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Stanberry, MO and a Bridge Detour

Published July 3, 2019

The sign on the bank said 100 degrees the day the mules and I arrived in Stanberry, MO. The welcome was warmer than that. The route I had in mind from here? Not so hot….

Amish buggy tied up one block north of Stanberry, Missouri town square during Bernie Harberts mule ride.
Stanberry and surrounding locales is home to a large Amish community. Here an Amish buggy tied up one block North the town’s main square.
Bernie Harberts in top hat with American flag at 100 degree thermometer mark on 4th of July in Stanberry, Missouri.
Top hat, flag and the century mark on the thermometer: summer – and the 4th of July – have arrived.

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Trenton, MO Greetings

Published June 28, 2019

I steered the mules in to Trenton, Missouri to pick up a a canvas water bucket at the post office. Thanks, Julia, for supporting your husband in his rambles! Brick, Cracker and I arrived last night (Thursday). Right now we’re camped at veterinarian Dr Dale Alumbaugh’s clinic Affordable Veterinary Care.

Mule Brick meeting Quintin and his horse Spur behind vet clinic in Trenton, Missouri.
Brick makes new friends quickly. Here, hanging with Quintin and Spur. Quintin and Spur were cutting brush behind the vet clinic. Quintin said this work beat an earlier job of… Continue reading →
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General Store Too Proud to Ride a Cow

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