XLmules

XLmules

Lake Nowhere Mule and Donkey Farm, breeders of hand-raised, show quality saddle and draft mules and American Mammoth Jackstock. We ship internationally.

Mule Traffic Jam!

Mule Traffic Jam!

Ode to a Mule

Ode to a Mule

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  • @michaelcurrie304
    @michaelcurrie3047 ай бұрын

    I'm a big fan of Mules. They're an awesome animal. A properly bred and trained mule is every bit as good, or better, than any work horse in the same role.

  • @garypaterson2794
    @garypaterson27948 ай бұрын

    I have almost 400 episodes still recorded and hard to type with my eyes leaking. I wear my Festus hat everyday and woe to those who'll harm it, women, children or elderly,and it ain't because of the Morgan silver dollars sewed into it for emergencies lol. Festus, you and Ruth live with us,in us and through us everyday. Come spring, little Dachshund girl and I are riding one of our Harley mules (probably Red),to Colorado birth place from Missouri Ozarks Festus. I'm proud to call you Pa, Uncle, Friend,Pardner or Brother from another Mother, just not late for supper. We'll see you and Ruth soon Festus, rest easy 🎅🤠🙏

  • @garypaterson2794
    @garypaterson27948 ай бұрын

    I have almost 400 episodes still recorded and hard to type with my eyes leaking. I wear my Festus hat everyday and woe to those who'll harm it, women, children or elderly,and it ain't because of the Morgan silver dollars sewed into it for emergencies lol. Festus, you and Ruth live with us,in us and through us everyday. Come spring, little Dachshund girl and I are riding one of our Harley mules (probably Red),to Colorado birth place from Missouri Ozarks Festus. I'm proud to call you Pa, Uncle, Friend,Pardner or Brother from another Mother, just not late for supper. We'll see you and Ruth soon Festus, rest easy 🎅🤠🙏

  • @garypaterson2794
    @garypaterson27948 ай бұрын

    I have almost 400 episodes still recorded and hard to type with my eyes leaking. I wear my Festus hat everyday and woe to those who'll harm it, women, children or elderly,and it ain't because of the Morgan silver dollars sewed into it for emergencies lol. Festus, you and Ruth live with us,in us and through us everyday. Come spring, little Dachshund girl and I are riding one of our Harley mules (probably Red),to Colorado birth place from Missouri Ozarks Festus. I'm proud to call you Pa, Uncle, Friend,Pardner or Brother from another Mother, just not late for supper. We'll see you and Ruth soon Festus, rest easy 🎅🤠🙏

  • @garypaterson2794
    @garypaterson27948 ай бұрын

    Thank you Festus. God bless you, Ruth and your'n 🎅🤠🙏

  • @jillforster4552
    @jillforster45528 ай бұрын

  • @chrism1164
    @chrism116410 ай бұрын

    Thank you Ken. RIP. ❤

  • @roymccloure7391
    @roymccloure739110 ай бұрын

    Ken Curtis is actually a very good singer he was lead singer for the sons of the pioneers

  • @rodbrock4759
    @rodbrock475911 ай бұрын

    This is awesome !!!!

  • @meandthemrs7403
    @meandthemrs740311 ай бұрын

    That's sadder than "Old Rivers"

  • @user-lm8vi7nh3s
    @user-lm8vi7nh3s Жыл бұрын

    Love this. Thank You Ken.

  • @MrScottmoad
    @MrScottmoad Жыл бұрын

    There still are good things in this crazy world.

  • @MrEpeeFencer
    @MrEpeeFencer Жыл бұрын

    Deo Vindice.

  • @doggerbull6224
    @doggerbull6224 Жыл бұрын

    Great actor, great voice, great mule skinner, all with true heart.

  • @lewie7820
    @lewie7820 Жыл бұрын

    Festus was a national treasure

  • @bobbysnow5478
    @bobbysnow5478 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Mule day’s Bishop Ca..best parade ever!

  • @yourdaywillcome5694
    @yourdaywillcome5694 Жыл бұрын

    Poor old Ruth she was the best donkey ever so sorry u lost her festes

  • @jimtomczak7374
    @jimtomczak7374 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @lisanidog8178
    @lisanidog81782 жыл бұрын

    Ruth forever!

  • @lisanidog8178
    @lisanidog81782 жыл бұрын

    Festus you're my favorite forever.

  • @TheSarahbeach100
    @TheSarahbeach1002 жыл бұрын

    I loved old fetus ken curtis. Want ever be another festus.

  • @edwardgoering1237
    @edwardgoering12372 жыл бұрын

    Used to be a saying My Grand Father would say in the 60's when I went fishing and hunting with him Governor's wife had the Biggest Mule I ever did see

  • @edwardgoering1237
    @edwardgoering12372 жыл бұрын

    He sold Ford Tractors for his Brothers Dealorship Schmidt Ford Randelstown Maryland Carl Schmidt 'He asked the Farmer if he and his Grandson could hunt or fish on his property He was a Bank Guard in Ft Lauderdale 1973 - 1980 then he still lived till 1992

  • @brass1951
    @brass19512 жыл бұрын

    This was written by John Mitchum, brother of Robert Mitchum.

  • @marlenefavorites6692
    @marlenefavorites66922 жыл бұрын

    Love Gunsmoke and all the great characters 🙏

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall21412 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤👍🙏

  • @mikehiers2671
    @mikehiers26712 жыл бұрын

    Ken has always been one of my favorites. Though not a major role in Mr. Robert's he played his character perfectly.

  • @joandemery7863
    @joandemery78632 жыл бұрын

    I love me some Festus,,,R.I.P....my Festus,,,

  • @joanmorris2292
    @joanmorris22922 жыл бұрын

    Great song by Ken Curtis! Thank u for that song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall21412 жыл бұрын

    What a tear-jerking story I'm in tears now

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall21412 жыл бұрын

    I miss him so much❤📽😞🎶🙏🎼

  • @llfJet
    @llfJet2 жыл бұрын

    No words......❤

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel2 жыл бұрын

    Well, Ken Curtis is very much missed, A Son of the Pioneers and John Ford's son-in-law. He sure had an interesting life.

  • @danmoore6000
    @danmoore60002 жыл бұрын

    If anything happens to Matthew you better lay me right down next to him or I will not quit till I find you and feed you to the turkey buzzards! ~ Festus Hagan

  • @stevemcgill4505
    @stevemcgill45052 жыл бұрын

    God placed certain people on earth to bless and lift our spirits. Festus was one of those people.

  • @joanbarrett8254
    @joanbarrett82542 жыл бұрын

    That was very nice.

  • @misspad7282
    @misspad72822 жыл бұрын

    Ken Curtis was one great actor and he could sing too. I love his character Festus.

  • @lynnkanerva4519
    @lynnkanerva45192 жыл бұрын

    Who me? I'm not crying,🥺 I'm chopping onions 🧅🧅🔪 My family all loved Gunsmoke. Festus and 'Ruth' were a perfect pairing with Marshall Dillon. It's amazing you wouldn't think somebody that had a high-pitched nasally-whiney voice could sing so beautifully.

  • @kenyork1107
    @kenyork11072 жыл бұрын

    First time I've heard this , what's not to like either ballad or singer . Never heard anything bad about Ken Curtis and it wouldn't matter to me if I did , I thank hes awesome. Was he from Tennesse ? I'm from Chattanooga and very proud to be . Thank you for posting this , looking for more .

  • @daryljay7057
    @daryljay70572 жыл бұрын

    Some snarky kid will say this is hokey, corny and more. I don't care! I loved this! It gave a little love to Mom, Johnny Reb and the real builder of America, The Fabulous Mule!

  • @scottendicott3249
    @scottendicott32492 жыл бұрын

    Always a fan of Festus (Ken Curtis)

  • @hunnybee971
    @hunnybee9713 жыл бұрын

    3:27 "And then I cried."

  • @tammypowell755
    @tammypowell7553 жыл бұрын

    Why. Did. Festus. Always. Ride. A. Donkey. Instead. Of. A. Horse

  • @debkidwell7093
    @debkidwell70933 жыл бұрын

    Mule, not a donkey. Then again, the mule is half ass. :)

  • @tammypowell755
    @tammypowell7553 жыл бұрын

    @@debkidwell7093 not. Perfect.

  • @maxpayne2574
    @maxpayne25743 жыл бұрын

    My father was a mule skinner in WW2 with the 10nth Mountain Div Italy. All the dogs, horses and mules that have died in wars were heroes.

  • @mikesevilla1248
    @mikesevilla12488 ай бұрын

    Thank your Father... for his service...

  • @lisafreeman6511
    @lisafreeman65113 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story and story teller. I was not born when Gunsmoke first started and didn't see it as a child. But it is one of my favorite shows now and I actually record it every day just to have something to watch. Today's tv shows are mostly garbage. There is a reason these old classics are still being shown. The entire cast of Gunsmoke was wonderful. So many great actors appeared as guest stars on this show and many others. We sure could use some Matt Dillons these days.

  • @garypaterson2794
    @garypaterson27946 ай бұрын

    Amen ma'am 🎅🤠🙏

  • @sophiarieber7558
    @sophiarieber75583 жыл бұрын

    oh sweet lordy......I've never heard this before! I'm cryin' my eyes out!! lol, gee thanks y'all.......

  • @amlafrance1918
    @amlafrance19183 жыл бұрын

    Too bad we lost

  • @rodcrawford5547
    @rodcrawford55473 жыл бұрын

    Must have been Yankee's! Ruth Saved Festus, don't cry Daddy! Love Ruth...🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👀👀👀

  • @thomasmcdonald5887
    @thomasmcdonald58873 жыл бұрын

    You equate stubborn to mule. But let me tell you , once they decide to work , it’s the most amazing thing to see. They have more heart than 100 average people nowadays 🤷🏻‍♂️IMO

  • @debkidwell7093
    @debkidwell70933 жыл бұрын

    Thomas, I certainly did not equate a mule to being stubborn - not me, my friend. I bred and raised them, and now raise the most astounding American Mammoth Jackstock exclusively to make those outstanding mules, since the AMJ numbers are so critical. No sir, you are preaching to the choir regarding their heart, willingness and yes, love to those they trust.

  • @thomasmcdonald5887
    @thomasmcdonald58873 жыл бұрын

    @@debkidwell7093 I obviously wasn’t referring to someone with your knowledge of these magnificent animals. Sorry and good day mate.

  • @williamhopkins8622
    @williamhopkins86223 жыл бұрын

    . . . What characters, both Festus and Ruth ! ! . . . I wish the background music didn't overpower the commentary though !

  • @marymckiernan2395
    @marymckiernan23953 жыл бұрын

    That beautiful commentary by Ken Curtis was pure magic bought tears to my eyes 😥