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one time only

One week from tonight (Good Lord willing and Big Creek don’t rise) I will be sleeping in my new house for the first time!  After weeks of exploring options I found a man with a truck and trailer who is … Continue reading

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Finehorn and the Runaway Christmas Tree

This morning I looked out into the back yard and saw a large Christmas tree lying on its side. It needed to be transported roughly 400 feet to the front porch.  Thinking of Saint Finehorn’s future, I volunteered.  Never mind … Continue reading

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how does it feel?

I keep getting asked this question, or these questions: How does it feel to have crossed a continent on horseback?  How does it feel to be done with your ride?  How does it feel to have accomplished your life’s dream … Continue reading

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parade report

I found this blog post about the Minot parade when somebody linked to my blog from there – was fun to read another perspective on things 😉  also good photos – enjoy!  http://louielbm.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-last-of-saddle-tramps-mesannie.html Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the ponies are … Continue reading

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Sun Journal Article and Photos

The ponies and I are back in Greenville at my folks’ place after an incredible, long, emotional, fun, intense and wonderful weekend in Minot, Maine.  Tomorrow morning Dad and I return the borrowed horse trailer to Hollis, NH and the … Continue reading

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hOMe

Early in the Journey Gryph and I would joke that we were out on an adventure, finding the “om” in homeless.  We quickly learned that this wasn’t a very appropriate joke when we were trying to find a place to … Continue reading

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I Love a Parade!

I’ve been trying to write a blog post about reaching the Atlantic Ocean and the end of the Journey.  I’ve sat down every day with my laptop and searched for words… And for the moment I’m giving up because there are … Continue reading

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We’ve come a looooooong way…

             

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Nature v Science?

I looked at him yesterday and he looked back at me.I have no idea what he saw (or even exactly where his eyes are)but I saw grey whiskers and instantly reverted to the masculine pronoun.I was Trying to sit still … Continue reading

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Minot Planning Update

Plans in Minot are changing a bit -> at the meeting somebody pointed out how DARK it would be at 5pm in Minot (after daylight savings time) on 8.November!  So – the new plan: all of the “official” festivities will … Continue reading

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