OOPS!!!! I stand corrected on the Idol thing. It's suppose to be "Ovine SHETLAND Idol".
Sorry Rosy. Whew!! Rosy sure got mad about THAT little mistake.

Last night was knitters night out and again Jane forgot to take pictures!!!! What can I say, if I had arms I would throw them up.
She did take a picture of Jeffrey and Raven looking over Ravens art work. I love the drawing of the foot, but we all know how much I love and want feet. You must read the comments Jeffrey has written a poem about Audi and Me. You must read it. Jeffrey had to post it on the comments because you know who couldn't figure out how to post it to my blog without typing the whole thing.

She also took pictures of 2 of her sheep
This is Betty and Connie. Aparently "Rosy the wonder ewe" is having a contest on the farm.
"Ovine American Idol" and Betty and Connie just have to try out. The contest is, which sheep can baa to the tune of Black sheep black sheep have you any wool. Will one of these two be the next ovine American Idol? We will see. The judges (Rosy, Angel soft, and Boaz) are really tough they make Simon look like little bo peep!! (and I don't mean Mary Ellen)

John roasts coffee on Wednesday night. we had all sorts of visitors this evening. Jane only remembered she had the camera after almost everyone had left. But she did get pictures of Seth the farm dog and Brooklyn's side kick. He has to go most every where she goes. And Britta came to the shop for a visit with her Mom. Who will never let me show her face.
And of course we have Brooklyn.
If you are wondering what this thing is!!! It is the Fiber Trends Hedgehog done in the yarn Brooklyn picked out. Jane knit it and felted it. It was a great pattern. The only problem with it is Brooklyn will not let Jane put the eyes and nose on it. Oh, Well, she really likes it this way.
 

Farm pictures!!!! These were taken a couple months ago. This is Jane's old girl Brandy. This is the famous Alices mom from Bluff country Shetlands. She is a real sweetheart. Jane really loves her. She may be old but she stills looks Great.

 

OK, Jane very funny. Had to put this on my blog didn't you.


 

Here we go, these are some better pictures of the tea. It is wrapped and tied green tea leaves around a blossom. Drop 1 in a wine goblet, fill with steaming water steep and enjoy. Leave in goblet, re-infuse. Jane steeps it in the wine goblet, then serves it in espresso cups. This Jasmine tea is the best Jane and My tea customers have tasted. One blossom had 5 infusions and still tasted wonderful. It did start to fall apart alittle bit. They sell in a pack of 3 for $2.67. Really a very good value. 

Whew!!!!!! the holidays are over, inventory is done for the year, (That was rough) Now Jane can get back to a somewhat normal (what ever that is) life and make it all about ME!!!!

We have a new tea in the shop. Yummy!!! Red Flower Jasmine made in a wine glass, it opens into a flower really cool.

My friend Jeffery knew how much Steve loved the poet Eugene Field so on behalf of Steve's Mother, Father, and siblings here is a poem he loved.

Long ago
I once knew all the birds that came
And nested in our orchard trees,
For every flower I had a name---
My friends were woodchucks, toads, and bees;
I knew where thrived in yonder glen
What plants would soothe a stone-bruised toe---
Oh, I was very learned then,
But that was very long ago.

I knew the spot upon the hill
Where checkerberries could be found,
I knew the rushes near the mill
Where pickerel lay that weighed a pound!
I knew the wood ---the very tree
Where lived the poaching, saucy crow,
And all the woods and crows knew me---
But that was very long ago.

And pining for the joys of youth,
I tread the old familiar spot
Only to learn this solemn truth:
I have forgotten, am forgot.
Yet here's this youngster at my knee
Knows all the things I used to know:
To think I once was wise as he!---
But that was very long ago.

I know it's folly to complain
of whatsoe'er that fates decree,
Yet, were not wishes all in vain,
I tell you what my wish should be:
I'd wish to be a boy again,
Back with the friends I used to know.
For I was, oh, so happy then---
But that was very long ago!
Eugene Field 

I told you there would be pictures of the beautiful Britta. Just born and already bored with the world. My my.

Brooklyn is a very good big sister.

Bill, thank you for your kind words. I have been hugging her and telling her it will be ok. She is still in shock over the accidental death of her brother. They were very very close in age and spirit. He was 15 months younger than she is. They spoke on the phone everyday in fact she talked to him that night at 7:00pm and he was hit by a truck walking home from dinner at 9:00pm that evening. killed instantly. I think it will be easier for the whole family once the holidays are over.
Anyway good news to announce. New Granddaughter Britta made her way in the world Dec. 6th. Pictures to follow very soon.

Long time no blog!!!!
I have been being very kind to Jane lately. Her brother Steve has been Killed in a tragic accident. She is very devastated. They were 15 months apart and very close. Jane is having a very hard time going on with out her brother. She talked to him shortly before his death!!!! But she felt it was not enought!!! Is it ever enough? Can you ever say enogh to someone y0u love so much!!!!
P.S. Rosy the wonder ewe is safe and loved very much by Brooklyn and Jane and thanks to a special friend she loves animal crackers!!
Long time no Blog


It's been a very tough time at the Emporium this last month. Jane's brother Steve was taken from us in a tragic accident, way to young. Jane has taken it very hard and doesn't know what to do. It's so sad when someone you Love is taken away from you before their time. Steve was a great man and a good friend and Father. His family loved him and will greatly miss him. He had so much life in him and to be cut short is such a shame. Steve cheers to you!!!!!! Jane had talked to Steve shortly before he was killed and was going to talk to him later but it never happened, he died at 9:00 Jane was going to talk to him about that time when she got home.
His kids will greatly miss him, his family will greatly miss him. Steve you will always be with us

Ok you humans! Jane is NOT dead!!! Although I would like to kill her !!!But we can't do that. John would miss her. ( really, he does love her, yuk) Anyway, Jane has not taken any pictures. I hate a blog without pictures. that is why I haven't made her blog for the last 2 weeks or is it longer? I don't know. Time is going so fast. Anyway, Jeffrey has written a poem about me and my new love Audi. guess what? Jane lost the poem. JEFFREY!!! Help!! We need an intervention!!! I really need a new human to do my bidding. I really like Queer Joe I wish he would write for me or maybe crazy anut purl or my favorite the I can't even say her name I read her blog every day. She is the coolest. can you guess who she is???? Queer Joe would know. Someone out there in the www has to help me and the Rosy the wonder ewe. John has set up a butching date for 2 ewes. John is really starting to like lamb. Jane is making lamb soup as we speak. I don't know what to do. I am just a stupid building. I'm getting very nervous. I need help. Can you believe I just said that. I am so much smarter than these 2 humans. It is all a joke I and Rosy have it all under control. (help) I will make Jane blog later and take lots of pictures. Did you humans know that Big Al came back? pictures to follow. Someone out there has to care I really need help!! Emporium

Last night was knitters night out and Jane forgot to take pictures. I think she was having to much fun with the ladies. She did manage to take some sheep pictures.
Here is Rosy the wonder ewe standing on Jane's sitting rock. She sure thinks she is cool doesn't she. That's what I like about her she sure has attitude. You go Rosy!!!! your the bomb.
Notice how Angel soft is trying to be as cool as Rosy the wonder ewe? She just doesn't have the coolness that Rosy has. 

Winter will be here soon and the gardens will be covered in snow. BRRRRR. So here are some garden pictures from the farm. This is some love-lies-bleeding after the big hail storm. It was alot bigger, but it is really pretty just the same.
Here is Brooklyn and Seth in front of the plume poppy. I'm just glad there aren't any sheep in the pictures. Those naughty little Shetland Sheep. 

Pam came in to add some new soap. Pam makes the best soap and shampoo. My new favorite is Plum spice. YUMMY!!!!! (smelling not eating) 

Hello, Hello all you awesome humans out there!!! Can you believe it is October? Where has the time gone. This month is the one year anniversary of MY BLOG!!! It has been a rough year for me, but I've made it. It hasn't been easy working with Jane or should I say making Jane do what I want her to do. The shop has had it's ups and downs. The people that come in for coffee have had there ups and downs. All and all things have been interesting. I'm looking forward to an exciting new year blogging. If I can force Janes little fingers to work more than 3 days a week blogging. I have so many complaints!!!! But, I am really trying hard not to dwell on the bad. I must keep positive. I have a new girl friend Audi Torium. John has been working on the apt. upstairs. (very, very slowly) Which should have been rented out 2 years ago. But, John has alot to do. (yah, right). Ok, Ok I will dwell on the positive. Anyway, I was all excited last week when I thought the town was giving me a parade. Jane goes "hey Emporium there is a parade going right past you downtown" I get all flushed thinking it was all for me I smile at the people, throw candy because everyone knows you always throw candy in parades. Than Jane starts laughing at me saying it's a homecoming parade silly!!! Boy, did I feel stupid. I will be punishing her later.
 

See my beautiful Audi? Her and I are going bowling tonight. She has her own bowling alley. I can't wait. See how nice her bricks line up? I tell ya she is one nicely put together building. 

Some really cool people have been coming into the shop! This really cute couple came form St. Paul, Mn. This is Lauren and Emily. John and Jane had a great time visiting with them. I hope they come again.













This is Tyler learning to knit! You go girl! Jane thinks everyone should knit. The world would be a better place. (I think the world would be a better place if it were run by buildings)

These really cool people are from Seattle, Wa. Gene and Joyce. They were so nice. I hope when they are back in Wisconsin they come again for a visit. I wish Audi and I could go visit them. But alas, we have no feet.

Some wonderful knitting pictures Jane found on the internet. I love the internet. Isn't it great for knitting stuff?!

 

Last night was knitter night out. I was kinda looking out the window half listening to the knitters blah, blah, blah when I noticed the top of a building I had never noticed before. I yelled Jane run over across the street and down the block and take a picture of that building around the corner. She starts whining! I'm knitting do I have to go NOW! I said yes yes go take a picture of that building. I have to see her!!!! NOW. Here she is, isn't she beautiful? Her name is Audi Torium. I am in LOVE!