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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Next town: Alpine
I camped last night at Bill’s Lake, a beautiful well-fed pond and small RV park. The bull frogs serenaded me all night long. It was lovely. This morning I woke up and was determined to make an early start. I … Continue reading
You never know what’s coming for you!
Last Tuesday in the very early morning I was woken from a peaceful sleep by the sound of galloping hooves. I was out of my tent and into my shoes before I was conscious – Jesse was running up and down … Continue reading
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Tagged drought, dust devil, forest fires, horse travel, Journey, Maverick, mercy, Poco Fire, Rodeo Chediski, vulnerability
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Fletch’s Savory Skillet Scramble
I’ve been meaning for quite some time now to put a few recipes up on the blog – it’s not all porridge and Clif bars – and sometimes a “what’s on hand” experiment is worth repeating. So – here’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon and corn, free range food, rodeo recipe, savory skillet scramble, skillet, trail food, unusual texture
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On the Trail Again!
Monday morning I awoke to a beautiful day. I was enjoying my Mocha and had decided to check e-mail before packing up. Both ponies were grazing contentedly – Mr. James on his long tether and Finehorn loose for the morning … Continue reading
Celebration!
Today I am celebrating 8 months on the Journey! I am celebrating being back on the trail again. I am celebrating Ponderosa Pines that smell of Vanilla (thank you K for that knowledge ;-)) and chipmunks and cooler … Continue reading
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Tagged apache-sitgreaves, celebration, graze, green grass, Journey, linear community, mile stone, ponderosa pines, reality of fantasy
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Jesus was a Transient
You can tell a lot about a culture by what can’t be joked about. And what can. I remember my visceral shock when I was over in Ireland and was told that the Irish were taking credit for the World … Continue reading
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Tagged homeless, irish humor, Jesus, Journey, lady adventurer, long riders, OM, transient, unencumbered, world trade center
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Out of the Frying Pan
Yesterday the Free Range Rodeo escaped the heat of the Gila Valley and ascended to the Mogollon Rim where I am camped among pine trees and cool breezes. Yippeeeee!!!! Blessings on B&C for their hospitality while I figured out how best … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, chaparral, Gentleman Jack, Gila Valley, Indian Hot Springs, Journey, Mogollon Rim, oasis, Quemado, Rolling Stones
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Heading North!
Just a brief update – A new plan is in place. Friday 8.June the ponies are going in a trailer (again!) and we’re heading up to Forest Lakes, up at 8800′ altitude on the Mogollon Rim. We’ll head east into … Continue reading
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Tagged altitude, continental divide, finding water, forest fires, Gila Wilderness, Mogollon Rim, new plan, reconditioning, Whitewater-Baldy
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