More about Lee
More about Lee and his travels
While Lee does not have problems like flat tires and engine breakdowns, there are a multitude of other
problems occurring that may require Lee to stop or lay over somewhere. One of those problems is
exhaustion, which Lee is encountering. Lee must see to his own basic needs and also those of four large
animals.
To put it a bit crudely, "it ain't no walk in the park."
Every lifestyle has its trials and tribulations. Lee is living "a simple life" in a way: He doesn't have to be at
a certain place at a certain time each day. He has no mortgage, electricity, or gas bills. But life is difficult
for Lee in ways most of us cannot imagine.
I think a better way of describing Lee's life is "uncomplicated and basic."
Imagine driving a team of three horses down a narrow road while impatient drivers behind you pass you
as fast as they can, and drivers coming from the other way whiz past you. Lee has to keep the animals
calm and keep the wagon on the road. It takes skill and concentration to do that. Lee has to concentrate
on the horses -- 100%. The horses might be spooked by a flag flapping in the wind, a dog barking, or a
thousand other things. One horse might take a notion to just stop and back up, dragging the others along.
They might see some juicy green grass and decide it's time for a snack. They are not predictable, and
Lee must always be on the alert. Lee has only the reins and his voice to control them.
You know how annoying is when you are driving in the rain and a semi-truck goes by and sprays your
windshield? When a semi goes by Lee, it soaks Lee, the horses, the wagon AND the contents of the
wagon.
When you are on a trip, and you want to stop for the night, you find a motel, grab your bags, lock your car,
get settled in the room, and go out for dinner.
Lee must first find a place where the owner does not object to the presence of his wagon and the animals.
It must be a place near to a restaurant or eatery, because Lee doesn't have cooking facilities in the
wagon. This usually means he stops for the night in a parking lot.
Then he must first see to the needs of two horses and two large dogs. After the animals have been cared
for and fed, and Lee has eaten, and he has visited with many curious and helpful people, he tries to get
some sleep. He has a place in the wagon to sleep, but the nature of Great Pyrenees dogs is to warn and
protect their human. Therefore, every time a vehicle goes by, they bark. That is their JOB. They bark
loudly, and often. It's impossible to sleep through the noise.
Those are only a few of the obstacles Lee faces every day. Lee has informed me of these problems, but
isn't complaining. That's just the way it is.
Fortunately, everywhere he goes, there are wonderful, generous people eager to help him in any way they
can.
I just want to say that while we may lose confidence in the people who are running our great country, and
we are all facing huge problems like skyrocketing utility bills, our young people being sent to war, etc., it is
extremely heartening to follow Lee and his determination and be able to witness the kindness and
generosity of everyday people he meets along the way.
Lee is touching people's hearts and they are touching his.
It's a great story, isn't it?
Patty
While Lee does not have problems like flat tires and engine breakdowns, there are a multitude of other
problems occurring that may require Lee to stop or lay over somewhere. One of those problems is
exhaustion, which Lee is encountering. Lee must see to his own basic needs and also those of four large
animals.
To put it a bit crudely, "it ain't no walk in the park."
Every lifestyle has its trials and tribulations. Lee is living "a simple life" in a way: He doesn't have to be at
a certain place at a certain time each day. He has no mortgage, electricity, or gas bills. But life is difficult
for Lee in ways most of us cannot imagine.
I think a better way of describing Lee's life is "uncomplicated and basic."
Imagine driving a team of three horses down a narrow road while impatient drivers behind you pass you
as fast as they can, and drivers coming from the other way whiz past you. Lee has to keep the animals
calm and keep the wagon on the road. It takes skill and concentration to do that. Lee has to concentrate
on the horses -- 100%. The horses might be spooked by a flag flapping in the wind, a dog barking, or a
thousand other things. One horse might take a notion to just stop and back up, dragging the others along.
They might see some juicy green grass and decide it's time for a snack. They are not predictable, and
Lee must always be on the alert. Lee has only the reins and his voice to control them.
You know how annoying is when you are driving in the rain and a semi-truck goes by and sprays your
windshield? When a semi goes by Lee, it soaks Lee, the horses, the wagon AND the contents of the
wagon.
When you are on a trip, and you want to stop for the night, you find a motel, grab your bags, lock your car,
get settled in the room, and go out for dinner.
Lee must first find a place where the owner does not object to the presence of his wagon and the animals.
It must be a place near to a restaurant or eatery, because Lee doesn't have cooking facilities in the
wagon. This usually means he stops for the night in a parking lot.
Then he must first see to the needs of two horses and two large dogs. After the animals have been cared
for and fed, and Lee has eaten, and he has visited with many curious and helpful people, he tries to get
some sleep. He has a place in the wagon to sleep, but the nature of Great Pyrenees dogs is to warn and
protect their human. Therefore, every time a vehicle goes by, they bark. That is their JOB. They bark
loudly, and often. It's impossible to sleep through the noise.
Those are only a few of the obstacles Lee faces every day. Lee has informed me of these problems, but
isn't complaining. That's just the way it is.
Fortunately, everywhere he goes, there are wonderful, generous people eager to help him in any way they
can.
I just want to say that while we may lose confidence in the people who are running our great country, and
we are all facing huge problems like skyrocketing utility bills, our young people being sent to war, etc., it is
extremely heartening to follow Lee and his determination and be able to witness the kindness and
generosity of everyday people he meets along the way.
Lee is touching people's hearts and they are touching his.
It's a great story, isn't it?
Patty
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