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From MikeCowboy Spirit TV 1. If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain. 2. Know when to ride…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen Carman Sep 3, 2012.
The Cowboy Code By Gene Autry1. The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.3. He must always tell…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell Jul 10, 2012.
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt Oct 10, 2012.
1. Boot Hill is full of fellows who pulled their triggers without aiming.
There were a number of Old West cemeteries named Boot Hill, since many men on the…
Posted on April 4, 2013 at 9:12am — 1 Comment
1. A change of pastures makes for a fatter calf.
2. Sticking to your guns is fine, as long as you don't get shot in the back.
3. Oil all the wheels on your wagon, not just the squeaky one.
This advice would be critical in the Old…
ContinuePosted on March 28, 2013 at 11:18am — 2 Comments
March 18
1911: Movie cowboy, musician, composer, and inventor Smiley Burnette was born on this day. While he has regrettably been mostly forgotten today, during the 40s he was a comic sidekick who…
Posted on March 18, 2013 at 2:24pm — 8 Comments
1. He don't got all what belongs to him.
This Old West turn of phrase could mean that someone was slower than average or crazier than average, but in any case, not all…
Posted on March 14, 2013 at 1:29pm — 2 Comments
Cindy Smith said… Hey Bud:
The cross draw was popular with men who spent a lot of time sitting at a poker table men on horseback because for both it was easier to pull. I put your question to my friend Jim Dunham, one of the fastest guns in the “New West” and an expert gun handler. He agrees and adds,
“The strong side carry with the butt to the rear and worn on the right side was, and is faster, and more accurate, and was preferred by Texas Rangers, lawmen, and shootists. All this predates buscadaro rigs and tied down holster that show up in the movies and TV.
Bud "Marshal" Stilwell said… TY Janice for the information.
Nice photo of my favorite actor.
Bud "Marshal" Stilwell said… Thank You for the reply, the Stilwell Name no matter how it is spelled has and had some great people associated with it. That is except for that Sheriff Frank C. Stilwell in Tombstone at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881, and was suspected in the murder of Morgan Earp on March 18, 1882.
Howdy Bud, thanks for the request.
That's great Bud, we've been working on this thing for a while. Good luck!
Dana Henry said… Hi Bud -
It's good to see refreshing and uplifting posts for a change.
I like yours.
Thanks for the invite.
God's best for ya
Dana
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