Today we had nothing but rain,rain,rain, all day. The ground is soaked so there are puddles everywhere. I fed the goats inside or under cover so they could stay out of the wet stuff. Prince and Stewie are pretty wet.

This evening after I fed everyone the second time, I heard Tinker sounding his alarm call and all the dogs going nuts. I looked out the window first. There was a herd of cows on top of the hill trying to get into the neighbor's pasture. I hollered at Steve, "Did you shut the gate?" When he answered in the affirmative, I went and got my camera. It was getting dark and the flash kept going off but maybe you will be able to see some of the cows. I also took some pictures of the alpacas. They get so noble looking when they are sounding off alarm calls. They stand really tall and alert. I wish I could describe the alarm call. It is different than any of the other sounds they make. Someone describe it as a "trumpeting" but I would not describe it that way. I think it is kind of like the noise that zebras make if you ever watch any nature shows.

Buddy barked at the cows at first but lost interest really quickly. He sauntered over to say hello and touch noses with Little Buck and The Donald. They get their hackles up when Buddy comes by but they are just showing off. They know he watches out for them.

I hope tomorrow is a little dryer than today. They are supposed to get several more inches of snow on Mt. Lemmon in Tucson tonight. The road up there is closed again. Our road is open, it's just muddy as all get-out! I see little green shoots springing up here and there in the yard. Steve will not like that as they are most likely stickery weeds. One more job to do on the weekend. Gotta keep that man busy! Ha!