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Post by Autumnbriar on Feb 11, 2009 15:26:57 GMT -5
THE TISHOMINGO WAGON TRAIN ASSOC. OF NE MISSISSIPPI SENDS THIER PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES TO YOU BOB. You met one of our members (Danny Pounds) as he was driving his 18 wheeler log truck through Tennesee. He told us about you before you got to Booneville. We dont know what your condition is, but hope you will be able to continue your dream in the near future. IF YOU NEED ANY HELP, (ie; rebuilding your wagon, getting 2 more percherons, or just a place for you and your horses to recouperate,) We have many experienced wagon builders, harness makers, and handy guys here in New Site. And we have room for you and your horses. My husband and I built our own wagon, as did many others here.
OUR PHONE #662-728-0367 Friends in equine, Lloyd and Janet Williams
Tishomingo Wagon Train Assoc.
These posts kinda get lost and I have been trying to scroll throught the guestbook and save posts that offer help and such, if you find one please save it here for Bob as as easy reference for him:
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Post by docsara on Feb 12, 2009 7:26:52 GMT -5
Date:
02/12/2009
Guest:
7 (Reference ID: 1762676)
Name:
DAVE DIANE MATTHEWS
Email Address:
LADYODOGS@PEOPLEPC.COM
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
PASSING THRU TOWN/TV/PAPER
Comments:
OUR HEARTS GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS COMPANIONS, OUR HOUSE AND BARN ARE OPEN TO YOU TO COME AND RECOVER WITH NO EXPENSE FOR ANYTHING. AND WITH NO CHECK OUT TIME. WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE WITH A LARGE HOUSE, YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE/FLOOR. YOUR JOURNEY, IS WHAT LIFE IS ABOUT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT AT US ANY TIME/HOUR, WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION ALSO. WE ARE SAYING PRAYERS FOR YOUR RECOVERY, AND FOR YOUR COMPANIONS, GOD SEEMS TO TAKE ALL THE GOOD ONES, WE LOST OUR FAVORITE HORSE THIS PAST FALL, VERY YOUNG, WE TRULY FEEL YOUR PAIN. WE SHALL SEE THEM AGAIN SOME DAY OVER THE "RAINBOW BRIDGE". CALL ANYTIME 315-776-4034
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Post by jpmerjb on Feb 12, 2009 11:04:28 GMT -5
I remember reading yesterday 2/11 someone in GA offered to help build a wagon, including safety features. Will have to scroll down through all the Guest Book signatures to find a link, name or phone number. It is so wonderful all the out pouring of prayers and help that have been sent Bob;s way. He touched so many people in such a short time while on the road. As Bob says America is full of Good American people.
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Post by dottie on Feb 12, 2009 14:08:46 GMT -5
Somewhere maybe 2/11 there was someone who offered a Percheron named Alex. I spent some time looking for it but need to get back to work  |
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Post by dottie on Feb 12, 2009 14:34:31 GMT -5
Found it!
Date:
02/11/2009
Guest:
799 (Reference ID: 1761984)
Name:
Donna l. Young
Email Address:
littlefoal@hotmail.com
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
foxnews.com
Comments:
Dear Wagonmaster:
I am praying for you, your family and your wonderful horses.I wish that I had met you under different circumstances, but there is a reason for every moment of aour lives, and God knows all things. I am hoping that you are doing well, and your team members are in good hands. We have draft horses and many riding horses. We use the drafts to pull a covered wagon that we use in Civil war re-enactements at different places in Pa. and Maryland.
If you decide to continue your journey, please let us know. We have a large Percheron named Alex. His older team mate died last year and has left Alex waiting for a jog to do with another Horse. Alex is about 18 hands and is a very gentle giant. He is about 16 years old and was once a logging horse. He lost his left eye in sometine of accident years agp, so must be the outside horse on the team. We love him very much and would not just offer him to anyone. When your journey is complete, he can come back to us, unless you would like o deep him.
Please let me know how you do and how the horses are when you are able.
God bless and keep you,
The Young family
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Post by ann on Feb 12, 2009 18:02:53 GMT -5
Here is one I found while I was looking for another one.
Date:
02/11/2009
Guest:
1029 (Reference ID: 1761802)
Name:
Barry Rayburn
Email Address:
cattlebarry@yahoo.com
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
central Indiana
Bob,
I am saddened beyond words for your loss. My Prayers go out to you. The two days I spent as your out rider were wonderful. I can be there in ten hours. Let me know how I can help. If you want I can drive down and figure out what you need once I get there. My number is 765-659-3067. Gina will miss Doc immensely.
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Post by ann on Feb 12, 2009 18:05:19 GMT -5
This lady is so generous! She has 2 beautiful horses she is willing to give Bob if he wants them. Date: 02/11/2009 Guest: 1035 (Reference ID: 1761790) Name: robert and becky shope Email Address: bob@nbarefuge.com Where did you meet or see Bob?: following the web site every day I am a teamster in Indiana we have followed you on your journey every day we were hurt when we found out what happened our prayers are with you. We run New beginnings animal refuge in indiana www.nbarefuge.com we have 2 belgian mares 2 1/2 years old they are babys they have never been apart thay need to be trained and we know that they will never replace your babies we are offering you the 2 girls if you would like to have them. |
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Post by Autumnbriar on Feb 12, 2009 18:42:59 GMT -5
I am a teamster in Indiana we have followed you on your journey every day we were hurt when we found out what happened our prayers are with you. We run New beginnings animal refuge in indiana www.nbarefuge.com we have 2 belgian mares 2 1/2 years old they are babys they have never been apart thay need to be trained and we know that they will never replace your babies we are offering you the 2 girls if you would like to have them. |
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Post by ann on Feb 13, 2009 0:39:19 GMT -5
Date:
02/13/2009
Guest:
7 (Reference ID: 1763261)
Name:
Sharon
Email Address:
ssmith6119@yahoo.com
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
Rush Hospital
Bob, You worked with my brother Ken at the power plant in Dearfield, NH. I live near Laurel, MS in the country. The world just keeps getting smaller. We are retired from the Air Force but both work full time job now, and glad to slow down in live. We have been in MS for 12 years now. There is a lot of wonderful people here in this state. My brother called me the day after the accident very concerned about you and the horses and dog that made it. We have pasture land for your horses as long as you need it while you recover. We would love to help with them as long as you need. That is a long road in itself. Reading about your journey, you may never understand how many lives you have touched. May the grace of GOD be with and your family
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Post by jpmerjb on Feb 13, 2009 10:37:48 GMT -5
In the Maps section on Bob's Blog the newspaper article stated his sister went to the accident scene and looked for some of Bob's belongings. I went back through the well wishers in his Guest Book and found that a couple may have picked up his stuff.
I am not computer savy and don't know how to move one article to another place but this is the information.
Dated 2/11/09 #594 Reference ID# 1762471 Janie & Gilbert Gregg Ph# 601-481-4324 So hopefully someone will let the family know to contact these people.
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Post by dottie on Feb 13, 2009 11:16:33 GMT -5
jpmerjb - thanks! I e-mailed this info to both the man who mantains the map and Bob's daughter Lisa
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Post by jpmerjb on Feb 13, 2009 14:26:29 GMT -5
Dottie. Thanks for passing on the info. I can find things but then don't know how to transfer it.
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Post by palmarge on Feb 14, 2009 18:19:43 GMT -5
Date:
02/14/2009
Guest:
8 (Reference ID: 1763758)
Name:
Paula Murff
Email Address:
murffp@bellsouth.net
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
wish I hd
Comments:
My sister and brother-in-law own the Texaco in Macon, sister Pat called me immediately knowing how I feel about animals. The last 13 years of my life have been devoted to saving animals. I am grateful the two horses didn't suffer and the two others are doing well and waiting on Bob and Clementine to be reunited. Many,many prayers are going up for your entire family and we are all elated over the news that Bob's children and Mom are with him. If any of you need a place to stay, a ride from here to there or a place for Clementine to spend time and be loved, please feel free to let me know. Prayers and more prayers go up every minute.
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Post by palmarge on Feb 14, 2009 22:28:26 GMT -5
This was just posted on Bobs board:
Date:
02/15/2009
Guest:
8 (Reference ID: 1763808)
Name:
Mike Vogel
Email Address:
vogel@dragonbbs.com
Where did you meet or see Bob?:
N/A
Comments:
I, as many of you, have been inspired by Bob's journey. We all knew, from what Bob had said, and from our own experience, that Bob did run a risk of injury from what he was doing. I think what we all found exciting about what he was doing was that he said "what the heck, I'm gonna do it anyway." That, to me, is the American way. Bob is hurting right now, as well as his two surviving horses. From what I have heard from "mom," however, I think Bob AND his horses will be healing sometime soon. I have a proposal for all of the good folks sending Bob their good wishes. Why not get together and rebuild Bob's wagon. Lets build it of lightweight material, which could be pulled by his remaining two horses? If this can't be done, why not have a support vehicle follow along behind? If Bob needs a bit more time to recover and needs some help driving, there have been enough teamsters he's met along the way (myself and my dad included), that we could fill in for him (as long as he can go along and tell us where to turn) until he's ready to take the lines. I, for one, think that Bob's dream is worth finishing. I know that there are many out there that feel the same way (hell, I can't even keep up with the well-wishes). Lets all pitch in and finish this man's dream and accomplish ours as well. My name is Mike Vogel. I live in Georgetown, Ohio. If you are interested in this project, send me an email at vogel@dragonbbs.com. Lets pool all of our resources and complete this man's dream. By the way, I have never personally met Bob, but have been inspired by his dream. A message to Bob's family - If I am out of line with what I am suggesting, let me know and I will immediately stop all attempts to continue with this plan. Whichever way this continues, I wish Bob, his family, and his horses the best. God bless.
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Post by skipnmud on Feb 14, 2009 22:52:33 GMT -5
Way to go Mike. I'm sure you'll get all the help you need. I don't know what I could do but I'd like to help. Keep us posted.
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