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TRYING TO START A RE-ENACTING GROUP
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Anybody,I am in the S.F. BAY AREA ( East Bay to be exact) and am interested in getting together a re-enacting group. Now mind you-I am a " newb" to the re-enacting thing, but would love to get folks…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alf Apr 18, 2010.
Jesse James Gang Vs. Al Capone Gang on Deadliest Warrior
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I thought some of you may be interested. There was a great show on Spike TV called ' Deadliest Warrior", they would pit two different warrior classes from history against each other using a number…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Jun 2, 2010.
Making a comeback ( The Western Film)
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I commented on an earlier post that I thought the Western Genre was making a comeback. Seeing a Western hit the big screen and not direct to DVD has been realy awesome. Anybody got an opinion on…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alf Apr 16, 2010.
Availability of DVDs
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A lot of great movies from my childhood are mentioned regularly on the forum. Does anybody know of a good DVD site that specializes in the Westerns from the 40s through the 70s???? I found a bunch…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alf Apr 6, 2010.
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Alf commented on Melvin Graf's blog post Bull Whips
"Was that the episode where he attempted the feats while on horseback at full gallop?"
Scott replied to Alf's discussion Jesse James Gang Vs. Al Capone Gang on Deadliest Warrior
"It was cool. I think the use of the long rifle would have been a big bonus as they said in the show but I think it would have been better served sniping."
Alf commented on David Lambert's blog post Ball Point Pen Sketch
"Great pen drawings. Absolutely great stuff."
Alf commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post The "Autry style" rig
"Bill,
Why did they do it though?? Was it gun belts comin over from the props depts. and being switched around to suit the particular actor?
Thanks buddy
ALF"
Alf replied to Phantom Stranger's discussion The Last Western You Watched ?
"You know what were a lot of fun? Remember those great Westerns that had a comedic edge...you know like, Paint Your Wagon, Little Big Man, even Calamity Jane with Doris Day and Howard (Keel??????). I used to watch those with my Granny every weekend.…"
Alf replied to Candice's discussion Another Billy the Kid photo. Any thoughts?
"I pulled out a magazine article I have with pics of the Kid. They used some modern day computer enhancement techniques and were able to draw out some interesting details such as:
-Trigger finger on his left hand hand is missing from the first…"
Alf replied to Candice's discussion Another Billy the Kid photo. Any thoughts?
"Gay,
Do you think its the kid???
ALF"
Alf replied to Candice's discussion Another Billy the Kid photo. Any thoughts?
"Looking at the really famous pic of "The Kid", I am not quite sure if I believe that is of him. I could be wrong though because if you look at younger photos of Jesse, Wyatt, or Doc...those pics sometimes look a lot different as well. If…"
Alf commented on Lisa Johnson's blog post Everyday brings new Challenges
"Lisa,
Yeah its a ton of work trying to tie up the loose ends and legalities when a loved one passes. I had to do it for my Grandfather and for my Step Dad. The busy work actually helps keep your mind busy ....oh yeah, if I could be so bold as to…"
Alf commented on Lisa Johnson's blog post It is Amazing
"Yeah...I have noticed how good hearted the folks on this forum are. Its refreshing huh?
Regards and the best to you and yours.
ALF"
Alf joined Stan H's group
Books, Books, and More Books
Discuss you favorite or current book, fiction or non-fiction, about the Old West.
Alf commented on Lisa Johnson's blog post A heart breaking Day
"My condolences. It sounds like he had priorities right. They don't make many like that anymore.
Sorry....ALF"
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:21pm on April 4, 2010,
JOHNNY RAMIREZ said… - Alf,
I am honored that you would ask me to be a friend.
- At 10:40am on July 26, 2010,
Spectre said… - Since we both shine towards geekiness, have you heard about the Wild Wild West Con in Tucson in March? It's a steampunk convention at the Old Tucson Studios.
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