Thanks Mr.and Mrs. Skelding and Mr. Rayburn for confirming my suspicions. Bob the Teamster is fine and enjoying himself, but horse B.O.B. is bored out of his skull. Hope he doesn't get a belly ache from all of those blogs he ate last night and today. I noticed he has belched most of them up tonight on my end. Guess he did have a touch of indigestion. I hope that is the last trick he plays on us. We miss re-reading the blogs if no new ones appear. Bob the Teamster is going to have to watch that one closely. He could teach the other Amigos bad habits. Nice to hear that the Teamster keeps in touch with Mom and Dad. Speaks well of his upbringing. All of us who follow his journey closely feel like he is part of our extended family. We really enjoy traveling along with him even if it is at a distance. May God continue blessing him with great weather, good campsites, and good company. Sue

still not coming through on my end sadly

Interesting. Would like to do the same.

I think I fixed the problem with the website. I'm off on a three day camping trip this morning. Everything is going great. The Bighorn Sheep Count went great. We didn't see any sheep,but had a great time - Thanks Obama! I'll blog as soon as I can! Bob

Hey Don,

It is interesting that you brought up about the sheep. I think great minds run along the same lines. When I posted his location earlier this week, Bob had just written that he was going out to count sheep. I had a longer message in my mind that resembled yours, to put on the map, but it would not fit in the little box Google gives me. So I just put the short one that is there. Thank you for the laugh.

Cattlebarry

Hi Everyone.......

Bob called last nite when i was just going out, but told me he was going camping and something about sheep. I couldn't hear him too well as my dog,
was being a motor mouth and wanted to go outside.....i know he is ok and will fix the blogging when he returns.......thanks again


Barb

Bob,
I have been following you since you started your trip. I have especially enjoyed the western trip with you. The pictures have been outstanding,they make me feel I am on the wagon with you. My husband and i traveled many miles in the western states by motorhome. He passed away almost 2 years ago and I miss him and our trips together. You have helped me enjoy the beautiful scenery again.You have proved to us all on this journey how many wonderful people there are in the USA.
Thank you from all the people who would like to be with you.
Be safe on the road,
Carol R.

just realized i too havent seen any posts since 7-20 just thought he was in bad spot but checked out the map and it shows were he is so if he's posting i should be getting it but nothing oh just dont ya just love modern technology but hey we need to have our coffee time lol..kat z

....HEY BARRY.....

Like you said, everything since 7/20 fell off the cliff !! I suspect the culprit is horse B.O.B..... He has spent the last 4 months pasturing with strange Horses, Elk, & Cattle & seemed to enjoy....Now suddenly he is told to count & mingle with SHEEP & LAMBS !! I think horse B.O.B. has started a silent protest about DIGNITY, in support of John Wayne & all the 'old time' cattle ranchers......just a thought!

I notice he didn't disturb your map section because you have cattle & horses!!

Hope you enjoyed the county fair & keep smiling,

POP

The web site came up for me on my second try, but the last 8 days of postings are gone. I think Bob posted 3 or 4 that are missing. I hope it is a temporary problem and that he still has the missing post in his computer. The GPS has been sending me locations this week. You can see where he is at this address
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=114100068003356907394.000484df1f92395417e4d
I sure hope his hosting company gets the site fixed.
Barry

Hi! Bob for some reason your last three days posts are not on today. Have a good day love your writting. Pete O

I've been following the blog from the very beginning. Suddenly my server says I'm not allowed to follow Bob anymore. What happened? It was okay yesterday, July 28, 2010

Bob,
I'm so jealous of you camping with your horses! I've been following you for years and it sounds like you are having a great time in COlorado! I used to live there but we are in Missouri now. . I'd love to know your tentative route back to Indiana. If you drive thru Jefferson City , please stop by! we can put you all up! I have 1 Belgian draft gelding (Bob!) and just lost my mare Babe a few weeks ago . would LOVE to see you guys. BUt don't hurry out of Colorado, its HOT here and in KS.
Claire

We saw you several times in the Chama, Antonito area. When we got home we looked up your website. Very interesting. Sorry we didn't stop and visit with you. My twin boys are 7 and would have loved to pet your horses. They are all beautiful, by the way. I think your horses are lucky to travel with you and be able to see the world with you. What a great way to see things. I hope you are enjoying your life and adventure and wish you God's Blessings and much happiness along the way!!

Hi Bob You have mentioned before about an EVENER. Today you said you were going to buy a new one. I am guessing that an EVENER is what I know to be what is called a DOUBLETREE which the SINGLETREES are attached to. If this is incorrect please explain.It`s been some years sience I was associated with the subject. Thank You.

My husband and I saw you near Antonito, CO as we were driving through for a family reunion. We weren't sure what you were about but we looked up your website when we returned home. Now we wish we had stopped and talked to you. You've renewed our appreciation for the simpler things and our goal of a less hectic life. Hope you continue to travel safely!!

hate to tell you this but i think Doc needs a bath ..otherwise he still is a handsome boy

We saw you last week between Chama NM and Antonito Colorado. Finally got back home so I could look up your website. Best of luck to you in your journey.

We just want to say Hi, You are doing what we alway wanted to do, that is to see the county. We been following you from the day that we met you. Good luck in you travels and we will be with you in heart.

Bob, If you come through Kearney Missouri (Home of Jesse James, the Outlaw) let me know! We've got good pasture and room for you! We love reading about your travels and your pictures are just exquisite! The horse look great and beautiful! You stay healthy and safe!

Kay

Compliments to you on having the courage to "sell out" and "move on" to a life time dream of the simple life. Your method of pursuing your dream is unique, and very interesting, to say the least. May you and yours have safe travels until the day you decide to have your wagon wheels stop rolling.

Hey Buddy, So glad you are winding your way, albeit slowly, to our part of the world. Such beautiful Amigos. Glossy coats, muscles out the wazoo, absolutely gorgeous. Keep the pictures coming. Loved the ones with the kids on Billy Boy. Especially with the 3 riding backwards. He has become as tolerant of silly kids as Doc. LOL. You didn't look too unhappy not fishing in that inviting river though. Looked like a pretty steep descent to me. Of course, that is from a seasoned shotgun armchair rider. LOL. Pat the boys for us. God bless and safe journey home. I AM WAITING PATIENTLY. Take your time. LOL. Sue

Bob - the lads are the most conditoned horses I've seen in a long time. When you get body shots of them I amazed how handsome they are. Now let the manes grow in....

Hi Bob and Team,
From your picture with the large cut on your forehead, I knew that B.O.B. could handle the convict, but it was YOU that I was concerned about holding your own. Silly me!! The team looks so good with their manes trimmed and those muscles ready are a testament to what hard work can do for a body. Keep the great pictures coming and like POP says, keep you powder dry and close by just in case. Give Bill, B.O.B. and Doc a love pat from me. Be careful and Godspeed!
Bonnie

Update: the escapee was captured today, in an outhouse(I'm not kidding; that's what was reported on the news! :0 )near Lumberton.

Margo

Great trip! Glad to read about someone with horses traveling the country.

Just to clarify a few comments regarding the Forest Service at Trujillo Meadows Campground and other forests:
I live in Colorado and travel on the National Forest lands every weekend, all year long.
The Forest Service only restricts horses in some, but not all developed campgrounds. The Forest Service DOES NOT restrict horses from large areas. There are incredible opportunities to disperse camp on public lands with horses.

Glad to see you blogging again; about dropped out w/ the long lapses!

Bob, keep an eye out...two jail escapees from CO were confronted just NW of Dulce yesterday; one ended up shot by the Jicarilla Tribal police when he tried to assault them...the other got away, and is said to be dangerous(was jailed on assault w/ a deadly weapon charges). He is 24, white, shaved(not newly)dark hair but very light-skin, appears clean-shaven in mug shot,eyes look brown, but can't tell for sure. Name Jason something.
Just so you can be aware....
Happy trails as you begin the 'return trip'!!

Margo

Your story moved me so I had to come and find out more about you.
Poets for integrity's cattlebarry posted a piece on sight and I read it with awe.I am a published Author and Artist and I so enjoy giving life stories such as yours. You are an amazing man
Love Cookie

Hi Bob-- If you are ever in Vermont you are welcome-- we could spoil you and your horses. You are living a dream-- Keep safe and enjoy yourself every minute-- what a great idea!! Deb, & Charlie (Morgan/QH driving horse and Conie the unbelievable mini pony!)

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so glad to see you back online. my coffee tastes sweeter today..for all those people who grumble about his treatment of and the over all health of the horses. those horses look quite content to me if the pictures are accurate they are quite muscled up which is good . and as any true horseman/person knows if a 2000 lb plus horse didn't like what he was doing he wouldnt do it..and he has three of them ..sure wish i could be on that wagon with him there is nothing more beautiful to me than the back of horses butt minus certain smells lol unless of course i'm on that butt and looking over the ears i soooooooooooooooo miss my little arab mare....and trust me when she didnt like what we were doing she let me know and we would comprimise a lot had all to short a time with her....she loved to run and long distance trail rides

Bob, I live in Kemper County, Missippi, and have followed your adventures since February 2009 when I read about your accident on Highway 45 south of Shuqualak, MS. I am so thankful you recovered and had the determination and spunk to follow your dreams! I am enjoying your travels through your written updates and pictures. May God bless you, and keep you and your team safe, as you continue on your fabulous journey!

We too are traveling as much as possible in an RV. As soon as we sell some property in Texas we will also be traveling full time. As soon as we returned to Pagosa Springs where we are staying we looked you up on the internet. It was so sad about the accident and the horses being killed. God Bless you on your future travels. We really regret not stopping to talk with you. If you get to Pagosa Springs, Colorado please call us 210-213-9072 we would love to see you and spend some time together.

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Howdy Bob and team,

Boy, when you take a vacation you really take one.. I know you're working hard and not having much fun!!!
Hurry up and put something on the blog or you're gonna loose readership like ol' George did when he went to Israel.

Now I have to do some apologizing for something I said on here.. Joyce read it and got angry because she said I'd
insulted the memory of Clementine and she wouldn't have it... So here goes..I DO HEARTILY APOLOGIZE FOR CALLING THAT
DIMWIT CHELSEA A BITCH... and I hope you and Clemmie forgive me... I was angry at the time and engaged my fingers
before my brain...

Once again, the pictures are WONDERFUL...keep up the good work!

Once again, the pictures are WONDERFUL...keep up the good work!

Bob, I think I'm having withdrawal symptom's. Hope you get a signal soon.

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted you to know, Bob called yesterday and he is fine. He has had trouble getting a signal to blogged. it is all written, but cannot send it right now. it will be soon.

thanks

barb,
mom

THANKS Mr. Skelding for the update on Bob. He must be having a grand ole time.

Dear Bob, Bob, Bill and Doc,
I would just like to tell you how I found your website! I was doing research on pioneers, wagons, and hand carts. Your link poped up in a search and I was off and reading. The reason for my research was because Our church( The church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints) Takes the youth on a pioneer handcart tek. WE reinact the Mormon pioneer hand cart trek through Martins cove, and sixthed crossing, Wyoming. Your Blog gave me courage, and reminded me that its ok to rough it. Getting away form the crazy busey life and slowing down is good for everone. Here is a link to a newpaper article about us! http://www.bismarcktribune.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/article_8bde4d6c-8acf-11df-86fd-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story

Id have loved to have had a horse and wagon but we made due on human Power pushing and pulling. Thank you

Hi Bob and the 4 Legged ones,
So glad to hear that Joyce is doing just fine. I was thinking bout her the other day. I really do enjoy the pictures and reading the blog everyday. After all it has been awhile since we heard from you. What is going on? Do hope eerything is OK. B O B sure did get you a good one. I'm sure he is sorry about that.
Take care,
Kathy

.....Hi Everybody....

Bob called today from Dulce, N.M. & said all is O.K.....waiting for the start of the parade & pow - wow to honor home town actor " Little Beaver ", from the old radio & T.V. series " Red Ryder ". If signal is available, we should have a blog tonite or tomorrow A.M....... O.K. Kemosabee.....

Bob's Dad...Pop

Haven't heard anything from you in the last few days. Hope the kick to the head from the nag didn't damage you. Enjoy reading your posts

I think it is great you are still going. The horses look great to.

Bob,

You mention your friends cabin and not seeing any wild horses.....are you sure there are any left after the massive roundups the BLM is currently orchestrating? You have been traveling the country by horse covered wagon and you have seen and written about the open spaces. Do you have an opinion on the atrocities currently taking place?

Sue

Bob, we will be going through Pagosa Springs tomorrow and would like to see if we could meet you. We have followed you for over a year and this would be a real treat to meet you. Please let us know. Thanks. - Ryan

HI Bob,
I have always wondered what it would look like if Joyce decided to kick when I was behind her. Thanks for sharing and I am glad to see it wasn't serious. All joking aside I am glad you are ok and Joyce is glad you are ok. She is doing fabulous this year and I am getting weight on her in the right places, I will have to get you an updated picture. We are still doing the CMO and she is getting very good at it and can keep up with the young horses of our group. We rode at Marti's and celebrated the year anniversary of being together by getting first place all 3 days. I promised you she would have a great home and she does. She wants for nothing and would probably like it if I left her alone more often, although I think she really likes the fly spray and she actually grew a tail(albeit a small one) from all the grooming I do. Remember if you get anywhere near us on your return trip to Indiana come visit, but you CANNOT have Joyce back. LOL!! Keep blogging and posting pictures. I love to see places I probably won't get to visit, but once I visit the site I feel like I have been there. You insire those of us who wish we were doing what you are doing. Keep safe and keep roamin!!

Message for KIANA CRAWFORD.......

You seem a bit confused !!! last year ( 2009 ), Bob was in Franklin, IN in July ( TRIP # 2 )

................ This year is ( 2010 )....Bob is located in S.W. Colorado ( Try TRIP # 3 )

You have missed 9 months of great travel across Arkansas, Texas, N.M., & some great scenery in Colorado ! Catch up on the last 9 months of great scenery & come on back & give everybody a fresh opinion.

Very kindly, Bob's Pop....Don Skelding

HowdY,
Well I must say you certainly are the icing on the cake ! I am so green w/jealousy ,what more could a person ever want ? You are AAAAWWWSSSSOOOOMMMMEEE! Such an incerdiable journey and whats more, you are the hero of us all . My best and most trusted friend ,Toby(a Sheltie I rescued @ 5 months from the arms of death) very much hope to meet up w/you if you are still fairly close to Franklin,In. Looks like you stayed there Sunday so hope to catch up w/you for a story or two.Your Horses and Wagon are a MasterPiece to say the least, and I enjoy veiwing the works of creative folks .The Wagon is just so adorable, and have some ideas to maybe share for your internet connection besides StarBucks WiFi & such. If you can get dial up ,you can get DSL too:) You sound like a good fella and since most folks appreciate and respect you & your journey & those that don't are just plain missing out huh? You are a modern day American Hero to us all. To thy own self be true is all one needs to remember to do and the rest will fall in place as it is meant to .If I don't get to meet you before you leave Indiana, well there's always next time:) Happy Trails there Wagon Master.
Until we do meet,"Ki" Prounounced Key & Toby Bear