WOW! I am so glad to hear you and the horses are OK. What a day that must have been. T?he important thing is that you are all safe. A time to stop is needed. I certainly don't blame you. Keep us posted on things in OR and how the lads are doing.

Bob, I have followed you all 4 trips and I am sorry that your 4th had to end like this. I am sure you had flashbacks of Mississppi. I am thankful the horses, dog and you and your girlfriend are OK. I will miss your writings and your pictures. I looked forward everyday to hear about your adventures. Good luck in the next chapter of your life. I will be checking in for the epilogs.
Helen
Murrells Inlet, SC

I am sure the flashbacks of your big accident earlier took the fun out of your travels. You have been on a hard march. This is an example of how in an instant the direction of our lives can change.
It has been obvious that there has been a part of your life needs some attention. The relationship you have been holding close and quiet must need some light. Live your life for those you love. We all care what happens to you and yours. Hope your blog continues, you have added so much to our lives, but you must also have yours. Don't know how many of us would have been willing to share as much of their personal lives as you have.
Through you there are a lot of people who have seen and tasted parts of this great country we probably will never know on our own.

Hey Bob, Yikes!!!!! That was a close one:( Thank God the spirits were with you and everyone's okay!!! Had an very uneasy feeling something was amiss with no post yesterday. You made a good decision to end the journey for the safety of the team and yourselves. You and the team brought excitement, amazement, joy and inspiration to so many along the way. We'll look forward to the elilogs to come. Safe travels as you regroup, our thoughts are with you. Keep the spirits

So sorry to hear of the accident and that you're going to pack it in. Can't say as i blame you though, the safety of you and the boys comes first. I've really enjoyed reading of your travels since you came through here last spring. Can't wait to see if there will be a trip 5. Gonna miss you in Colo. Peace and prosperity.

Friends of ours from Goshen, NY told us about your trips. This is the first one we've followed on-line. Hope to meet up with you
and your team one of these days. Stay safe.

If you're travelling through northern North Carolina one of these days, feel free to stop by my farm for a few days' rest.

Howdy Friends of W.T. & Amigos.....

They are O.K. !! Small fender bender south of Lake Havasu City. Some old lady didn't understand...Flashing Yellow Lights mean ' Caution - Slow Down ' !! She banged the back corner of the trailer & there was a temporary ' Rodeo '. I guess all the moonbeams haven't gone to Miss. & Ala. As comedian Ron Smith often says..." You Can't Fix Stupid " !!

Bob tells me He & the lads & equipment are at the rodeo grounds in S. Havasu City.

Pop

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bridgeport!

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I just heard about the accident. I am in Gardnerville, NV. I am friends with Blair...and the crazy car full of ladies that you hung out with at Burning Lamb! I would love to know if there is anything you need? A place for the horses on the way back? Just let me know. 775.781.6051 or jaimielawrence@yahoo.com. you are in my thoughts and prayers!

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So did Bob and B.O.B. and Doc and Bill have an accident? Enquiring minds need to be set at ease or else notified of where to send help.

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I just heard about the accident. I am in Gardnerville, NV. I am friends with Blair...and the crazy car full of ladies that you hung out with at Burning Lamb! I would love to know if there is anything you need? A place for the horses on the way back? Just let me know. 775.781.6051 or jaimielawrence@yahoo.com. you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Made my daughters day great to see someone with a steel pair enjoying our country in style your horses are beautiful looks to be one heck of a team, speed safe out there brother and if you pull through Kingman, AZ shoot me a email me and the family will have a burger with you and hopefully catch a cool story of your travels. And sorry to read about the loss of your first team quite the shame! - Jeff Lowe 11/14/2012

Amazing!

We were so excited to be able to see and visit with this amazing couple with their horses and dog. Our granddaughter "Maddie" enjoyed sitting up on the horse as it got its drink next to our river house...also "Maddie" and her mom "Sandra" got a picture taken together. Be safe and hope to one day see you again!

Good luck Bob...your doing what thousands of us could only dream of...sorry about your accident...that had to be rough..

I spend lots of time in Parker AZ and I hear your near there now...may your luck be plenty.

Just a small correction. I've never had the pleasure of meeting Bob. But, my wife and I were very happy to provide his "lads" a few bales of hay via the good folks at a local Lake Havasu Feed store, properly named "Hungry Horses". Hope their stay in Havasu is a good one. Really sorry I can't be there. My wife may stop by though.

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Hey Pop,

Not only did he not add the miles, after his repairs to the wagon on his day off, he must have installed a time machine, because he went from the twelfth of November to the twenty third in just 24 hours. Ha Ha Must have been strong bloody marys. The other day a lady did not believe the horses could pull uphill at 19 miles per hour. Shucks that is a piece of cake compared to traveling 11 days in 24 hours......now that is really fast. I bet Butterbean's head is still spinning after going to sleep one day and waking up 11 days later. Happy trails to you all.
Barry (keeper of the unofficial wagonteamster map)

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I saw Bob driving his wagon on HWY 95 between Lake Havasu City and Parker, AZ. I was driving home from work with my daughter, who promptly looked up the website on the back of the wagon. Beautiful horses!

Howdy Amigos.......

Tell your W.T. to lay off those bloody marys !! Also tell him today is 11/13/12 and add today's mileage to make a trip total of 2833. Some W.T. s just can't hold the vodka !!!!

Sleep Well, . POP

Took some pics had passed you then pulled over waited for you to catch up, pretty awesome!!

Bob - Afraid you're going to find AZ 95 stays well east of Lake Havasu after you cross the Bill Williams River and the trek from there to Lake Havasu City is pretty barren. Spoke with some very nice people today in Lake Havasu City about your journey. Particularly Kathy Covert, owner of a local feed store called "Hungary Horses". She and her friend Sandy Nagel, director of the Rodeo grounds at Sara Park on the south end of town, are looking forward to your visit and making you and the "boys" feel at home. Safe Travels. Sorry I can't be there to meet you and your lads. Continued Safe Travels - Steve

I met Bob at the neigborhood Walmart. He was traveling through our town and stopped for a rest.. I was very fortunate to interact with the horses and couldn't have been more happy to see someone doing what they LOVE.. Good Luck and Drive Safe..

B.O.B., Bill and Doc look pretty happy in your blog today. Look at all the happy faces you have put on happy people by showing up and sharing your good horses and happy energy. And you look very happy pounding in fence posts. It is a good life, eh? It is contageous, I'm very happy for you. As always, thanks for sharing your life and travels so we can enjoy them vicariously. Happy Trails, Mary Anna

Hello Wagonteamster. Man, it is sure nice getting off that desert. Got sorta warm packed in here on the Shotgun Seat. When we peeked at the luxurious digs you have found for us to camp tonight, next to a beautiful river even, all of us breathed a sigh of relief. Especially after an exciting ride when the big boys shot off like a rocket up and down those dips. Poor old Butterbean had to have a strong grip on all of us ladies to keep us from flying out the back. We are all settled down now, thank you. The pictures are tremendous. You sure are capturing the scenery real well. I am glad you have the coverage to share with your fans. I know they enjoy them. Oh, just a reminder, your inbox is overloaded. Might want to check it out when you can. We hope you have a great time down and the horses get to rest and enjoy being what they are. BEAUTIFUL HORSES!!! God bless for sharing. Viya con Dios

bob, I have draft horses myself and I can't beleive that your horses were going 19 mph up hill, can't beleive they can go that fast on flat land, oh well hope your travel is a safe one

As always, love the pictures....Especially of the GREEN and RIVER! I know the horses must be pleased to be done with the dessert.

I see you guys are a couple of weeks plus some on your plotted schedule. Time to RELAX!

Stay safe...have fun!

Happy to know you got through the desert so well and are now in green space once again...Look at all that water, and it's not a mirage! A rest in such a pleasant spot is well deserved. Enjoy!

I am avidly following your #4 trip having joined you after crossing the Mojave desert. Have a lot of reading to do to catch up on your trip and past trips. A horse lover from South Australia, I love your big horses with their big hearts and joy of pulling your wagons. Cheers!!! Glenda in OZ

Was curious about your trip, looked up your site, and found out you started from Deerfield, NH. We are on a cross country trip from Barnstead, NH. Safe travels!

Dear BOB, Bill, Doc, and Mr. Bob S.,
I just got through reading the blogs that your person, Mr. Bob, had written, and enjoyed it immensely!!! I would die to be living and participating in the adventure you are in, traveling across the good ol' USA, in the manner that we just don't see anymore! I really enjoyed seeing you when you were passing through our neck-of-the-woods in Northeastern California!! You have touched and brought joy to the hearts of the people that you have met on your journey!! I wish there were more people and animals in the world like you!! Happy travels!!!
Karen Gardella
Doyle, CA

Dear Bob and fellow (horses) travelers, I think I have become addicted to following your daily ventures. Your photography of the area your passing thru is truly beautiful. I do so admire you for following your convictions. What a great way to meet people and see our beautiful country. Best wishes for safe traveling for you and Bill, B.O.B. 'n Mr. superhorse Doc.

Dear Bob and fellow (horses) travelers, I think Ihave become addicted to following your daily ventures. Your photography of the area your passing thru in truly beautiful.

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Hi Bob, glad you made it to the aqueduct and found the precious liquid! I was a bit concerned when we exchanged cards and discussed this part of your trek while you were in Yucca Valley. When you make the abandoned Rice townsite (where the railroad Y crosses the highway) another leg of the aqueduct will parallel the north side of the highway and tracks for several miles should you need to tank up again before reaching Vidal Junction and signs of habitable structures again.
I enjoyed reading through your blog and learning more about this and your other trips. Thanks for sharing some of your story and time with me in Yucca Valley. Brief though it was, it made a lasting impession and I look forward to following your blog during the remainder of your travels. Travel safe, I hope our paths cross again someday. Blessings, Fireman John

Hi Bob,
A friend in Taos sent me your website address and I've been having great fun reading your daily log from trip #3! I work for a young man who buys cars at different car auctions around the country so we often fly or drive there to pick them up and drive them back here to northern Minnesota. In the few years I've been doing this I've made several trips from San Diego and other points southwest driving cars back. My only sister lives in Mesa, AZ so I usually include a few days with her along the way. I've fallen totally in love with the desert and the whole southwest in it's many many fascinating facets---your trip pictures bring back tons of fun memories as I love taking back highways and seeing the countryside, stopping to take pictures and explore wherever the notion takes me. I've followed highways to dead ends and had the time of my life seeing things I'd never have had the chance to see otherwise! I'm SO envious of your being able to do this from behind two horses at such a wonderful slow pace! Drivers of other vehicles have a tendency to get really irked when you drive at that pace with a car! The quiet you must enjoy, with only the sound of horses hooves, must be an incredible experience. You get to hear all the birds and coyotes and other wildlife, especially at night when you camp---what a treat! I've often slept in the car, but being a woman alone is a whole different story so I usually sleep with all the windows rolled up tight & covered, in places like truck stops or WalMart parking lots, where it's safer than out somewhere isolated and anyone could try to get in the car. LOL---once I got to rent a real teepee (already set up) in the campground at the entrance of Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park! Had to rent a sleeping bag & ground pads and wear every stitch of clothing I had with me to stay warm that night. The temp in Henderson, Nevada had been over 100º when I flew down there to pick up the car but it dropped to 40º that night in the Park! You've probably been through plenty of those kinds of temp extremes, too, huh?
Having owned horses myself most of my life what you're doing is thrilling to read about, Bob! I look forward to exploring the rest of your site!
Stay safe and have fun!
Kathy

If you come into the Mohave Valley, stop by the Moon River RV Resort where we are spending the winter. I'll put the coffee on....stay safe Bob.
Jean and Doug Dodds,
from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

My wife and i were in a Jeep in the Desert just east of 29 Palms CA.
We took pictures & video if you would like them let me know.


HAVE A GREAT TRIP

I sure enjoyed meeting you, Herschy, Bob and your other 2 horses when you were in Ridgecrest, Calif. I look forward to your continued blogs, and will catch up on all that went before. It was a real treat to meet the Belgians and Percheron up close. They are wonderful. I got kissed by Herschey and visited with you. Wish you all the best.

Hello, I saw you about 4pm on Sunday, Nov.4 on State Route 62 in Twentynine Palms, CA, and took 3 pix. I thought I saw you & your team that morning in Joshua Tree on Sunfair Road. If you get a chance, email a road story or something and I'll put you in The Desert Trail newspaper, where I am a reporter.

Hope you are all well, and am terribly sorry to read of your horrific accident early on. Be careful out there!!!

Rebecca Unger, The Desert Trail Newspaper

Bob, I venerate Doc, but Bill has my heart....Bob is such a movie star, but Bill, he is a goer...he keeps going till he cant...I feel that...if I am wrong, sue me....I love Bill more so than the other lads, but they all have a place in my heart....God Bless and Keep You All...

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11-4-'12 Well, been called a rat before, but didn't know there realy was one!!!!!! Ha, Ha, Wishing you best of travels, many of us would like to do the same!Being 86 years old, I've waited too long! But have had much experience with horses and mules when growing up on the farm in Mo. My great grandfather was a mule trader during the Civil War, sold to both sides!! I travel some with a '96 Dodge Cummins pulling a 1954 Spartan trailer, ther'll never be a better trailer! ===Fred=== ghpG ?

We were showing a visitor some of the quirkier sights in Joshua Tree, CA, when we passed you on the highway, the quirkiest sight of the day. Of course we pulled over to take pictures. Love what you're doing. A picture of you and link to your site are now on my Facebook page.

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Hi Bob,
I'm sorry for you lost of Applejack. R.I.P. beloved Applejack. I know how you missed sweet Clementine and I know you will miss Applejack even tho you were not with him everyday. Keep you chin up and give my favorite, Doc, a big HUG! Tell the other two boys I love them too. Take care and be safe,
Bonnie

Good by dear Applejack....You remind me so much on my little boy Feller who passed in 2006, coloring and all.

Bob, once again, your pictures are outstanding and I thank you for sharing them SOOOOOO very much!

RIP AppleJack. grass and oats to you.

you ended you blog stating that the world is a wonderful place. Yes it is - when looked at as you do rather than by watching the 'News'.
The way you are sharing your journey with all of us sure helps to restore my faith in human nature. I've always believed in the basic good of folks everywhere but when all we hear is crime, hate, terror, evil, etc, its hard to keep a good attitude.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
God bless your travels - (and move over Butterbean you're crowding the rest of us, hang on Sue)

Sorry to hear about AppleJacks passing. I have been fortunite enough to have many great dogs in my life and one amazing horse. My husband and I recently got a horse after 18 years of marriage and he loves her to death. We hope to soon get another one so we will be able to trail ride together.