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Dave McGowan commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Buffalo hides
"For a variety of reasons, Regina is the capital of the province of Saskatchewan. The name was picked when the small town was in the "North West Territories" and was chosen to honor Victoria Regina who was the Canadian (as well as the…"
anthony martin commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Buffalo hides
" Bill,
A couple of additional thoughts.Terry was right- much was used on machinery.I f you look at an average factory or machine shop you would have seen a great many drive shafts and pulleys overhead all connected to…"
anthony martin commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Buffalo hides
" Bill,
The vast number of hides were made into coats,gloves,capes,rugs,buggy robes and numerous other accessories and quite simply was worn out or with the passage of years simply lost structural integrity.About 5 buffalo…"
Terry Boniface (Malpaso) commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Buffalo hides
"I know were one went. I have it as a coat, Northern plains Buffalo made in 1880, you can see it on my profile photos. Also they went to England to be used as drive belts on machinery as they were so tough."
Bat commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Wyatt Earp's Revenge
"Its released here in UK 16th April. Got my prebooked copy on order. Nice to see Earp's at yet another angle hope its as good as expectations maybe not another Tombstone land mark. Hollywood I hope not to much. Its just good to see another…"
Stan H commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Wyatt Earp's Revenge
"Looks to be standard Hollywood,, but I'll probably buy it,,, after all any western is better than no western,,,,"
Wolfgang commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Wyatt Earp's Revenge
"Just another Hollywierd movie drawing on the "Earp Legend", . . . :( . . . not impressed."
anthony martin commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Wyatt Earp's Revenge
" I look forward to seeing this with certain reservations.I was introduced to the script and a friend of mine acted in this and a lot of it sounds pretty melodramatic and hokey.Still,it's a film about some of our favorite figures of the…"
Dave McGowan commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Wyatt Earp's Revenge
"I've learned to take reviews with a grain of salt. If they know a little about the historical west, maybe they're worth listening too. However, many of them seem to know about newspapers and advertising (they think) and absolutely nothing…"
Carbine commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Cannot send messages ...
"Got an answer back from Ning, about an hour ago, to the e-mail I sent them Sunday. I quote- "It sounds like this is a known issue that affects members who use Internet Explorer 9. We don't fully support IE9 yet, but we're working…"
Bob Boze Bell commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Cannot send messages ...
"Bill, I just emailed our web master and he will find out what is wrong. Sorry about that. Always frustrating."
anthony martin commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Cannot send messages ...
" Bill,
A couple of friends and I have been experiencing this for a little over a week now-no messages and photo attachments and we have to resort to the regular posts.I've pursued it but like Carbine no…"
patrick mark pazen commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Cannot send messages ...
"I just had the same problem, but my lovely granddaughter(Jaici) was finally able to send a message, glad she is much better on puters than i am"
Carbine commented on Bungalo Bill's blog post Cannot send messages ...
"Bill; I have the same problem. I can do it at my desk top but when I try to send on my lap top it dosen't go through. The Geek Squad (if you can trust them) said its a Ning issue. This for me has been going on since last Thursday night. Sent an…"
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Buffalo hides
This may seem like a silly question, but I hope not. I understand that over a million buffalo were killed in the early days of the west by men such as Bill Cody. I cannot help but winder, what happened to all of those hides? I don't believe I have ever seen one. Are any still around? Where did they go?
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 2:41pm — 5 Comments
Wyatt Earp's Revenge
Here is another disappointment for those of us hoping for a blockbuster western. I had high hopes for this one given that Val Kilmer was in on the project. It will be available on March 6, this year on DVD - not in theatres.
I watched the trailer today and it seems like a good western tale, loosely based on the real life killing of Dora Hand in Dodge City. It seems Wyatt had a thing for Dora and he heads off with a posse that includes Doc Holliday to go after the culprit,…
ContinuePosted on February 26, 2012 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments
Cannot send messages ...
Bob, for some reason I am unable to send messages or even reply to one. My real name is Bill Marquardt.
Is anybody else having this problem on the board?
Bill M.
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:33pm — 5 Comments
The First Ride of Wyatt Earp - another new movie
Our cup runneth over.
According to Variety, Val Kilmer will star as Wyatt Earp in a western taking place prior to the Tombstone days.
How about it Bob? What's the scoop?
Posted on March 18, 2011 at 9:17am — 16 Comments
Bat Masterson
You don't read a lot stuff about Bat Masterson, but I have to believe he was a major player in the old west. Apparently he was hooked up with con man Soapy Smith at one time and helped to rig an election or two. He was a boxing promoter and refereed a few matches along with his pal Wyatt Earp. He was a lawman in several places, including Dodge City and Trinidad, Colorado. He played an important role in preventing Doc Holliday from being extradited to Arizona after the infamous…
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 7:14pm on July 27, 2009,
JOHNNY RAMIREZ said… - Bill,
I am greatful that you accepted me into your circle, and I promise I won't be shooting arrows at you either. Native Americans take friendship very seriously.
Thanks again,
Johnny
- At 6:54am on July 28, 2009, JOHNNY RAMIREZ said…
- Bill,
I am not familar with this character Corporal Stone, maybe you can point me to where I read about this Indian Fighter.
Most of us Indians are accepting of all titles give to us by others, and we have many give to us.
Indigenous Native Americans is give to educators and politicans,(Who want to be Politicly Correct), Native Americans are give by people with a higher degree of education, (Your Rich Fokes), American Indians by friends, Native Indians by less educated less educated, and Indians by un-educated and Hollywood movies stars.
It is an honor also for me, to call you friend Bill, and hopefully over time it will have develop with substance.
Johnny
- At 4:37pm on July 28, 2009, JOHNNY RAMIREZ said…
- Bill,
That my friend is what is important, that you enjoy these things in life. That is what life is all about! Helping others and enjoying the good things in life. When I was youngster it was the simple things, but those times are gone, and now it is computers, cellphone where you can do almost anything with, and wii. So we enjoy where we are today with what is here, as in your game.
Have an evfentful day with God's blessing.
Johnny
- At 6:25am on August 4, 2009,
Gayle said… 
- At 12:22am on December 13, 2009,
Gay Mathis said… - Bill, I enjoy watching you on the Haunted Saloon..I try to watch that every chance I get..
- At 6:42pm on July 17, 2010,
Kip Coryea said… - I don't know if you found out yet, but on your Tombstone post card has to be at least '55 ( the yellow Chevy is a 55 or 56 I can't make out the details) and the two story building is Arlenes ( at that time it may have been the movie house). Otherwise, MAN HAS IT CHANGED!
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