Monthly Archives: August 2015

From Sheep and Llamas To Ferocious Buzzing

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mokihana

Lest you folks think my life is all about sheep and llamas and Montana and Hawaiian kine stuffs, oh yeah, and knitting and spinning, I’m here to show you that it’s not. Seriously. Last week our property manager let me … Continue reading →

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But wait! Get moa!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Mokihana

Ahahahaha!  I totally forgot that I took some shearing videos!!  U like see??  K’den! No. Try wait. I didnʻt forget! I just wanted to make more shearing posts. Heh heh. (I also get one bridge in Arizona I could sell … Continue reading →

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2015 Shearing Day, Chapter Three

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Mokihana

Well, next it was Titus’ turn to get sheared. His horns made great handles for Johnny to use!  And once Titus was lying down, he remained really calm and easy to shear. I always feel a little da kine, seeing … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day 2015, Chapter Two

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Mokihana

Well, between the two of them, Danny and Johnny encouraged Rayado over to the fence outside the barn. Nolemana had set things up so that the shearing could be inside, but it was hot in there, and Johnny could shear near … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day 2015

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Mokihana

We’ve had some awesome shearers over the years like John and Eddie. They’ve both done terrific jobs for us; but the past couple of years our schedules haven’t been able to work out. So last fall, we got a new … Continue reading →

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Knitting Speaks All Languages

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Mokihana

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a large room, waiting for my name to be called. I had my knitting with me, of course, and I was perfectly content to pass the time creating something pretty for a … Continue reading →

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Ho Da Hot!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Mokihana

Thankfully, the weather has cooled down. What a relief after so many days of unrelenting heat.  When I first moved to da mainland, this one wahine said, “Oh, but you don’t feel the heat here like you do in Hawaiʻi!” … Continue reading →

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Pau Da Tour de Fleece…whew!

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Mokihana

What a whirlwind of spinning!  And more spinning! But ho da fun!  This was my best tour ever, I think. I was Captain of one team, and Co-Captain of another one, which involved cheering on my teammates, responding to posts … Continue reading →

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