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Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention

We’re Off! Join Our Virginia Highlands Mule Ramble.

Published October 7, 2018
Julia and I moments before we swung into the saddle to begin our mule ramble. We are traveling with (L-R) Dusty, Polly and Brick.

We’re off! Today (Friday), Julia and I swung into our saddles and began our mule ramble. Today we’re riding to the Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention (Happy Valley, NC). The 10 mile ride should take about 4 – 5 hours. Yeah, the first days of a mule journey are slooooooow. I look forward to posting photos and… Continue reading →

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Mule Ride to the Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention

Published September 2, 2018
Long Rider Bernie Harberts and Julia Carpenter arriving at the Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention on mules, Happy Valley, North Carolina
Happy to be in Happy Valley: Julia and I arrive at the Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention. The 8 miles to get there took 5 hours. Hey, when you’re mule rambling, you gotta visit neighbors. (Happy Valley, NC)

Note: I’m writing to you from a mountain pasture with an internet connection as slim as a cow pie. That means I’ll have to post the full photo essay in parts. Here’s the first part, a glimpse in to our first days on… Continue reading →

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