Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:
June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith:
April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate
the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic,
Dr. Pete and Jody Smith.
A continuation of Jody’s Journals.
December 1985
- Rex here (tea), to church > copied petitions, newspaper article > to OU Inn, dine briefly > rain > Pete bulldozer, I took nap/bad cold > to barn > Pat borrowed turkey cutting board, electric knife, gave them platter > went into Pam's to watch special on dogs, stopped at Blockers, beautiful bright blue light in sky/creek/green grass
- up at 5 am, drove around block, Pete parked Doris > I rode Junie, wagged twice, saw 2 deer hunters on Lucas', 2 on New Covenant > to clinic briefly, took note over to Marshall, took petition to Sylvia's, got licenses of hunters behind Eddy place > rode Junie, drug deer down near road > to barn/rabbits, flashlight, prepare lanterns
- up at 5:30 am, Pete was going to take Apple but needed to leave for calls to Caldwell > butchered pig
- rode Junie on trail behind Wagner's, thorns, greenbriers
- Pete, Jerry S. hunted > Pete to Charleston > did chores at barn, ran errands
- rode Junie, drug deer in for Mark S. (4 pt buck, edge of hay meadow/back) > Pete patrolled with Apple > to clinic, briefly
- rode Junie, very slow, pruned trail past fence rocks > did barn chores, cleaned dog pen, saw large black beagle and lab/shepherd type, ran through meadow/pasture > patrolled again, rested > to CJs with Jessica, Bob P., Debbie M.
- to church > to clinic, sorted trash > on call, horse died in 15 minutes > met Pat/K at Pizza Hut, to movies "Amadeus" saw Dr. and Mrs. Bratton > worked at desk briefly
- to clinic/barn > took clinic car, checked tires > wagged > to town, groceries/gifts
- wagged > to clinic/barn > desk briefly > wrapped presents, mailed packages to Betty, Abbott, Gary, Aggie
- to clinic/barn, unloaded wood > party Ken, P. Lewis
- to church, OU Inn, got employee Christmas gifts from Susan A. > to clinic > rode Junie, wagged, took Puff, Colonel > went in to Engineering Bldg. telescopes, Jupiter 2 moons, Halley's Comet
- to clinic/barn > wagged > Pete to Sam's Gym > to Laird's, lame horse > to movie "White Nights" beautiful dancing
- to clinic/barn > Jim S. called > got gifts, groceries
- wagged, took Puff, Colonel, cleaned out spring pipe > to clinic/barn > Pete firewood, helped Pete with animals at clinic > Windy Hills Christmas party, Pete slides
- to church, OU Inn, K. Foster > Pete firewood > Steve Brooks > rode Junie, too Puff, Colonel > wrapped presents
- to clinic/barn, wrapped presents > caught young goose, Pete butchered it; Jim, Jeanne here, eggnog, cheese, etc., Marshall banana nut bread (Mom's friend) Christmas Eve service; J, Bob P., back here afterwards for eggnog
- Christmas Day: breakfast, Jim misplaced watch; took them up to Pat's > steamed goose on woodstove; Hartley's rode over with Marshall, slides, Yellowstone, Philippines, Hawaii
- Marshall here, Pete did dishes, J here, wagged, took 5 dogs, saw 2 deer > to barn/clinic
- to clinic > funeral, Neville Rogers > to barn, ran errands
- to clinic/barn > Pete to Charleston, back early > movie "Rocky IV", to O'Hooley's briefly
- to church > rode, wagged, cold, saw doe, grown fawn in blackberry meadow
- to clinic/barn > Pete firewood > read by fire "Lake Wobegone Days" fell asleep by fire
Merry Christmas from all of us @ Monday Creek!
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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.
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