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vthorseshoe
09-03-2009, 07:28 AM
Yes folks I am actually taking a one week vacation with no other reason but to go on vacation.

I leave today on my Harley and head across 4 states to spend a week with my good friend Mark Gough and his wife Katie.
I am so glad the northeast is having a run of good warm weather.
Wish there were more of you on the route out, I would stop in and say hello....:D

I am finally smartening up as I get older.

my 2 cents worth ;)
Jay Mickle
09-03-2009, 07:31 AM
I leave today on my Harley and head across 4 states to spend a week with my good friend Mark Gough and his wife Katie.
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Keep it between the yellow lines, shiny side up.
vthorseshoe
09-03-2009, 07:49 AM
Hey friend.....

Won't be much longer before I will be down in your country.

All the pieces are coming together and I am glad this will be my last winter to cope with.
I like winter and enjoy the beauty of it, but I am burned out working in cold (brrrrrrr) weather knee deep in snow and ice.

Hope all is well with you folks.
Look forward to actually meeting you....
my 2 cents worth ;)
ladyblacksmith
09-03-2009, 09:49 AM
Yes folks I am actually taking a one week vacation with no other reason but to go on vacation.

I leave today on my Harley and head across 4 states to spend a week with my good friend Mark Gough and his wife Katie.
I am so glad the northeast is having a run of good warm weather.
Wish there were more of you on the route out, I would stop in and say hello....:D

I am finally smartening up as I get older.

my 2 cents worth ;)

We are always on another vacation!!!!
beslagsmed
09-03-2009, 11:27 AM
1-16 Nov I am headed for my vacation, 2 weeks in Portugal with a good friend. No one has his phone number, no horses there, and the wife is not with. Just the boys vacation!!
vthorseshoe
09-03-2009, 11:30 AM
Portugal...
It must be exciting to visit all these different countries.

I wonder if Rocky Irons ever figured you get as far with the shoeing as you have ??
(if I recall I think you told me you studied with him for a while ?)

Safe trip and take pictures if you have the chance, would love to see them.

Bruce
beslagsmed
09-03-2009, 11:42 AM
Got a retired farrier friend living there, his is also a VN Vet, so we have a lot in common. Is better weather and cheaper for him to live there. No I never studied under Rocky that I know of, but I did study in the Rocky Mountians - does that count?? Do you remember - Join the Navy, See the world. Will with the Army I saw a lot as well. Now you are semi retired, you should get a bike and travel Europe. Think you would enjoy it.
Gary_Miller
09-03-2009, 11:50 AM
No I never studied under Rocky that I know of, but I did study in the Rocky Mountians - does that count??
K-12 doesn't count!:eek::D
Jack Evers
09-03-2009, 02:32 PM
I wonder if Rocky Irons ever figured you get as far with the shoeing as you have ??
(if I recall I think you told me you studied with him for a while ?)


I used to pal with Rocky at conventions (starting in Jackson, Miss in 1981), we were too far apart to ever visit at the other's home - anyone know what's happened to him?
T. Wm. HALL
09-03-2009, 04:49 PM
Bruce and Mikel, you Gents have a great time, and be safe!!
Box Forge
09-04-2009, 11:51 PM
What is the phone# to the office to apply for a vacation?
Mark_Gough
09-05-2009, 02:31 AM
Vacation Bruce? Dang, I thought we were going to shoe some horses! :D

Looking forward to your visit. Steaks will be ready when you get here!

Did I mention that we're taking Bruce to a square dance on Saturday night?

Photos WILL be available soon! :eek: :D

Cheers,
Mark
Rick Burten
09-05-2009, 02:50 AM
Did I mention that we're taking Bruce to a square dance on Saturday night?

Would this be considered an example of trying to fit a round lad into a square dance? If so, you're going to need a big, big hammer to make the fit. :p:D
halfmiler
09-06-2009, 12:16 AM
i took a weekend vacation myself,eastern shore(md) till monday.
Mark_Gough
09-06-2009, 12:37 AM
Bruce arrived safe and sound, albeit a bit tuckered from the long, two day drive to our place. We spent the day with the horses here and invested a couple hours visiting with Bob Armstrong. Bob is a neighbor and avid collector of Farrier and Blacksmith tools.

Of course, Bruce had to examine/review my farrier's rig, the shop and some of the horses to make sure I was doing everything right. So far, so good but I'm sure the hard critiques will begin tomorrow. More to follow.

Cheers,
Mark


http://www.horseshoes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=291&pictureid=2241

http://www.horseshoes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=291&pictureid=2242

Bruce explains to Bob how a toeing knife is used.
http://www.horseshoes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=291&pictureid=2243

A lot of the tools and shoe examples in Bob's collection come from shops that focused on working horses, particularly drafts. Bruce felt right at home!
http://www.horseshoes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=291&pictureid=2247
beslagsmed
09-06-2009, 03:16 AM
Bruce looks like he is well at home. Have a good time!!
vthorseshoe
09-12-2009, 04:25 PM
I had a marvelous time.
Mark Katie and Alex were the best hosts.
We went horse back riding, worked in the forge, visited Bob's blacksmith collection, and I went to the square dance
and watched Katie and Mark kick up their heels.

Great ride down and the same back.

Thankyou Mark, Katie and Alex
:D