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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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