New Hampshire man quits job to cross country in horse-drawn wagon; rides through Herkimer

By By KRISTEN COPELAND

Story Created: Sep 22, 2008 at 3:35 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 22, 2008 at 5:20 PM EST

EAST HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - He sold his house, he sold his truck, he quit his job. Bob Skelding, of New Hampshire, is riding across country in a horse drawn wagon. Why? Skelding says the trip is for the fun of it.

Skelding was riding along Route 5 in Herkimer this afternoon. He doesn't have any plans other than to make it down south before the snow falls.

So far Skelding says the trip is "far cooler than anything I could have possibly dreamed of."

Skelding is not exactly "roughing it". In his wagon, he has a full sized bed, kitchen, running water and power.

If you're interested in tracking Skelding you can check out his blog at: www.wagonteamster.com

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