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Zero

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

Winter is upon us here at the ranch. This week we enjoyed the lowest recorded temperature (by us, anyway) of about zero degrees Fahrenheit (-17.8 C). Last night we had our first major winter storm dropping four inches (10 centimeters) of dry powder. … Continue reading →

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Snow, Rain and Natrual Fiber Plaster

Posted on November 11, 2012 by admin

We’ve been covering the main lodge with natural fiber plaster (it’s earth based, with straw, fine sand, and wheat paste in it), and then adding alis over that. The two coats of plaster were great, but the aliz smoothed over … Continue reading →

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Slow in Snow

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

We’ve begun the first official day of winter, but winter settled into New Mexico’s bones a couple of weeks ago. It’s time for work inside—for writing and thinking and slowing down just a little. The roof has gone onto the … Continue reading →

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Winter Lessons

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

We’ve officially landed in winter weather–in New Mexico that means sunny days, and crisp nights…really crisp, as in below freezing crispy. All this has brought new lessons to the ranch, including dealing with those cold, cold nights. Blankets and a … Continue reading →

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