tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post8485318533265870048..comments2024-03-28T16:39:18.019-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Joe and his horsesFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71071274576603892932012-10-12T20:18:57.439-05:002012-10-12T20:18:57.439-05:00Jeanne and Julie, Thanks for stopping by. Your Da...Jeanne and Julie, Thanks for stopping by. Your Dad was a one of a kind.. I cannot remember a time that I didn't know him and your Mom. They are good neighbors:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83450783007068510272012-10-04T06:52:39.350-05:002012-10-04T06:52:39.350-05:00Hi Connie...the pictures of Dad's horses and &...Hi Connie...the pictures of Dad's horses and "the hill" are really neat. He loved his horses almost as much as he loved his friends and family...most importantly Mom. Like Jeanne said, he was a gentle man, with so much love to give. Don't think there is another "good ol' Joe" out there...miss him terribly. He had a wonderful life...lived to be 85 years old...was about 80 when he was last on a horse, but talked about his horses, family, old times almost daily...lots of good stories. Dad died on August 13, 2012, but people are still coming up to us kids, telling us how great Dad was and how he touched their lives..and they are still talking about how they loved that "Happy Trails" was sung at his funeral when we all exited the church...very fitting for the horse lover kind of guy that he was! I am so honored to have had such a wonderful Dad that meant so much to me and that he meant so much to you too Connie! Thanks for your wonderful story about him! Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7362185771619186912012-09-21T20:55:51.869-05:002012-09-21T20:55:51.869-05:00Joe is my father and I'm very happy to have fo...Joe is my father and I'm very happy to have found this blog. He was a gentle man filled with love for his family and of course all of his horses. He would give sleigh rides to all of us at Christmas time, which kept him very busy because there are around 65 of us. Slid down that hill many times with friends and family. Miss him every day. Connie, I am so glad to have seen this tribute to my dad. It is beautiful and means so much to me! Sam I Am, Happy Trails was played at the end of my dad's funeral. It was a wonderful celebration of his life.Jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27211641054902602872012-09-05T13:44:27.816-05:002012-09-05T13:44:27.816-05:00Happy Trails Joe! I was born loving horses and Jo...Happy Trails Joe! I was born loving horses and Joe reminds me of my cousin who always had a slew of horses on his farm because he loved them too. So glad he got "the ride of a lifetime" before he died. What wonderful memories you have and what a gorgeous area you live in. Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51702592530049862792012-08-20T22:24:04.202-05:002012-08-20T22:24:04.202-05:00aww.. so sad for your loss.
but wow.. what wonderf...aww.. so sad for your loss.<br />but wow.. what wonderful memoriesPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-50348456961828999022012-08-20T19:32:28.733-05:002012-08-20T19:32:28.733-05:00Great Photos and great memories...It's sad to ...Great Photos and great memories...It's sad to grow old and die...leaving only memories...<br /><br />Going riding tomorrow with the daughter...hope not to get bitten...Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414361079501574872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-16957589499381029082012-08-19T07:39:50.499-05:002012-08-19T07:39:50.499-05:00The herd of horses is a beautiful shot. I like thi...The herd of horses is a beautiful shot. I like this new camera a lot. You look like you have figured it out. I would learn a few new things every month rather than try to get it all figured out right away. Remember it toom me six months to discover macro on my wife's camera. Slow learner here.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12792161592906442032012-08-17T10:37:45.827-05:002012-08-17T10:37:45.827-05:00yes those are Joe's horses:)yes those are Joe's horses:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-82242586138303651542012-08-17T08:56:01.274-05:002012-08-17T08:56:01.274-05:00I didn't know you had your own horse!
Beautifu...I didn't know you had your own horse!<br />Beautiful pictures of the hill and the horses:)<br />A great tribute to Joe, and your story made me think of when my sister and I went to look at a horse to buy, and he tried to knock her off his back by going under a large apple tree. Obviously she wasn't in control, and no, we didn't buy him.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-75876024342989870472012-08-17T08:40:35.115-05:002012-08-17T08:40:35.115-05:00Great photos, thanks for sharing, love the one of ...Great photos, thanks for sharing, love the one of the horses.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90418697019790193622012-08-17T05:24:53.081-05:002012-08-17T05:24:53.081-05:00Are those his horses in the pictures? Beautiful s...Are those his horses in the pictures? Beautiful shots!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-88795535671654417022012-08-17T04:31:01.486-05:002012-08-17T04:31:01.486-05:00What lovely photographs - there is a slightly haun...What lovely photographs - there is a slightly haunted feeling about them. And wonderful memories of JoeAlan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37065023937770223192012-08-16T23:50:45.350-05:002012-08-16T23:50:45.350-05:00How sweet of you to pay tribute to Joe. He sounds ...How sweet of you to pay tribute to Joe. He sounds like a wonderful guy.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60390000272943935362012-08-16T22:11:47.089-05:002012-08-16T22:11:47.089-05:00 Great tribute to a very down to earth human be... Great tribute to a very down to earth human being. Being in tune with the land and animals is a special gift.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7744912754637815572012-08-16T20:42:26.267-05:002012-08-16T20:42:26.267-05:00His stories will remain in your heart and thank yo...His stories will remain in your heart and thank you for sharing the memories!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2145505076962652692012-08-16T20:03:05.535-05:002012-08-16T20:03:05.535-05:00How wonderful that you got to spend so much time w...How wonderful that you got to spend so much time with him. He sounds like a wonderful man.<br />I agree with Lynda. I hope someone will care for them as he did.LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-54923163081107540342012-08-16T20:02:45.854-05:002012-08-16T20:02:45.854-05:00Horses huh? My least favorite animal. But I pret...Horses huh? My least favorite animal. But I pretend they're OK, when my granddaughter is around, she loves them!!! And showed hers at the Northome Fair. Uncle Joe was a true pioneer, riding all that way good for him!!!Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5871317725537402352012-08-16T19:25:03.522-05:002012-08-16T19:25:03.522-05:00As much as we hate the loss of someone dear in our...As much as we hate the loss of someone dear in our lives, it is wonderful for the family when they leave a legacy of precious memories. The horses are beautiful. I hope there is someone else who will love them as much as he did.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2268712236623303912012-08-16T18:59:47.652-05:002012-08-16T18:59:47.652-05:00How lucky to have known such a man. I wonder what...How lucky to have known such a man. I wonder what will happen to his horses now that he's gone. They look so beautiful, alert, and curious there in the pasture.<br /><br />I can't imagine having a horse bite you! That must really hurt. Ouch! But, then again, I've been bitten many times by parrots and various sizes of birds and a hamster bit my finger so hard his teeth got stuck in the bone. Critter love is a crazy thing. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81265591834995334572012-08-16T17:19:38.727-05:002012-08-16T17:19:38.727-05:00That is just awesome! I sure wish I could of had ...That is just awesome! I sure wish I could of had someone like that in my life! Love the pictures of the hill in different seasons! Such great memories to have!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72548500586729177002012-08-16T13:54:31.047-05:002012-08-16T13:54:31.047-05:00So sad to hear of the loss of a real lifetime frie...So sad to hear of the loss of a real lifetime friend. He certainly had the touch with both his horses and with the people who knew him.<br /><br />Those pics are beautiful! I'd like to give sledding a try again on that hill. The middle picture made me think of that...and I haven't been in snow country for <b>years</b>!<br /><br />The last of the hill pictures is breathtaking. You captured that last-minute-of-daylight moment perfectly--as you did those last memories of your friend Joe.<br />Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63963090427726004652012-08-16T13:50:29.879-05:002012-08-16T13:50:29.879-05:00A lovely tribute to a wonderful horsemen ! I to lo...A lovely tribute to a wonderful horsemen ! I to love horses and had my own on the farm I grew up on . There was a horsemen we knew that was a trainer and he taught me to break and ride horses with or with out saddle and bridle , he was the best he was like a horse whisperer . I have learned so much from him . I hadn't been riding for years but now Papa and I belong to a Saddle club as their photographers and I get to ride some as well . I love it ! Fantastic photos . Have a good day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7762686057734504152012-08-16T13:02:33.273-05:002012-08-16T13:02:33.273-05:00Oh those childhood days when we were brave enough ...Oh those childhood days when we were brave enough to ride at full gallop bareback! May your friend rest in peace, and be blessed for the joy he brought to you.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65851266282256083252012-08-16T12:02:13.776-05:002012-08-16T12:02:13.776-05:00That's a lovely story and a tribute to your de...That's a lovely story and a tribute to your dear friend! What a treasured memory for a child to have had a "grown-up" friend like that and how wonderful for you that you were able to keep in touch with him as an adult. Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60455229098406843652012-08-16T09:32:03.064-05:002012-08-16T09:32:03.064-05:00He sounds like an amazing person, you were blessed...He sounds like an amazing person, you were blessed to have him in your life. And to still be able to see the horses now that you are grown....and the area.<br /><br />Connie, the ability to grow up, and still live there when you are a adult, is a treasure that many people never see. Yes, living in the same town can be a bit restrictive, but it's so rare to even find people who are from the place that they now live in.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.com