Proverbs 12:10 “Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel." Your love for your horse is beautiful ❤️ look forward to seeing some of your beautiful countryside 👍🏻

I am very sorry for your loss as everyone who subscribes to your channel is I'm sure. Losing a companion animal, whatever it might be is extremely difficult. We get emotionally attached and they become a part of your family. I believe their short lives are the price we pay for the joy and happiness that they bring to our lives. I will pray for you while you grieve.

Tim,so very sorry for your loss. Regards Jim UK.

Totally understand the loss of that special horse. It takes time to heal. When my girl passed I almost sold my saddle. Glad I didn't. It was 2 years after when another special girl came into my life. You'll get through it.

Thanks for the wonderful time. 　　　素晴らしい時をありがとう。 From Japan

I know how you feel, the best animal friend I had was my horse, I still miss him, my best friend. Peace to you,

God bless Zippy thanks for sharing Tim look forward to whatever you share next 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

My condolences. I'm a physician, sometimes it's best to just say goodbye. You made the right choice for Zippy.

I will watch when you come back. You do you and take the time you need. Can't wait till new vids come out. I will watch your Harley channel to past the time. Love the black hills. You and your family take care,I will miss Zip. Till the hills and the sound of the hammer brings us together again. So long for now.

Been six years since Lady, my service dog passed, still miss her so, health not good to have another sigh,

Thanks Jim yes im blubbing like a child i understand your loss Sir im on your Rolling heavy channel and i love the photos of Zippy God bless you both Jim im sending a big Man hug sorry i have no more to say just really upset for you keep safe dear Friend D.

My pets are part of the family, understand that sometimes a man has to handle his stuff, enjoy your channel and happy to wait.

I am so sorry for your loss. Had horses my whole childhood. And it’s so sad to see them go. Had some old ones that finished out their days with us and two yearlings that passed due to kidney failure and a freak accident. I grew up in the Black Hills but now I’m in Wisconsin, but I love going back for visits! I look forward to seeing the beautiful rides on your new channel!

Take the time you need. We all go through hard times and understand how you feel.

im sure zippy was a blessing in your life, i can tell your a very loving person tim, im sure zippy loved you as much as you loved him.

Sorry for the loss of your beloved horse, faithful companion and friend. I wish you and your family the best during this sad time. Always remember the good things you shared with your friend and take heart he is running in a pasture waiting for you to be with him again.

Goodluck to you and prayers for strength with your loss. Understand.

I understand how you feel. I did the same with a dog. I didn’t want to let her go and looking back at videos I see how I kept her alive for me and there were days she surely was suffering. And two years later typing this brings tears. I hope you are doing better

Sorry, to hear about Zippy’s passing a couple of months ago and your loss. Thank You, 🙏 for sharing. I am praying for you and your family. You lost a great animal and friend. God Bless.

We know the loss that you speak of. Life is a good thing.

I found your channel a few days ago and enjoyed watching you build the timber frame barn.

Great to hear from you so sorry about zippy do know it's hard to lost a pet friend. God bless.

You've been missed Tim! Glad to see and hear you. So sorry for your loss of Zippy. I recently lost my faithful companion, Duke, and it hurt much. I'm subscribing to Rolling Heavy so I can enjoy the Black Hills with you. Take it easy and I'll await your posting of new videos.

Your craftsman videos really helped me get a project done on building barn doors. Thanks for being there and helping. Enjoy your time doing some new things!

Hey Tim, So sorry to hear of your loss. I was excited to get the notification this video came out. I’m working on a project outside and the other day I got to wondering how your projects were going. I’m glad you are healing, and I look forward to the new content. I sold my Harley 32 years ago, but I’m going to get the subscription to your new channel going because I know you won’t put anything short of awesome out! Best to you and your family, Matt

I'm sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your retirement, new employment venture and GOD BLESS.

Anything close to the heart always hurts we are only human life is all about letting go and reopen your heart to something new and different When your down get up cowboy it all hurts you have tons of support

I haven't been subscribed to the channel for long, but I too recently lost a beloved animal friend. This video cut me down to the feels. You take as much time as you need, good sir.

Losing a friend is always tough. Our thoughts are with you.

Nice to see you back - I know the pain you're going thru with the loss of Zippy - He will remain in your heart forever - Thank you for sharing; looking forward to your next posts ....

glad you're getting to a better place these days. such a nice picture of you two at the end. good luck with the new channel. i'll definitely check it out.

Welcome back. I hope making the video and telling the story helps you move forward. Am looking forward to your new videos.

Thinking of my own loss of a beautiful blue roan, she was gave me two beautiful colts and so many of my childhood memories include her. I'm 60 and still miss her. Thanks for sharing.

Hello my friend!!! I"m so sad Jim and I really know how you feel!! Because I lose my animal 3 year ago and my wife and i Suffered a lot!!I wish that God bless you so much!!! And don't give up never of your dreams!!! I go to feel miss your channel but!! you Can bet that I be subscribe in the new channel!!!

So sorry to hear your sad news Tim. It’s ok, it’s a process take all the time you need. Glad to see you back, we aren’t going anywhere. Headed to sub to your new channel. Take care. ☺️

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for teaching many of us with woodworking desires how to handle less than perfect material techniques. Good luck with the new career and channel.

Glad you let us know what's up. People take loss in different ways.

Death is one of the hardest parts of life. We all experience it

Sorry for your loss. I really like your channel and you as a person. You have a big heart and it´s just something about you that makes you so sincere:-) My thoughts are with you and may Zippy rest in peace, or as we say in Sweden "Vila i frid Zippy". Cheers and take care:-)

My heart goes out to you. I’ve lost several pets over the years and know how much that can hurt. It’s a lonely feeling. Take care .

my condolences! its hard to loose a companion.

Feeling you brother, miss you but take all the time it takes!

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the videos this Fall on both Channels.

Grief sucks. Keep pushing through it brother. Thanks for sharing your loss as well as the building information. I’m a new builder and looking for mostly repurposed materials for my build. I think we’ve all suffered horribly through this past 2 years and many of us are grieving so this is where are beat work will come from so get back at creating something that will outlive is all!

Great to see you again and hear your voice. Thank you for the update and letting us know you are okay. You can tell by your voice how much you loved your horse, sorry for your loss.

Very sorry for the loss of your horse and friend, Zip. Great pics of Zip and a very sweet memorial to him. Hang in there.

Thanks for sharing. Sorry for the loss of your old friend. Nice symbolism to have the sun setting behind you as you say goodbye to Zippy and announce the coming of a new chapter for the channel. Subbed to RH. God bless you.

Sorry about the loss of your friend .

Sorry to hear about the loss of you buddy! It is something that eats on you overtime. There is a lot that can share but I would. I don't know where the last 40+ years have gone, but they are, gone. I am not on social media, don't know how it works or how to use it. Until a year, maybe two, I didn't own a cell phone until the oldest of my two sent me an iPhone 6S. But since 2008 I did own a phone. I ride Yamaha's and have a 102 cu in Bagger but don't get to ride it because they where trying to fix my back, but after try #3, they stopped. I have a lot on my mind as well. Your buddy will always be with you. Just found your channel tonight, and thanks. I have not gotten one thing done! DK. Omaha.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your companion in this life.:(

Happy you’re doing ok my friend, will sub your new channel for sure! Sorry to hear about “Zippy” always bad when you lose a close friend. My sister went through the same a few years back and I just lost a good friend down in Texas. Not sure yet how he died. He was one of few friends I have. He was @68 years older, heavy smoker and a type 2 diabetic. God puts people in our lives for a reason, sometimes not sure why, but always appreciated! Take care, God bless! Good luck in all you do! Rick.🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾

Sorry to hear about your horse. Will follow you on your other channel. I to ride a Harley. Take care

Sorry to hear about Zippy mate. All the best and hope you get through it all ok.

God Bless you and your family! Love your channel!! Can’t wait for more!

Condolences on losing a great friend.

A man and his horse. It is a unique love. So sorry. Zippy was very lucky to have a life with you. Please talk to us about him someday. I'll bet you have some great Zippy stories. He was fine looking!

I'm terribly sorry & deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your friend and family member Ol Zippy.. you might have to lost a part of you with his passing however he left a piece of himself in you. At the age of 43 I struggle alot with loss compared to when I was a younger man. My heart goes out to you and RIP Ol Zippy

Very sorry for your loss.

Time heals. Thanks for the update.

I`m so very thankful for MY pain, it serves as a reminder for what and who I had in my life ...and I wouldn`t give it away if I could. That`ll come with time though, the pain gives way to the many memories (gifts) that you were lucky enough to have had. That being said, I am truly sorry for your loss bud ...my very best to you and yours!

So sorry to hear of your loss. In reality, I do not believe animals fear death, like we do. He's still with you, and it's natural. The bond between you is still great.

Sorry for your loss. Good to see you and thank you for the update! Cant wait to see you back to work.

Thank you for doing this, I know it wasn't easy.

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Glad that you are on the mend. I look forward to more content on both of your channels. Oh yeah, congratulations on the retirement, and good luck on your new gig.

GOD BLESS ZIP, X, NO RUSH FOR ANY VIDS, SLOW AND STEADY, UK

Glad you are back. Sorry for your loss of Zippy. I'm definitely subscribing to your new channel.

My Condolences.

Sorry for your loss, Hope the future is bright moving forward, will look forward to seeing your next project when you are ready, cheers from Melbourne Australia

Sorry for your loss. When you lose a member of the family wether it is human or horse it is not easy. Know that he is not hurting any longer and in his own way would want you to keep going.💜💚🤠👍🏻🐴

New subscriber. Signed up for the other channel. 👍 Sorry for your loss. Had to put our Black Lab down a little while back because of uncontrollable seizures. It’s very hard to stomach. ❤️ And welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood of the Highway 🚛📦 Been driving OTR for 17 years now.

I’m so very sorry for your loss I know how it feels it’s like losing a member of your family and congratulations on retiring take care and God bless

Tough losing a good friend like a good horse, so that's understandable why you've taken a break. You're trucking now?? Staying local and home every night? How long have you been driving already? I've only been across the Black Hills a time or two in the few years I've been driving. Great scenery, wouldn't mind going through there a little more often. Hey, take care and see you on the next vid. And maybe see you down the road too. Cheers PS, just subbed to your new channel.

Have really enjoyed your channel. Will look forward to when you start creating again. Until then take all the time you need to relax and reset. Thanks for all you do!

RIP Zippy. May your trail be long and peaceful. Thank you Tim, for sharing with us. We in my family are horse people and I do not look forward to the loss of our great horse Phoenix. I'm glad you art taking the time to work through your pain and change. I'm sure the new channel will be great. I'm not a H.D. person, that would be my son. But I will join and follow along with that journey. Blessings on you as you go. Your friend in Arizona, Richard

Good horses come along once or twice in a lifetime ... ... I completely understand your loss and know and understand how that kicks you in the gut !.! On a lighter note, I'm very happy to hear of your retirement and your new adventures and wish you and yours well. I look forward to future videos. CW Peterson Grass Valley, California; USA

Heartfelt condolences across the Atlantic for the loss of your companion, near the end it's really tough to make decisions for one's loved ones, it's heartbreaking. Regretfully, despite the beauty of Black Mountains, I shall not be joining you on your biking travels, I like bikes but the self-propelled variety. Anyways, I wish to thank you for your old school approach to your building projects, much appreciated, so in the hope to see some more creations I'll remain subscribed & bell icon notifications ticked...Good luck on your Harley, be very careful out there, a lot of people don't know how to drive!!

I'm sorry for your loss and pain.

Sorry for your loss.

Glad to see you're still around. Looking forward to what the future holds for you on this channel as well as your new channel. God bless!

I was concerned and thought you might be struggling with your loss. I'm glad you are doing better. I always tell people to keep those happy memories close to your heart to get you through the tough times. Take care.

The IRON HORSE will help you mend!

prayers go out

RIP Zippy.

UNCLED)UG IN BOONE N.C. SAYS DON'T STAY GONE FROM THE VIDEO'S TO LONG ALWAYS LOVE THE BUILDS !! WE WILL BE WATCHING FOR YOU !! MAYBE YOU COULD DO A TRUCK DRIVING VIDEO ?? I KNOW PUSHING SNOW FOR 33 YEARS WE AS TRUCK DRIVERS SEE SOME CRAZY THINGS OUT IN THE NIGHT AND UP IN THE SKY ?!@ !!? GOOD LUCK TO YOU !!

I don't ride a bike, but I'll sub your new channel purely out of love for the Black Hills. Thanks for the great content.

Sorry to hear about zippy, missed your videos. You have always amazed me, you just look like the ol days, the wild west, your mustache, your cowboy hat, your cool timber frame.... you just have that cowboy look that would shoot a sick horse and tell people it had to be done and show no emotion, but you surprise me, shows we are all human, I know zippy can not be replaced, but you will meet her again one day.

Great pictures at the end....Stu

Congratulations on your retirement - I am a couple weeks away from my 19th year with LFD. I’m sorry for your less

So very sorry for your loss 😞😞😞😞

Find better days soon Brother!

Sorry for your loss. M

Long time no see. Good to see you again. God bless.

Glad to see you back Tim! So sorry for your loss of Zippy. Congrats on your retirement and new channel, live on for Zippy!

Sorry for your loss of Zippy. I don't doubt that you will heal in time even though the scars may remain. Looking forward to seeing what comes next.

I realise it's little consolation but, my own personal experience is when I lost my granddad just over thirty years ago, when he had cancer, 50% of me wanted him to cling on for dear life and 50% of me wanted him to slip away....he made the right choice for himself and I was privileged to spend his last night with him mopping his brow, the night The Berlin Wall came down !

Brother, I’ve had horses and dogs and I’ve lost both my best friends (horse and dog). It’s been almost 10 years since I lost them both , and although much better, if I look at one of my thousands of picture I have of them too long, I’ll break down! Nothing to be ashamed of!!👍🏻

Subed your new channel Rollin heavy.....Sorry about Zippy....will be watching

Tim, somehow I missed seeing this when you uploaded it; I never saw the notification. It must have been shortly after your email back to me explaining that some things had transpired. Firstly, my heartfelt condolences on losing Zippy. You were a good friend to him; I could tell when you would talk about him how much you loved him and I'm sure he appreciated such a good friend in you and your wife. Secondly, congratulations on your retirement from firefighting. I didn't know that's what your profession was. Thirdly, I see that you've also uploaded another GPC video about two months ago, which I am going to now watch. I wish you the best on your other channel and continued followers and success here as well.

I feel your pain, believe me.

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