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Jilly_in_VA

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30. When my dad was in Baja California in the 1940s

Reply to marble falls (Reply #25)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 12:19 PM

Oct 5

he saw a lot of beautiful riding mules. Those were preferred particularly among the women, apparently.

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Mules are being used to carry supplies into western North Carolina [View all] Jilly_in_VA Oct 3 OP

We donated... FirstLight Oct 3 #1

My daughters best friend asked for help Tree Lady Oct 3 #8

Well, that's just what Democrats do. calimary Oct 3 #10

will they be delivering NJCher Oct 3 #2

Governor Cooper is working on it. Right now, he wants to get people safe, fed,, comforted and whatever else they need. mucholderthandirt Oct 3 #21

A huge thank you to both these groups. sheshe2 Oct 3 #3

It's inspiring, but at the same time a little disheartening. GopherGal Oct 3 #4

Sometimes in the 1800s, the Pony Express Mr.Bill Oct 3 #7

That is so true Lifeafter70 Oct 5 #28

A lot of us, maybe most, don't realize misanthrope Oct 3 #11

Not only thin, Mr.Bill Oct 3 #13

You got that right soandso Oct 5 #27

I find it wonderful when people rediscover and use the old ways when in need Hekate Oct 3 #12

Nature created us misanthrope Oct 3 #16

I have watched wildfires lash California's Central Coast many times in my decades here... Hekate Oct 3 #18

"Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" misanthrope Oct 3 #19

Exactly Hekate Oct 3 #20

I cannot be as positive and romantic about the future of California Forests. PufPuf23 Oct 4 #23

WW1 twodogsbarking Oct 3 #5

WWII as well... Wounded Bear Oct 3 #17

Mules are hardy animals Farmer-Rick Oct 3 #6

Back to basics! calimary Oct 3 #9

Wouldn't it be great if those hardy pack mules were the symbol of dobleremolque Oct 3 #14

Finally!! A job all of the Republicans in office are qualified for as they are all jackass's. cstanleytech Oct 3 #15

that's cool! Skittles Oct 3 #22

HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Trains of Pack Mules Run By Famous Muleteers Opened Up the Humboldt Interior for Mining and Settlement PufPuf23 Oct 4 #24

My great, great Grandfather raised draft horses in Ohio, and my sister rode English hunt and was rated #8 in the state . marble falls Oct 4 #25

Good for your sister. Lots of preparation and poise. My older sister competed in Western Pleasure and Trail as a teen. PufPuf23 Oct 4 #26

She's a certified horse therapy provider, as well as an attorney. We share the same birthday ... marble falls Oct 5 #29

When my dad was in Baja California in the 1940s Jilly_in_VA Oct 5 #30

Mules don't panic, horses sometimes do. marble falls Oct 14 #32

Mules are smarter Jilly_in_VA Oct 15 #33

All good qualities, I think! marble falls Oct 15 #34

Post office still uses mules to deliver mail to remote regions. haele Oct 5 #31