Why Did We Do This?
Of course this is a worthy cause, but specifically I became involved when my sister was injured and paralyzed from the waist down in a 3-foot fall from a forklift. Her determination is inspiring, and with new developments in spinal cord research, we hope she'll regain more and more of her strength and physical abilities. Please visit the link to Jyl's thoughts and updates from the main page at Krazykowboy.com.
This is a poem that I wrote for my sister, Jyl Waters.
I was up to the hospital the other day to
visit my sis,
and I guess that I'd had about all I could stand.
So my wife and I rode out to the folks
place,
you see my dad he was workin' the land.
Well, I planted those rows straight and true
and it will grow, I know ain't no doubt.
Cause as I'd drive, I'd cry so I know
there's
enough moisture those seeds will sprout.
Seems like she's about always
had the toughest row to hoe in life.
She'd stumble and fall when everyone
else would just pick up their feet
and keep walkin' right on by.
But she'd pick herself up and brush herself
off
for what she lacked in luck and good fortune.
She made up for it in try.
Looks like this time she's drawed the rankest bronc
I guess anyone would have to ride.
But with the help of the good lord and
her family and good friends.
I believe she'll get better as the days go
by.
Though her body may be boogered,
her soft heart is still in the right place.
When the rest of us were bawling like
babies,
she could still put a smile on our face.
For you see, she is chalk full on heart and
soul.
And that darned old stubborn Turner pride, and besides
Far as that goes, I guess everybody knows.
You don't need full use of your legs to be
an Angel
All you have to do is fly.
The Ride
Aug-Sept 2002
Clarinda, Iowa to Nashville
My good friend, Tim Glasco has 250 Longhorn cows and roping stock for
sale. Please
Call him at 618-893-4649
8/11/02 - My journey started at the Turner residence near New Market, Iowa. There were about 115 riders and 175 people to see me off on my journey.
We rode 11 miles to the Taylor County Fairgrounds in Bedford where the Cass County, Page County and Taylor County Cattlemen started grilling.
Cowboy Church started at 7:00 p.m. and there were approximately 1,000 people that attended. It was a huge success.
Next stop will be in Mount Ayr on Monday night
8/12/02 - Left Bedford at 7:45 a.m. and arrived at Mount Ayr at 6:00 p.m. There was 4 riders and 2 wagons that made the trip. Once we arrived in Mount Ayr, the Cattlemen grilled and they served about 125 people. It was truly a great crowd.
Next stop will be in Leon at the Decatur County Fairgrounds Tuesday Night
8/13/02 - Left Mount Ayr at 8:25 a.m. and arrived in Leon at 5:20 p.m. There was 8 riders and 2 wagons that rode with me to Leon. The Decatur County Cattlemen grilled hamburgers and served about 50 people. I would like to thank the fairboard, cattleman and the town of Leon for their hospitality.
Next stop will be in Corydon on Wednesday Night. Cattlemen will be serving around 6:00 p.m. and the show will start at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Night our stop will be in Centerville.
Friday Night we had a show at the Lucerne Livestock show. There were approximately 225 people who attended the show.
8/17/02 - Heading to Kirksville MO and will be performing at the Bible Grove Historical Festival at 7 p.m. There was approx. 350 people who were at the Historical Festival and attended the show. It was truly an exciting show.
8/18/02 - Leaving Kirksville going south on 63 to Macon. Will be performing at the Fairgrounds in Macon at 7 p.m. Young Farmers will be serving food.
8/19/02 - Next stop will be Shelbina MO. No show is scheduled at this time
8/20/02 - We will start on 36 going east to Monroe City. Which will be a layover.
8/21/02 - Wednesday morning we will head to Hannibal MO. and
will be performing at the M & M Stables at 7 p.m. Directions to M & M
Stables: Take 36 to Co. Rd. MM go south about 5 miles.
8/22/02 - Planning on heading south on Hwy 96 to New Canton IL which will be a layover.
8/23/02 - Friday I will be in Pleasant Hills IL and there will be a show at 6 p.m. near the downtown square
8/24/02 - Taking Hwy 100 to Kampsville IL. No show is scheduled
8/25/02 - Sunday we will be in Grafton IL. There will be a show at the Ruebel Hotel and Saloon at 6 p.m. This will be a dinner show.
8/26/02 - Jerseyville IL
8/27/02 - Bunker Hill IL
8/28/02 - Hamel IL
8/29/02 & 8/30/02 - St. Louis MO- I meet Lou
Sengheiser who is the founder of "Gateway to a Cure" a very extraordinary
guy. I also meet Dr. Jon McDonald, who gave us tours of the Washington University
Hospital in St. Louis. I was wel
l impressed by the facilities.
I did a TV interview for NBC. They are going to send it to all of the affiliates, so lets pray and hope that it will be aired nationwide. This interview that I did, showed today 9/4 at 3 p.m. in St. Louis on "Show me St. Louis"
8/31/02 - Saturday, Carlyle IL - Show is pending
9/1/02 - Sunday, Carlyle IL
9/2/02 - Nashville IL (Hwy 127 & 15)
9/3/02 - Pinckneyville IL- Show is scheduled at Red Bud IL at the Waggoner Angus Farms at around 6:30 p.m.
9/4/02 - Murphysboro IL-I started riding 8 miles south of Pinckneyville and rode to 11 miles south of Murphysboro--I just about bit the dust today, the horse that I was riding bucked the whole way there. Thank you to Bureligh and Beverly Hawks at the Hawks Shawnee Farms for their hospitality.
Glad to have Glen back with his team. As of today, I rode 498 miles.
9/5/02 - Anna IL-There will be a show at 7 pm at the
Fairgrounds
From Anna, I will be heading east on Hwy 51 due to construction.
9/6/02 - Vienna IL- I was informed that this is the day my
sis, Jyl will be coming home.
- Stayed
with Jim & Kay Ross and Maggie "the pistol". Great host and thank you for
the pizza.
9/7/02 - Paducha KY- performed at a musician street festival-lots of fun
9/8/02 & 9/9/02 - Harden KY - stayed at the Wrangler Horse Camp. It was the most beautiful place. Rode to Aurora and the Land between the Lakes.
9/10/02 - Hilltop KY - Stayed at Jay and Marsha Thompson-Good Grub!
9/11/02 - Rode from Palmyra through Clarksville- 47 miles from Nashville
9/12/02 - 9/17/02 - Heading towards Nashville
9/18/02 - Arrived in Nashville riding Sunny. Glenn and Jan with their team.
** No TV, Paper or Radio ---- Bummer--- But still Proud
9/22/02 - Nashville TN - Cowboy Church is scheduled at 10 am at The Texas Troubadour Theater which is located in Music Valley Village. (Across from the Opryland Hotel 2416 Music Valley Drive)
Sang at Cowboy Church on Sunday. A huge crowd and great people. Thanks to the bus load of people from back home.
Opry Mills Mall - Gibson Theater there will be a buffet served at 12 noon and the cost is $ 6.00 plus the show.
Also performed at Opry Mills Mall on Sunday. Rode the horse and drove the team around Opry Mills Mall.
Drove home Monday, Sept. 23rd-alot quicker coming home than going there.
Big thank you to everyone who made this trip a huge success !
Shows are trying to be scheduled at the above towns and we will update them as we go. We will also try to update the route that we are taking as we ride on our journey to Nashville.
** I would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. McClintock for boarding our horses and also would like to thank all of the Iowa Cattlemen and Fairboard members for their hard work and generosity.
** Thank you to Dan and Pauline Little and the house full of friends. Thanks for putting us up and putting up with us.
** Thanks for the dinner to the folks at the Fat Boys Cafe.
** I would also like to thank Lone Cedar Tac, M & M Stables, Faye Bliegh, City Hall, a fellow named Chad, and the TV/Newspaper and Radio Station in Hannibal.
** A special thank you to Captian Steve (the river boat dude).
** Thank you to Hannibal.net for letting people access my website through theirs.
** I would also like to express a big, special thank you to Steve and Trisha Johnson for the use of their trailer.
** For all the travelers out there, thanks for all the thumbs up, waves and chats.
** I would like to send a Big Thank You to the following people
Terry and JoAnna Hausman for supper at Bear Foot
The people at the Reubel Hotel in Grafton
Mike and Gloria Ensley from Villisca who rode with me
Kent and Becky
Terri and Dave Goodwin for supper
To the lady at the cafe in Jerseyville who brought us chicken
Chuck at the Pere Marquette State Park
and to the guys at home for doing the chopping
** Thank you to Matt Lorten, you are the neatest, most awesomist guy and great inspiration
** Pallin, Nevada, Cordell and Chance, I miss you and look forward
to seeing you.
Love Dad
** A huge thank you to Eric Knoth and Cory at Dedicated Business Solutions for helping with the website.
** A huge thank you to the following people
The riders from Labor Day Weekend-Kenny & Angie Swanson, Vern, Tim, Dave, Jesse,
Sherri, Lee & Darla, Bryan, Dale, Kevin & Nally
Help Wanted: Looking
for Bozo the Clown because all the clowns I rode with went home
Matt and his family for the BBQ
NBC out of St. Louis
Thanks to everyone for the phone calls from here to there and
everywhere in between.
Caryle Fairgrounds
Pinckneyville Fairgrounds
Ross Havens at Nicholas Farms for the donation
Gloria and Sherri for the drinks
County store at Vergennes for eats and drinks
Dustin Waggoner at Waggoner Angus
** A special thank you to Woody and Blondie for the great job on the
website.
Happy Birthday Austin.
** The clowns that I was looking for showed up: Greg, Spider, Debbie and Karen.
** Thank you to the following people:
- Wes & Tes from The Morning Show on W3D in Marion IL
- Scott Dootie on WIBH in Anna IL
- Gerald Cain (The Best Old Boy)
- All my ferriers, Tim Glasco, Josey Miller, Craig Johnson
- Bobbie Frick & Gang, thanks for all the food and donations.
- Southwest Iowa Cruisers
- Neptune Horse and Tac for putting up with us
- Sisters Craft Store for water and apples for the horses and us
- Jack & Nonee from Channel 43 Hopkinsville
- Ken and Barb Isham
- Nathan and Betty Batley
- Diner in Henrietta
- Kari and Mark Casady and the boys
- Richard and Marsha Wagaman
- Royce and Eldon Turner
- Glenn and Jan Nelson
- Steve Cabbage at Keane Thummel Trucking
- Ralph, Lee and Margie for the BBQ
- Brooks Adams
- Girls at The Ashland City Times
- Mel Shaw
- Toni Perdew
Brooke Turner for Spinal Cord Research
900 E Washington Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
Make check payable to:
Brooke Turner for Spinal Cord Research.
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