Have a Good Last Day of 2020
I, Bernie Harberts, did not use generative AI to write or illustrate this article. Spell check and grammar check, yes. AI, no.

I just wanted to wish you a good last day of 2020. I know it’s been a bumpy year but I wanted my last memory to be a good one. Looking out the cabin, this is what I saw. Let’s hope the coming year lives up to it. Happy New Year.
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I met you and Polly years ago in Plate Cove Newfoundland where you graciously joined us for dinner at Round da Bay Inn. That visit with you and Polly (especially Polly) was a highlight of our visit never forgotten. I just today pulled you up to introduce you to a colleague while we were discussing horses and mules. All the best to you and your family for the new year and who knows…we may cross paths again.
Dear Catherine. What a lovely memory and how nice to hear from you! I, too, remember that lovely meal at the Round Da Bay Inn. They don’t serve cod like that here in western North Carolina. All’s well on this end. My wife Julia ponied Polly on a half hour ramble this afternoon and she’s charming as ever. Right now I’m working on the upcoming book on my North Carolina to Idaho mule voyage. All the best to your family and your horse and mule loving friends. Be sure to look us up if you’re ever in the area. Happy Adventuring! Bernie
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