Let see, short & sweet? In 1984 I packed up my life and moved to the mountain. Threw everything on the ground and started over. I had 4 ewes, which were stolen, they, the thieves, left one lamb. So I started my flock, again. From Romney’s, Finns to the current ladies.

I remarried a couple of years later to someone who didn't think I was totally crazy for living here. We struggled and survived the challenges. The farm is self staining as far as energy. There are no land lines of any kind. Solar and wind power have provided the power for 25 years. The expansion of cell service was a blessing. Internet from satellite is my main means of communication, and more dependable. Which brings us to how to visit?

We are struggling with the economy like you are.  Our lamb’s sales were down last year.   Hay prices are up, and grain well into the atmosphere.  Like you, trying to find ways to economize.  Less animals in the flock currently, keeping the best wool producers.   Taking an opportunity to introduce some new blood into the flock during the lull in the economy to improve the fiber quality.

In 2009 we still will be at the NH Sheep & Wool Festival, Mothers Days weekend.  Hopkinton Fair grounds outside Concord.
Will see all my favorite customers in October, Columbus Day weekend at the Sandwich Fair.

Hoping this year to be at the Big E in September in Mass.  However,  if I don’t have a booth there, I plan to have some product in the NH General Store.