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miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 28 Jul 2013 23:42 #1

vthorseshoe
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Hello to any of the folks who remember me. I have been busy here in Texas, along with the VA keeping me healthy. My knee's are gone and my rt hip is degerative, but soon in the future that will be fixed by the VA I hope.
I see some of the folks on and horseshoers forum but this was the place we all began at. There is a certain nestalgic feeling coming back here.

To all you new farriers I wish you long and healthy careers and my word of advice is keep educating yourself by listening to the old time farriers(for we have been there, done that, and tried it all at one time or another) attend clinics at every opportunity and never be satisfied totally with your work.
43 years I shod horses and many of those years were specializing in doing drafts of all breeds and diciplins.

If you love the trade it will do you well.

My 2 cents worth
Bruce Matthews AFA 1300

"you may not like what I say" !
-but-
"you'll never have any doubts where I stand
quote Cindy Matthews 1948-2006

I thought my life had come to a close with Cindy's passing, but there is life after death Thankyou Sharon !

Bruce Matthews
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miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 29 Jul 2013 13:18 #2

Jack Evers OFFLINE Master Posts: 3399 Thank you received: 45 Karma: 9	You're remembered, Bruce. Best of luck on upcoming medical procedures. I think you're in good hands down here.
	Jack Evers CJF AFA#426 The best things about the good old days -- I wasn't good and I wasn't old. The older I get, the more horses I shoe, the fewer things that I can absolutely, positively fix. The administrator has disabled public write access. The following user(s) said Thank You: Aleroinc

miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 29 Jul 2013 13:53 #3

Rick Burten OFFLINE Enforcer Posts: 9082 Thank you received: 50 Karma: 8	Hi Bruce, I don't know why folks haven't gravitated back to horseshoes.com but c'est la vie. Times and people change. Once you go 'bionic', you'll be good as new and back at it again. Jack, I followed your latest Tevis Cup adventure(misadventure? ) and was rooting for you. You're a great role model whether its under the horse, on the horse, or without the horse. Rick
	Rick Burten PF In the immortal words of Ron White: "But let me tell you something, folks: You can't fix S-tupid. There's not a pill you can take; there's not a class you can go to. S-tupid is forever." ." Je pense donc je suis Last Edit: 29 Jul 2013 13:54 by Rick Burten. The administrator has disabled public write access. The following user(s) said Thank You: Aleroinc

miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 30 Jul 2013 04:37 #4

Jack Evers OFFLINE Master Posts: 3399 Thank you received: 45 Karma: 9	Thank you Rick. It was an adventure (misadventure).
	Jack Evers CJF AFA#426 The best things about the good old days -- I wasn't good and I wasn't old. The older I get, the more horses I shoe, the fewer things that I can absolutely, positively fix. The administrator has disabled public write access.

miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 30 Jul 2013 04:53 #5

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Hi Bruce, I think of you often, especially since I have two draft horses now. Several times I've said "we should ask Bruce" when we have had issues with them. Hope your biological upgrades work out well for you. If you are ever in my neck of the woods come see me.

Jack, I think your energy and stamina are amazing and your willingness to help and share your experience with others is always appreciated.

Hi to you too Rick, you're a pretty good guy too

I'm very busy with other businesses but have not given up on HS. I think Alex will have it relaunched soon.
Take care,

Steve

Steve Turpin

"Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat." F. Scott Fitzgerald

"No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses." Herman Melville[/color]

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miss all the commaraderie had on this site..&-28-2013 15 Aug 2013 10:43 #6

Red Amor OFFLINE Master Posts: 3358 Thank you received: 22 Karma: 5	Yeeeeeeeeaaahhhh a ummmm olfat guy dicky ticker shod draughts um thinkin ooooohhh hang on uve just ****** meself uuummmmm now what wus I doin who wus lokkin fur sunny bin too long young fella HOW AVE YA BEEN MATE GOOD TO SEE YA OLSON YEAH GLAD YA WELL
	Mark Anthony Amor If we want anymore excrement like that outta you we'll squeese ya head Mind how ya go now The administrator has disabled public write access.