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About Sea G Rhydr

Sea G Rhydr and her pint sized ponies, Theodore and Franklin - embarking on a grand adventure to cross America.

New England

I have always dreaded “leaf season” in the North East.  The bright colors of the trees clash and jar and make me cringe.  I find it gaudy and overblown and frankly kind of embarrassing to have to bear witness to … Continue reading

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YOU Are Invited!

One month from today I’ll be riding into Minot, Maine – leading a parade to honor Mesannie Wilkins (The Last of the Saddle Tramps), proudly carrying the flag of the Long Riders’ Guild and bringing my own 25 month Journey to its … Continue reading

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The Muchness of it All

In five weeks this ride will be done.  Minot, Maine will be a real place full of real people in my heart – rather than  a spot on a map, a destination and a bunch of e-mails full of plans.  … Continue reading

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Please Click Here

I recently learned that my dad and my aunt, who are both actively supportive of my Journey, didn’t know that I put a new photo up on facebook most days.  I also learned that many people who have “liked” me … Continue reading

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I Love Questions

     One of the strange ironies of the past two years – as I’ve embraced the life of a Saddle Tramp, technically “homeless and indigent”, often sleeping in barns, abandoned houses or under the stars, cooking one pot meals on … Continue reading

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Change of Perspective

I am writing tonight from the basement of my parent’s house in Greenville, NY.  No, the Journey isn’t over, but I had a chance to come home (with the ponies) for a family reunion and a period of rest (and … Continue reading

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NY state of mind

It’s a strange thing to say that returning to the state of New York feels like coming home.  I said that recently to someone who replied, “See, you really are a New Yorker.”  I shook my head at that, I … Continue reading

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Photos by Brandie Gitchel

I was happily on my way to Houghton yesterday when I realized that I wasn’t where I thought I was!  Hot and humid and an ambitious amount of miles to cover even without getting lost – I absolutely should have had my … Continue reading

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Photos by Mike Hutten

Mike took these as I was riding away from Hog Shed Pottery Studio where we enjoyed a day of comfortable accommodations and delicious, nutritious food.  Finehorn was delighted  to realize that the packs would be following via vehicle.  The recent rest days … Continue reading

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some days are better than others

The herd and I crossed into New York on a hike and bike trail that used to be a railroad.  It was absolutely lovely.  There was no traffic, the footing was perfect, there was shade and the apple trees provided … Continue reading

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