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2025 A new year
There are so many things I did not accomplish in 2024. I'm continually playing catch-up. And, it continues. At the Mankato Makerspace, I...
wildhorseride
Jan 41 min read
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wildhorseride
Nov 1, 20240 min read
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I'm teaching today
Today through Friday I will have students making shoes! As these will be 8 hours long days, if you try to contact me, I might not get...
wildhorseride
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Oh the places you will go...
I'm busy. My paper work is piling up and my work is delayed and.... gracious. But, if you are looking for me and I don't answer my...
wildhorseride
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Product endorsement
I tried Effax leather cleaner and leather Balm today on my very dirty riding boots. I tromp through everything you could possibly find in...
wildhorseride
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Mankato Art Crawl
On April 13th, I will be participating in the Mankato Art Crawl from the Mankato Makerspace. Look for the Facebook posts about the...
wildhorseride
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Yikes! It is March!
Starting March on the fast track. March 5 & 6 I will be at Bethany College for the Young Writers and Artists Conference. I will have 6...
wildhorseride
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Big Island Trade Fair
I'm starting to put together this year's event schedule. This weekend I will be in Albert Lea, MN. At the fair grounds. 10 - 4 both...
wildhorseride
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Holiday Market
Where does the time fly? I'm certain South, but I am still here working on shoes and boots. I will be at the Mankato Makerspace, 1700...
wildhorseride
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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November
Oh gracious! Life isn't a straight line. We all have side quests along the way. I will be at the GSR Fine Art Festival November 25th and...
wildhorseride
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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McGowan History Fest
Dear friends and followers, It was a busy week at Big Island Rendezvous and rumors have it that more than 20,000 people attended! I...
wildhorseride
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Big Island
We (Mike and I) are headed to Albert Lea today to set up for the Big Island Rendezvous and Festival. Thursday and Friday are school...
wildhorseride
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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Update
Sadly, due to circumstances beyond my control, I will not be at the State Fair on August 31st. I'll still be at the Territorial...
wildhorseride
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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August
Yikes! Where has the summer gone? The State Fair has started. You can catch me there August 29th, 30th and 31st in the Territorial...
wildhorseride
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Riverfront Art Fair
June 10, 2023 I will be at the Riverfront Art Fair, Old Town Mankato, 11am - 5pm.
wildhorseride
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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I've been busy!
I wish I could say I've gotten a bunch done. But what I've been doing doesn't translate directly into shoes.....yet. It has finally...
wildhorseride
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Time Keeps Slipping Away
It is so crazy lately. I've sent several pair of boots to their owners. This is what I like to have happen. It is the biggest...
wildhorseride
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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Thoughts
The following quote is from my master, D.W. Frommer II. " Factories produce an acceptable, perhaps even good, product for the average...
wildhorseride
Jan 8, 20231 min read
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GSR show!!!
I'm furiously working to finish 2 pair of boots to display at the GSR Art show in the Mankato Civic Center on November 26th and 27th. ...
wildhorseride
Nov 19, 20221 min read
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Heading into the holiday season!
I have two pair of boots that need to be done by Thanksgiving. They are new styles for me and quite complex. This is one side panel for...
wildhorseride
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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