. Unlike Al, they love kale stems and we became fast friends.


P.S. Turns out flashy, sparkly lights do make the season and the cabin bright.

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