09/30/04

Donna

First and foremost is my best friend in the world, Donna Belcher.  I have known Donna for almost 8 years now.  We have shared a lot of laughs, talks and thoughts.  She has a beautiful daughter named Ashlyn.  I owe Donna a great deal in helping me during some of my more difficult times. 

For a while in my life I worked for FedEx in Memphis, TN.  There I first met Donna Belcher at the barn where I stabled my horse.  Donna was an Optometry student at the time in Memphis getting her degree to be an optometrist.  There she befriended me and the rest is history.  Here are a few pics of my dear friend Doctor Belcher!

See Donna's Sport Horse website!

Ken & Phyllis

Ken and Phyllis adopted me when I first got my horse Raven in 1991.  At the time, I barely knew which end to stick the feed in and which end to hold the manure fork under on my horse.  I had been around horses for most of my life, but usually was not involved with the huge amount of work that goes on taking care of them.  As any horse owner will tell you ... the cheapest part about owning a horse is buying it.  Anyhow, Ken and Phyllis took me under their wing and taught me the important things about horses and horse ownership.  I owe them a debt of gratitude.  They became my friends and then more like family and consider them so.

Patrick & Rhonda

Patrick was my college roomie ... so I have known Pat for a long time.  He is married to Rhonda and they have a son named Andrew.  Patrick is a Knight of the SCA as well.  Patrick and Rhonda define southern genteelness. 

Pat, Leslie and Corey

Pat is another great friend of mine.  Pat served in the army and was stationed in Germany - I was fortunate enough to go visit.  Pat is a great and giving person.  He has a wonderful wife named Leslie and a fine son named Corey.

Ronnie & Al

This list would not nearly be complete if I did not mention Ronnie and Al.  These are two high school chums that I have managed to keep in contact with over the years.  Both great guys.  Al is married to Leigh and has a number of young ones!  Ron still maintains his single, high rolling lifestyle!  I will post some pictures of them soon!

I have many other friends.  Mainly in the reenactment circles.  I will try to mention them on specific pages!