Hi Bob & the 3 amigo's,
Gee, it was nice to see the rear ends of Doc & Bill moving along the trail. Then to see B.O.B & Bill pulling! The country is very pretty and getting green after a winters nap. Keep all the wonderful pictures coming and do be careful. Hershey is a beautiful dog too! Take care and please tell Doc I still think is the most handsome of the lads.
Bonnie

ahhhhhh....so nice to see the words and pictures again. Made my day!

Hey Wagonteamster and all of your traveling companions. (Including your hardy fans.) We have enjoyed the short trip so much. The boys look amazingly well and muscled!!! It was nice to be onboard with Dottie and the rest of the gang. Looks like all the hot dogs he snitched from us on past trips have been good to Hershey. He is as well filled out as the boys. Hope to be on lots more of your short trips. Beautiful scenenry. You always manage to bring us through some great places. Thanks heaps. Without you, your eyes and camera, I would miss out on so much beauty in nature and horseflesh. What a way to travel. Thanks Bob. Good luck to you and Jacquie. Too bad the Hot tub was a little small to accomodate all of us, but glad you got a chance to enjoy it. God bless.

WOOHOO!!!! Great weekend trip!! Sue, thanks for getting the shotgun seat ready and for sharing it again. So good to see the rumps again.
Thanks for allowing us a glimpse into your life, Bob!
God bless,
Dottie

Mr. Wagonteamster, welcome home!!! The boys look beautiful. So glad to hear you, Jacquie, the Amigos (and us of course), are going for a ride. I AM READY!!! I cleaned the shotgun seat, painted it to match the wagon, and all of us are ready to ride. The wagon looks great. We are ready to board her as soon as you say gidedyup!!! It has been a long winter. We are now green, beautiful green! Iris's are blooming, so are the locusr trees. Spring flowers are coming right along. The azalea bushes are in full bloom and are gorgeous. Too bad you all aren't coming to see Indiana again. Are you? I know...wishful thinking. Get that camera busy and let us see through your eyes again. We are waiting for that book too. God bless you all.

Hey Bob and Jacquie

The weekend trip sounds wonderful! The shelf on the back of the Biscuit Wagon looks good. Did you do any work on the inside too? Spring may have sprung here in northwest Washington too, but being close to the ocean sometimes makes me wonder.

I am horrified for Chuck Reagan! I will keep Chuck and Mary in my thoughts and hope the Cosmos is listening. Here's to his speedy recovery!

I just read my last post. BLOB???? Seriously?! Would you believe I'm a professional secretary?
Guess I was just so excited to finally find the new BLOG~

Many thanks to all of you who helped me find the new blob. You are all awesome!!!

Howdy All y'all,
That pic of 'Hollywood' B.O.B. looks like he was eating good while daddy was in Newbraskie!!! Get the wagon-work done Bob and let's do some cross-country scouting... And 'round-out' the boys a little bit!!! Put a chuck-box on there,with doors on it and padlocks, so, Bill & Doc can't open them!!! Make it 24" deep and 4-5 foot tall, with 12" shelves and you can haul a bunch of extras!!!
Hope we get to travel soon!!!

Dottie: On the Home Page, look for "Latest Blog - Oregon Adventure". It's right there near the top.

My brother told me about your journey I've enjoyed each of your posting..

I can't find the new blogs!!!!!??????

Bob's back?!?! YAY!!!!!

Looks like he might have to let the harness out a notch or two. It appears that the lads really enjoyed their winter!

Welcome back to our favorite Wagonteamster. So good to read the tale of the Harrier. Our daughter is into nature photography and has some beautiful shots of bald eagles, their juveniles, the nestlings, and red tailed hawks among many other species. Such beautiful birds. Just as beautiful were the pictures of your new home and B.O.B. Guess Doc and Bill were too busy to pose for you. I know all of us in the "family" are really looking forward to seeing the "backcountry" from your perspective along with the gorgeous rears of our favorite equine friends. God bless and welcome home once again. As Larry the Cable Guy says..."Get 'er done" and as we all say...let's go...we are ready!!!

Not to change the subject or anything, but.....not being a teamster or a mathematician myself, I am wondering how one estimates the grade percentage of any given hill? Is there some kind of scope or something that would help with that?

Hey Deb - I got what you said the first time, but can see how some might misunderstand. Being a widow lady with wanderlust, I see where you're coming from. Just goes to show that we really have become a family and how important Bob has become to each of us. We will stick up for him, defend him, etc, etc.
Sure hope we hear something from you soon, Bob. The withdrawal symptoms are getting rough!!!
Hi to all the rest too!! Mom, Pop, Sue, Butterbean, Larry, Norma, KatZ, who did I miss?
God bless!!

We were so surprised to see horses and a wagon on I95 in Parker, Az. Passed you going both ways and it was the coolest thing ever!! We live in Lake Havasu and are so sorry to hear about the problem you had here. Hopefully, you will hit the road again soon. Safe travels.

hey guys, did not say that to be mean, That is what I meant, I would love to be a traveling woman"I have worked most of my life, and would love to see the country that way, I meant to say, why can't you find a woman that will travel with you and stick with you... Maybe you need to come to Alabama. LOL

Well said "POP" !!! It's nobody's business what Bob does or doesn't do with his life. Hope he just keeps doing whatever makes him happy. Who said "Mama Bear" protects her cubs... Look out for "Papa Bear".

Linda

P.S. I like "Pop" better than "the old man" :)

The Old Man hit the nail on the head roll on Bob.The Traveling Man!

Howdy W.T. / H.W......

Did you see what " bamabear4 " had to say about you ?? I laughed so hard, my teeth fell out !! Doesn't she know that 99% of women in this world want 1. A Big House & 2. Shiny Fast Transportation & 3. A Stay at Home Man to say ' Yes Dear ' to every request ???? There you are with a Tiny House on Wheels, 3 MPH Transportation that doesn't Shine,& YOU Seldom stay at home !!!! Think about it.......Only 1% of women in today's world can handle that kind of insecurity. Doesn't Bamabear understand how the odds are stacked against you ???? It's a REAL STRUGLE for a RAMBLIN MAN without a GUITAR or a MONKEY !!!! I'm Done.

Boy you sure do go through women, new girl friend,here new girlfriend there.. what gives?

Howdy Bob,
Just checking in to see if you're doing anything, but writing books... Hope all of y'all are in fine fettle these days..
Waiting for 'our' next 'adventure', as g-g-kid Josiah would say...

A belated Happy Birthday Bob! Haven't had a chance to check in lately, spring clean up, etc. sorry I missed it! Hope it was a good one Enjoyed the training video, you're certainly a pro. Take it easy on your trip back to Oregon. May the spirits be with you.

Hello again, Wagonteamster and our Amigos, Mom and Dad, and virtual family, Jacquie and Hershey. What a day. The first day I have been able to be outside. It felt so good. The temperature was just right, a nice breeze blowing and sun. Actual sun!!! I really felt alive. I trust all of you have seen Bob's latest video. I know his friends have a new respect for him. Reuben and Royale are beautiful animals, just not "our" beautiful animals. To see the Wagonteamster accomplish the training of them in such a short span of time is amazing. I, too, have a new respect for him. To see him harness them together for the first time..all I can say is WOW!! He stayed on his feet, had the boys under control, that is almost a miracle in that span of time. My congratulations, Bob. Had you done that by being with them 24 hours a day for a few weeks, I would expect it. But to work an 8 hour shift, and do this on a weekend. Amazing. I hope you all watch it. Looking forward to seeing you soon at home. We would love to see the boys and their reaction to having you back. God bless and give you a safe trip home.

Hey Bob,

Tried calling you no answer, will try later, but wanted to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Just seems like yesterday when you were born. I wish you all the happiness in the world and a blessed life to go with it. you are thoroughly deservering. have a great one and i will talk to you later.

love you,

mom

The comment about brakeing the horse reminded me how my Dad years ago would put a sack or two of feed on their back and led them around and later he would get on most of them with no problems.Bob hope everything is going well and hope to see you again.

Bob you have that team working real good for just a few hours time of working with them. As all
draft horse people know these gentle giants are so willing to learn that it makes our fear they
will blow up anytime something new comes at them, seem totally foolish. I remember the first time
I put a saddle on a mare I had. I walked her around in a round pen for about twenty minuets before
deciding to try getting to set on her. Well after I got my shorts in a tight enough wad to get on her,
the mare sorta looked around at my, as if to say,"It took you long enough to get on, now where we going?"

Judging by the way the weather looks in your photos, it must finally be getting warmer there.
Maybe the drive back will be just as warm. Good Luck. ljr

Hi Bob,
Enjoyed your training video's and all the great pointers on training young horses. I am happy for you that you will soon leave
Blair and join the 3 amigo's in Oregon. Take your time traveling along the open roads and be safe. Give all the 3 amigo's my love and I would love to see some up-dated photo's of them.. long hair and all!
Your friend,
Bonnie

Well as you may of noticed I'm Taunia I have not known Bob long but I think he is just an amazing person and I will never be able to thank him enough. He is a kind man with such a tender heart and I'm so proud to call him my friend. He is so amazing with Ruben and Royal. It is like the boys know that he is tender hearted and would never put them in danger the boys trust him so. I truly believe Bob loves this as much as they love playing his training games. I have learned so much from Bob, It is so wonderful to see Bob work his magic up close. He is always so calm and gentle but firm when needed. I have only heard him call Ruben a name at the Second lesson when he decided to buck very close to Bob I will be honest it even scarred me, Bob handled it like a pro and kept on Ruben until he started listening to what Bob was asking from him. As you all may noticed Ruben is the thinker and is the tester, Bob says he is a smart one. Royal is the laid back one of the two he is my pleaser. They are twins but very different from one another. I want to thank you all for following Bobs Blogs with the training of the boys I love reading all your comments. I will say I'm gonna miss Bob greatly when he leaves for Oregon I also know the boys will too. I know the boys and I will be starting a new adventure thanks to bob. Thank you again for your amazing gift that you have given to the boys and I God Bless you. Taunia

If your new book is going to be anything like your forward, I am going to need a huge box of Kleenex sitting next to me! My son had Duchenes Muscular Dystrophy and was in a wheelchair for several years before he passed on to his next adventure. Your description of the joy on the girls face brought back many memories of the wonder my son was able to find in life. Thank you for the good tears. Keep riding and keep writing. You are an inspiration to many of us.

Bob put me down for a first edition of your new book when it is finished, please. I sure hope
you have a safe drive home from Nebraska. I would hope that you make a few day or a week trips
this summer. It always seems I can hear the rhythmic sounds of the hooves and chains as I read
your blogs. On a side note, my brother Les has a outstanding yearling stud colt that he has bred
and raised. He took him to the international Show in Louisville, Ky last November and stood him
Grand Champion Stallion as a colt. Well keep the wind too your back, and good luck.

ljr

Hey Bob,

Thanks for the update... on yourself and the others...
I was wondering what happened to Chuck and Mary...
Bernie is sleeping or something... maybe got another boat :)...
and check on Randy every so often to see if he has figured out how to blog... lol...

I am slogging away in the salt mines here...:) I make Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer (salt)... and checked in to see how things where going...
Since no one else is gonna fill up your blog... I thought I would try... lol...

Can't wait for the book. Loved the forward.

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OOPS ! can't spell today... Bob does have another "life" not live... :)

Hello All,
Boy Dottie hit the nail on the head with her comment. We sometimes forget that Bob does have "another" live besides writing his blog for us all to enjoy. He's got a new girlfriend, a job, training a couple of horses etc. So forgive us Bob for pestering you to write on your blog. Enjoy your new adventure and just know that we miss you. But we're all here just in case you want to write something on your blog. :) Happy Spring everyone (when and if it ever gets here)

Hello all!!
Thanks Pop for the update.
We have all become so dependent on Bob's journeys that it's sometimes hard to remember that he has been traveling for his benefit and purposes and not simply to entertain US!!
But this 'family' he has created is certainly fun!
I wish ALL of you a Happy Easter and Spring (soon, please!).
God bless,
Dottie

Howdy W.T./H.W. & all the ships at sea :

Attn. Connie.. Nice post.. You understand that camping in snow & mud & freezing weather & slippery roads is not a healthy past-time. The term ' rest ' however, only applies to the horses. The summer travel is rest time for W.T. He is presently working 8 or more hours/ 5 days/ week, to replenish the wallet. Summer fun is his rest. He would like to finish the ' horse training ' in Blair, if the rain & mud would subside on weekends. Hopefully he wants a couple more sessions with Royal & Reuben before mid-April, when he is planning a return to Oregon. I'm sure you understand.

Thanks for writing, POP

I was quietly waiting for more virtual adventures, when I decided to try out another tack. So I bought a copy of Bob's Guide to Modern Wagon Travel. I enjoyed it immensly and it eased the need for a new fix. I also go back and reread some of the older material for bits of wisdom I may have missed before. So Bob, enjoy your "rest", and come back to us when you are ready.

Hi Everyone,

Just thought i would let you know, Bob called Saturday and all is fine. He is in the processing to cash out of let out of his job very soon.........It will be awhile, so please be patient. I am sure he will fill you all in very soon. I too read the last blog and wait but in his time we will share all his thoughts with you.......Just reminder and I have a very hard time with this, PATIENCE IS A VIRTURE. i think they forgot me, when they said that. All kidding aside, he will blog again when he has something to say or when he just has the time.......They love him there, he has great knowledge for them. It is a blessing........

Thanks to all for caring/

Barb

Come on, now... I check in every so often also... but it really hasn't been that long... I KNOW it seems like it has been months since the last leg of the last trip (in the wagon)... but it really hasn't been...
I miss reading about the travels as much as anyone... but we do need to let Bob have a little "rest" lol... I"m at "rest" now... lol... (I have to "rest" on my birthday... ain't that swell... :)) this is where I usually check in on "our" travels... It is fun to log in and see where we made it to in the last 24 hours or so... even at 3 miles per hour... I have 4 others I check in on... and NO ONE is moving... all grew roots and settled in... may have to go out and do something of my own...
Any way... Bob I hope and pray all is well in your world... let us know when you can how things are going... and to the rest of you... log in here and keep us apprised of what is going on in your world... let's use Bob's blog to blog our own... lol...

SURE WISH OUR WAGONTEAMSTER WAS STILL OUT THERE WITH HIS TEAM DOWN THE ROAD. MISS THE BUTTS PULLING THE WAGON. MISS THE IMAGINED SMELLS AND SOUNDS OF THE KLIP KLOPING BOYS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO CONTACT ME MY E-MAIL IS JRKZ@METROCAST.NET KAT Z

So glad to see youon your blog. Love to see what you are up to and miss you when there is nothing to read about what you are doing.

BOB and team! WOW, long time no read of your travels! Sounds like all is well. When will you be swinging back through Texas! Let me know as I would love to bring you out dinner again (this time I will also tow along some cold ones). Glad you are well!
Bucky in Dallas

hi bob sorry to hear your adventure is coming to an end, we really enjoyed reading about your adventures but your safty has to come first , im happy to see you found somone special in your life and the horses look beautiful so glad none of you got hurt during the last accident,unbelievable, at least you did somthing you always wanted to do we hope you and the lads enjoy your new life and thank you for letting us see where youve been,it was acually comforting to read about your day in the U.S. may God continue to guide and bless you all well miss you your friends from N.H.

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Hail, Hail, the gang's all here and mostly accounted for! In spite of the falling off the shotgun seat so many times, or beling licked like a popcycle by Hershey,I guess none of us are the worse for wear. LOL. It is so good to see all of the familiar names (even if I have to scroll back a bit to find you) and know you survived this stupid winter. So have I, but only with a lot of help from my doctors. I NEED ANOTHER VIRTUAL TRIP, WAGONTEAMSTER!!! I really don't care if it is just a tour around the house, the barn, or the outback, whatever!!! I have traveled via the Shotgun Seat so long, it pumps through my veins now. I admit it, Dottie, I AM ADDICTED. It is all the Wagonteamster's fault. His splendid descriptions, the bounce of those beautiful horse's buns, the jangle of the harness, the gentle coaxing to get them to pull together, the beautiful aroma of horse sweat and digested hay, even though I will admit, there have been times I wouldn't dare strike a match. LOL. I LOVE IT!! So hurry up and finish this stint at the plant and get home to the Amigo's Wagonteamster. Your loyal following is waiting. God bless you all. Sue

Boy it does seem like we are a broken family!!!
Good to hear from Norma, Butterbean, Larry, and a few days ago it was Sue.
Where's Mom, Pop, and KatZ?
I like the way you put it, Butterbean - we sit here 'lurkin'.
God bless,
Dottie

My friend, Judy and I think there is nothing to do if we can't read about your adventures with the boys, Bob.
Are you ever going to take another trip? We got to see all kinds of scenery through your eyes.
Sandra