Lee the Horse Logger

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By Lindsey Scheetz

Story Published: Jul 19, 2009 at 3:20 PM MST

Story Updated: Jul 20, 2009 at 7:03 AM MST

BILLINGS- Living in 77 square feet without electricity, heat or running water may not sound like a good idea to everyone, but for Lee the Horse Logger it is home sweet home. Lee has chosen to travel across the U.S. in a horse-drawn covered wagon. And the only company he has are his 3 suffolk punch horses and Katie, his pyrenees dog.

He began his trip almost 3 years ago when he left his job as a logger in East Glacier Montana. And so far, he has traveled 6000 miles. Lee says there are a lot of things that make life on the road difficult. "the lack of sleep and basically normality. You're sleeping in a different spot every night and seeing different people. Other than my phone I really don't have communication with people I see continuously, you know."

Despite his hardships, Lee says he's enjoying his trip. And he says he's met some of the friendliest people along the way. He estimates that he has met almost 500,000 people over the course of his trip already and he plans to add to that number as he makes his way to California and then Alaska. A trip he says he expects to complete by 2012.

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Diane Fleming said on Tuesday, Mar 9 at 7:30 PM

Hey there Lee, saw you last week in Sumner WA! You are brave, it was in rush hour traffic! :)

Cynthia J said on Saturday, Mar 6 at 10:16 PM

I saw Lee and his rig this evening Mar. 6, 2010 on Rainier Ave just north of Renton WA. The clip clop of his horses hooves brought back fond memories of many happy hours spent as a younster on our farm.... Good luck to you Lee!

Janet Wilson said on Wednesday, Feb 17 at 11:41 PM

Hi Lee, Saw you today,Feb.17,2010 in Chehalis, Wa. Hope to see you again. God bless you.

lou said on Tuesday, Feb 16 at 5:03 PM

Saw you today Feb. 16 2010. You passed by my house on Jackson Hwy state of Washington. Jackson Hwy used to be the exact North spur of the Oregon Trail. You go Boy!!!!

Tess D said on Wednesday, Feb 10 at 6:49 PM

Saw you today in Kelso, WA...you're getting closer to Alaska all the time!

CJ said on Sunday, Sep 27 at 11:50 AM

Lee did not ask for any donations on here. There is a fraud out there signing Lee's name. Shame on you.

Anonymous said on Sunday, Sep 27 at 11:46 AM

To Suzie you don't know Lee at all. Lee did not write anything on this website. To the fraud that did in Lee's name shame on you.

Lee said on Saturday, Aug 15 at 4:00 AM

Go to my website, lee the horse logger, and donate today!

Lee said on Saturday, Aug 15 at 3:53 AM

Thanks for the kind words but what I want is more money. Go to my website and donate. Thanks and God Bless you too.

vena said on Saturday, Aug 8 at 4:36 PM

lee u r looking very good.hope i can see u when u come through california. u r doing what i've always wanted to do all my life, but family n friends think i am crazy for wanting to do this. take care n be safe n GOD bless u. always friends.

DORTH AND RON said on Thursday, Jul 23 at 6:24 AM

GOD SPEED OUR DEAR FRIEND YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS DAILY YOUR LOOKING FINE STAY WELL AND HAPPY ALWAYS

Suzie said on Wednesday, Jul 22 at 3:23 AM

Poor sick homeless man looking for attention and handouts.

Robin H said on Tuesday, Jul 21 at 4:19 PM

Looking great Lee, your friend in MASS

Tory MacDonald said on Tuesday, Jul 21 at 3:58 PM

YEE HAW Lee! Glad to see this report and see you looking so well! Your friend in CT!

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