Todd NC
Dave Demour: Singer, Stone Artist, and ex-Monk of Todd, NC
It’s a rainy Sunday. We’re taking a short break from the mule ramble to wait out Hurricane Florence. We’re sorting photos, editing footage and reflecting on some of the interesting people we met during our amble through the western North Carolina hills.
One of the memorable people we’re thinking back on is Dave Demour. Dave’s an amazing stone artist, ex-monk, singer-songwriter and resident of Todd, NC. We could tell you more about Dave but this video sums up Dave’s talent… Continue reading
What the Sign Said: Mule Ramble Through Todd, North Carolina
Shelter from the storm: this camp looks familiar because it’s home. Home as in where we live. Big thanks to Sam Coffey for helping us get here. The critters’ well-being comes first. They’ll be fine here. Mules Polly, Brick and Dusty are preparing for Hurricane Florence by eating as many chestnuts as possible. We’ll be back on the road as… Continue reading
Riding the Mule Wave: Highs and Lows Near Todd, North Carolina
Our mule ramble is taking on the character of a wave train. One moment we’re on a wave peak (plenty of food and water), the next we’re in the trough (run out of water but, good news, there’s a hurricane coming). Julia writes of this week’s highs and lows on her blog Saddle Under the Stars —
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Mule Ramble Stop: RiverGirl Fishing Company, Todd NC
Good Sunday morning from the RiverGirl Fishing Company here in Todd, NC.
A mule ramble forces you to slow down to the speed of grass, water and shelter. Oh, and apples. Riding through the High Country of North Carolina, Julia and our mules have ridden right smack in to apple season. Limbertwigs, Stamens, Golden Delicious and Jonathans. They’re everywhere, from gravel roads to streams, even the odd caboose.
