Tag Archives: Minot

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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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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the Onset of Summer

The past 5 weeks have been wonderful, exactly what the ponies and I have needed, perfect, insanely frustrating and Not According to Plan.  My mom called today to remind me that it’s been almost two weeks since my last blog … Continue reading

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the Gift of a Word

Several times when I’ve gone in to schools to speak with the kids I’ve been asked “What’s the best gift anyone has given you on this Journey?”  A few reporters have asked the same question.  It’s a hard one to … Continue reading

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update and mail drop

Mr.James has come down with a case of rain rot and we’re needing to take a break for a week or so while I doctor him twice a day.  There’s no way to deal with this while we’re moving since … Continue reading

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