tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33058973664106983072024-02-21T11:41:57.399-05:00Donna Byrne - Cowgirl in the 21st CenturyDonna Byrne is riding her 2 paint horse from Arcadia Florida to Texas and hopes to eventually ride on to Montana. She is living a dream that many of us would love to be able to do. I for one, could not do what she is doing but I sure would like to. That's probably why I'm doing this blog. To live vicariously along with Donna on her trip.Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-47746339278852193152009-10-03T19:44:00.002-04:002009-10-03T19:44:32.649-04:00Contest - Off The Beaten PathI'd like to invite everyone over to my blog at
tailwindssouth.blogspot.com and enter my new contest!Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-62596556908024130852009-09-20T08:01:00.000-04:002009-09-20T08:01:50.364-04:00Buffalo Moon ExpeditionJust a short note about someone I would like everyone to add to their blog list. It's the Buffalo Moon Expedition . Two ladies, Megs & Janine, who are attempting to become long riders' guild members are making their first 'long ride' of 1000 miles. Unfortunately one of them must drop out of the ride only 250 miles in. Megs is going on alone and needs everyone's support! She is a dear lady with a Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-6837021958392274962009-09-01T09:34:00.000-04:002009-09-01T09:34:24.506-04:00Riding Across AmericaFor all of those that complain and whine about what Donna is doing and those that think she's doing this for fame & fortune, you need to look at some of these other distance riders. Some of them are selling books and music, telling of their journeys. Not all of them are donating that money to charity, some are, some aren't. These are just a few of the people riding across country or have Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-81261296690902074022009-09-01T07:31:00.000-04:002009-09-01T07:31:23.605-04:00Fame, Fortune & Donna Byrne....WTF???It still boggles my mind that there are people who cannot fathom that Tonto & Mouse are doing just fine. Horses who graze large pastures, on average, will move around about as much as these 2 horses. There are days, sometimes weeks, of rest and the hardest days are short distances in tough terrain or longer distances in easier conditions. Either way both horses are only going at a walk and 20 Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-46192442650145244212009-08-31T09:01:00.000-04:002009-08-31T09:01:32.784-04:00Regrets & I told you so....With yet another obscure sighting of Donna on August 6, the day after Frank had encountered her near Guffey, Colorado, comes the same old chatter from people who just want to see Donna fail. Some of those chattering about enabling Donna; some who regret having helped her; most that just want to say I told you she was nuts; all on the negative side, just being judgemental. I don't understand why Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-51379906165923764902009-08-30T08:13:00.003-04:002009-08-30T08:33:01.933-04:00Another Donna sighting!Thanx so much to Frank who emailed me about his moment with Donna along a road in Colorado. It was on August 5 and things seem to be fine for as far as Donna has traveled. She seemed tired and run down but not defeated anyway. Donna has a closer destination than Montana to try out. I hope she gets there soon. Thanx so much for the sighting report. I'll update again soon. Don't forget to check outVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-52659215484271888422009-08-27T09:42:00.002-04:002009-08-27T09:54:01.937-04:00Donna Sighting....I'm so glad to post that there has been a Donna sighting in the mountains in Colorado. Per Donna's request, right now, she would like her whereabouts to remain fairly obscure. She & the horses are fairing well. The 'new' gelding is working out well also. I hear Tonto has settled more with this gelding. It's about time he settled a bit. He's gone more miles through some very extreme traffic, noiseVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-89721620985939825912009-08-08T10:11:00.002-04:002009-08-08T10:13:19.137-04:00Wish I had some news...Wish I had some news about Donna but I have nothing. I am however asking everyone to go to THE CUTEST DOG COMPETITION and vote for my puppies. Thanx!Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-60843284131020726002009-07-22T17:04:00.002-04:002009-07-22T17:24:34.434-04:00Checking in & not much for newsHello everyone. I have not heard back from Donna in a few days and I do plan to call her soon. I don't want to use up her phone minutes so I put it off as long as I can. I know she'd call me if she needed something. She has so few supporters left and feels very low. People say she has a choice in what she is doing and the horses don't. Well, the horses that are competing in endurance trials and Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-31877401320055394452009-07-14T07:05:00.002-04:002009-07-14T07:10:03.421-04:00Back Online - Colorado NorthboundAfter much thinking and emails from a few that would like to follow Donna's ride info in one central location, I've republished the blog. Here is the latest news on Donna. Cross-country trek brings horse woman to LamarAlli GodinezPosted: 07/10/2009 08:44:01 AM MDTDonna Byrne passed though Lamar earlier this week on horseback en route to Montana from Florida. Byrne is pictured with her pack horse Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-52258902402272830582009-07-07T08:36:00.002-04:002009-07-07T08:42:15.739-04:00I just can't seem to do anything rightFrom an earlier post..... I wrote....' I have no contact for Donna anymore and I have doubts as to whether she ever recieved money from the listed PO Box and I am not the trustee for her bank account. The person who is was the trustee for the account no longer wants to be involved since Donna does not seem to be riding to get a job.'This was written wrong and read wrong. I'm tired of apologizing.Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-2700070378932035022009-07-07T08:24:00.001-04:002009-07-07T08:26:47.356-04:00Following the leaders....Here are just two links to others who are chronicling their journey online. walkingwithwinnie.com <---Ann with her horse Winnie are adorable!wagonteamster.comVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-29007219777802605622009-07-07T07:29:00.005-04:002009-07-14T08:09:12.905-04:00Today's LatestSome people out there seem to think that Donna is making this ride for the money and fame. She's not rolling in the dough and she's about as famous as my dog. Donna has a simple way of thinking and she had no plan when she left Arcadia. She just does things. She doesn't think about where she'll be in 10 years, 10 months or 10 days for that matter. I wish I could think like that even if just for aVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-85365404877285920172009-07-06T18:52:00.002-04:002009-07-06T18:58:21.667-04:00Just to clarifyThis blog is about Donna Byrne. Read the header under the title. That is what this blog is about. If you want to comment negative things towards me, then I have all the right to moderate them and I'm not going to be insulted, I'm just going to delete. I cannot for the life of me, figure out why anyone who doesn't just want to follow Donna's adventure and be supportive, follows the blog. If you Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-8486900334782167842009-07-06T05:58:00.004-04:002009-07-06T06:08:18.636-04:00Donna reaches AmarilloDonna is now in Amarillo and the horses are doing well. Tonto looks better than he did 1500 miles ago in Florida! Here's a link to a report from a vet after he inspected the horses. For those that don't want to support Donna or see the truth from a trained professional vet, take off. This blog won't support that. I'm tired of people bashing Donna for what she's doing. Watch the videoVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-18805849119747384292009-07-01T08:14:00.002-04:002009-07-01T08:17:46.262-04:00Sad Update : RIP Miss JayI found this article referred to from the comments on the last post. It's from TBO (Tampa Bay Online) and by Lindsay Peterson. Miss Jay, the paint mare that Donna was riding has passed away. The cause of death is unknown, suspected toxicity, alledged abuse by anonymous but reading the article, it seems an animal welfare worker inspected Miss Jay & Tonto and found no basis of abuse or Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-31340781926014250002009-06-25T05:38:00.002-04:002009-06-25T05:47:51.857-04:00Donna's headin' for Yellowstone....latest updateI pulled this from an article in the Wichita Times Newspaper dated June 24, 2009, there were no pictures with this article and I haven't heard from Donna personally.Saddled up for travelWoman is crossing U.S. on horsebackBy Hanaba WelchWednesday, June 24, 2009A cowboy’s not really down and out until he sells his saddle.If the same standard applies to cowgirls, Donna Byrne is doing OK. The FloridaVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-54937222664365280532009-06-17T05:24:00.002-04:002009-06-17T05:27:19.646-04:00Credits for the painting of Donna in Williston, FLHere's the picture again with credits for the artist. Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-3742949557671275642009-06-15T08:31:00.002-04:002009-06-15T08:35:01.357-04:00Anxiously Awaiting an UpdateHello everyone! I should be getting news this week on Donna's progress. Anyone that may know anything recent from the past week or so, please post in the comments. I'm still hoping to fly out to meet up with Donna again. Anyone who has a Donna story from her trip, please email it and I'll post it or post it here in comments. I will definitely update Donna's progress as soon as I hear something! Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-7860649049662331752009-06-11T09:42:00.003-04:002009-06-11T09:51:34.916-04:00Donna's Song - A Cowgirl's JourneyJohnny Buczynskithe and the Sunspots wrote a song about Donna. He is going to donate a portion of the proceeds to Donna directly. Click this posting title to take you to the song recorded on March 2, 2009. You can purchase a copy of this song directly from this link for only 99 cents!! Consider purchasing this touching song, A Cowgirl's JourneyHere's a short excerpt from the original lyrics .....Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-58414382031763982872009-06-11T09:05:00.002-04:002009-06-11T09:28:42.983-04:001500 Miles and counting!!As of today, I estimate that Donna has ridden just slightly over 1,500 miles since leaving Arcadia, FL. As far as I can figure, she has not had any health problems, except fatigue, since Louisianna. As far as I know, Miss Jay & Tonto are doing well and are in good health. Donna is not far now from Amarillo so if anyone knows anyone up in the Texas panhandle, specially Amarillo, get on the Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-28294214588361385332009-06-11T08:47:00.004-04:002009-06-11T08:51:35.564-04:00Don't Forget Donna!I just wanted to add a post today that Donna is still on the road in Texas and still needs our prayers and if you've an extra dime to send along, the post office box is still good. I believe most of the money is probably used to buy minutes for her cell phone. It's a pay as you go phone and her only link to the world she's riding through. Wishing you mild weather and happiness, Donna! Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-293014524305827222009-06-09T06:59:00.002-04:002009-06-09T07:01:24.062-04:00A Painting of DonnaHere's a picture of a painting that someone has somewhere in Williston. The blogger who posted it has never responded as to where or who painted the picture. The blog is hereVectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-63586457178099936802009-06-09T06:43:00.002-04:002009-06-09T06:46:15.120-04:00Here's Another LinkThis is an article from Carthage Texas which is east Texas. http://www.panolawatchman.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=117&twindow=Default&mad=Yes&sdetail=9704&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2100&hn=panolawatchman&he=Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305897366410698307.post-33545295159493710932009-06-09T06:41:00.001-04:002009-06-09T06:43:10.131-04:00Some news articles from Donna's TripThis is an article with a great picture of Donna crossing the Mississippi with a police escort.http://natchezdemocrat.com/news/2009/apr/21/cowgirl-stops-natchez-job-hunt-westward/Vectormomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877291527910704957noreply@blogger.com0