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Clifford Baptist Church to Calvary Baptist Church, Lovingston, Virginia
Bill and Brenda visited with the Clifford Baptist Church's congregation in the evening and I was able to get on the internet thanks to Ms. Walkem and her son. In the morning I interviewed Ms. Walkem outside the church before we departed. Ms Walkem also gave Brenda a contact with Cavalry Babtist Chur …
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What a Blessing Bakery & Deli and Clifford Baptist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Roads have been the proprietors of this little deli for about ten years. We stayed at Clifford Baptist Church in the evening. 05-07-08 read more
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What a Blessing Bakery & Deli - Amherst, Virginia
We left the Campbell County Park on Ewing Dr. around 9:30 am with Blackie in the trailer. We folded up the cot, and moved the rest of the stuff in the way to the front part of the trailer. There are two, fifty five gallon, plastic drums filled with feed in the back. It isn't practical to move these …
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Altavista to South of Lynchburg, Virginia
Bill left the hotel in Altavista around 9:30 on the 6th of May. Brenda and I gathered up the junk we had packed into the room. The Lynchburg Police Department called back. A Lt. Lawton talked to Brenda, he asked, “what exactly to do you want from us?” She told the officer about our …
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Southside Large Animal Clinic to Altavista
The sun was shining when Bill and Blackie head out from the Southside Large Animal Clinic. Brenda drove me to an old barn that was on the farm. After a few pictures we headed for Altavista. On the highway, we start noticing signs which state: “No pedestrians bicycles, animals, self propelled m …
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White Oak Mountain Family Campground to Southside Large Animal Clinic, Virginia
Blackie didn't wanna leave all the grass at White Oak Mountain Family Campground. Brenda and I went on ahead and got back on Highway 29 but stopped at a gas station. We filled up and then I had to use the restroom. By the time I finished Bill had already passed. read more
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Eden, Danville and White Oak Family Campground, North Carolina - Virginia
Before we leave for Danville, Virginia on the 1st of May, the Mayor of Eden, John Grogan came to visit us at the Hampton. Ms. Duncan also came to see Bill off, and got to ride Blackie. Bill saw “lots of old farms, colonial houses and barns, deer, turkey; the heart land of Virginia and North Ca …
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Alta Vista to South of Lynchburg, Virgina
Bill left the hotel in Alta Vista around 9:30 on the 6th of May. Brenda and I gathered up the junk we had packed into the room. The Lynchburg Police Department called back. A Lt. Lawton talked to Brenda, he asked, “what exactly to do you want from us?” She told the officer about ou …
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Southside Large Animal Clinic to Alta Vista
The sun was shining when Bill and Blackie head out from the Southside Large Animal Clinic. Brenda drove me to an old barn that was on the farm. After a few pictures we headed for Alta Vista. On the highway, we start noticing signs which state: “No pedestrians bicycles, animals, self propelled …
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White Oak Mountain Family Campground to Southside Large Animal Clinic, Virgina
Blackie didn't wanna leave all the grass at White Oak Mountain Family Campground. Brenda and I went on ahead and got back on Highway 29 but stopped at a gas station. We filled up and then I had to use the restroom. By the time I finished Bill had already passed. Bill road to Chatham, where he took …
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Eden, Danville and White Oak Family Campground, North Carolina - Virgina
Before we leave for Danville, Virgina on the 1st of May, the Mayor of Eden, John Grogan came to visit us at the Hampton. Ms. Duncan also came to see Bill off, and got to ride Blackie. Bill saw “lots of old farms, colonial houses and barns, deer, turkey; the heart land of Virgina and North Caro …
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Madison to Eden, North Carolina
Brenda and I stopped in the Walmart parking lot in Mayadon, which is about 5 miles from the Budget Inn we stayed in the night before. We bought some bottled water, meat for dinner, and some other supplies. When Bill arrived, Brenda and he walked over to the Burger King near by to grab some breakfast …
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The Mud Hole to Madison, North Carolina
It rained all night at the mud hole. In th morning it had stopped, making it easier to take down the canopy and load up the panels. Brenda and I headed to Madison, North Carolina hoping to get a hotel room, so we all could shower, since we hadn't had one since Yadkinville. The rain started up again …
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Rural Hall to the Mud Hole, Somewhere Near Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Brenda and I said our good byes and gave our thanks to the folks at Beaver Creek Farms and headed on past Bill shortly after he left. It can be depressing leaving a lively place and getting back on the road. As soon as we start to get to know people we have to leave. We have done this many times dur …
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East Bend to Rural Hall, North Carolina
Angie, whom we met the day before, arrived just has we finished packing up camp. She was right on time and ready with her horse to ride with Bill. Angie and her father brought us some stew the previous evening during the truck pull event. Brenda and Bill visited with them, and talked over the route …
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East Bend Pullin: East Bend North Carolina
Truck pull in East Bend North Carolina. read more
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Yadkinville to East Bend, North Carolina
We headed out of Yadkinville later then we usually do. Bill needed to reset Black's front shoes and replace a piece of Drilltek. Bill had used cheap nails by mistake while he was giving a shoeing lesson. “The inferior nails where sheering off,” he said, “so I put on some Delta nail …
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Union Grove, North Carolina
The sky was cloudy, and the wind a bit brisk when I woke in New Hope. The threat of rain hung over us again, though nothing fell that morning. Its easier on the horse when its cool. After Bill made his coffee I got to making breakfast. I used my Colman stove to cook up some bacon, eggs, and toast. A …
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New Hope, North Carolina
We made our first stop about 11.5 miles from the Taylorsville Lions Club Fairgrounds. The numerous churches have been great places to stop my rig. There's one about every 10 miles or so and most have large parking lots. Theres no one around Linney's Mill, seems they are closed on Mondays, so we move …
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Taylorsville Lions Club Fair Grounds, Taylorsville North Carolina
The ride from the Peacock Inn to the Taylorsville was a little longer then we had expected. At the Taylorsville Lions Club Fair Grounds we met with Sonny Cook, President of the Grounds. Mr. Cook opened up the gates and restrooms for us. He chatted with us for awhile and we learned that there was goi …
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