Ranchman John was excited to have Lions Mane and Astro D over for a visit and dinner. He had too much fun being silly, saying "The cartoon characters are coming!" Well, the name has been changed slightly, but actually Astro is a real cartoon character.
So anyway, our friends wanted to drive into the Sandia Mountains to find some letterboxes we recently placed, and we were all too happy to invite them to stop in for a visit after their busy day searching for boxes.
I even baked a double layer "Death By Chocolate" cake. After eating it you feel like you're in a chocolate coma.
Before dinner we took them out to visit with the chickens and woolies. Cataleya, always the curious PR Llama showed extreme interest in Lions Mane. And I can tell you that there is just about nothing softer than llama lips on your skin. When a llama kisses you, you can't help but feel special.
Baby Doll was happy to have visitors, too. Especially since they usually come bearing treats. Baby Doll is always very light and gentle when taking treats from hands.
Astro D made an instant connection with Jones, the barn cat. She is moving to a new house soon, but really wants to adopt a striped cat once they get settled. I made sure she knew that Jones is available for adoption. When winter comes my wish for Jones is that he has a safe, warm cozy home to live in with a lap to cuddle up in. He truly is an indoor, lap-cat at heart, and we would love it if Astro D decides to share their home with Mr Jones.(Are you reading this Diane? hint hint)
After Critter Visiting, we sat down to dinner and dessert and lots of wonderful conversation. We love to have friends and family over to visit and look forward to spending time with our Santa Fe friends, Lions Mane and Astro D again, soon. You can read more about their visit on Lions Mane Blog and also see some really great pictures.(Christy, he took some cute pictures of our two sheep, too. I remember you wanting to see some recent photos of them, so try to check them out)
7 comments :
I'm so stinkin' impressed by your cake, I just can't stand it. You baked it at altitude and it rose!
I had never heard of letterboxing until I started reading your blog. Sounds like SO much fun, and if I were ever inclined to leave the 7MSN to do something other than errands or furniture shopping, you can bet I'd be letterboxing.
Astro D MUST adopt Jones. If there were ever a match made in heaven, that is it.
And last, but not least, before I gave up on upholstered furniture, I had the same denim slipcovers on my couch.
I must admit I had never heard of letter boxing until your posts either. It sounds like fun. I'm thinking that Mr.Jones and your guest make a great match and I'm sure he would love to go home with them.
Now on to that cake, WOW, that looks great! Save me a piece I'll be right over.
This is a great blog day. Your's is the second one with chocolate. I'll share the same thing here. On the seventh day when God rested, He made brownies. That's how important chocolate is in the scheme of things.
Dan
I have one thing to say...
Did you really have to show me that cake???
When I die, I want it to be caused by chocolate!!!! Just kidding, but I absolutely LOVE "Death By Chocolate" cake!!!
How neat to visit with your letterboxing pals!
It sounds like a great visit but that cake. I want cake.
That sounds like such a wonderful day! I like having visitors but Mark doesn't so much so we don't have them often. Thanks for directing me over to the sheep picture, they are so beautiful and look so happy. I hope they behave well for you.
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