"Saw a pickup today with a "Re-elect Walt Longmire Sheriff of Absaroka County" bumper sticker today at the City Market in Montrose, Colorado."
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Arizona State Park Closings
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Holden Oct 1, 2012.
Sierra Vista Cowboy Poetry festival Feb 6 - 8
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Marlows Survive Dry Creek Ambush
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Brent Agnew left a comment for Jim Pettengill
"Hi Jim
Thanks for your input we are renting a cottage for a week while in Cody so I hope to take advantage of that to get as much in as possible, also have a night in Casper on way to Denver.
Thanks Ag"
Jim Pettengill commented on Brent Agnew's blog post Trip to the US
"Above: I meant Durango and Silverton railroad, my typo. Formerly the Silverton Branch of the Denver & Rio Grande."
Jim Pettengill commented on Brent Agnew's blog post Trip to the US
"Wyoming: Yes, Cody is a must. Also the medicine wheel about an hour or so east of Cody, and South Pass City ghost town in central Wyoming on your way to Colorado. This is an excellent restored historic town, operated by the State,…"
Jim Holden replied to Jim Pettengill's discussion Arizona State Park Closings
"Just an aside, but I lived in Sacramento Area in the 1970's & 80's & did business with the State in our offices on Capitol Mall, just blocks from the Capitol. Before Jerry Brown's first term,…"
Robert E Lee Hyde replied to Jim Pettengill's discussion Arizona State Park Closings
"Here in California the state park closings are directly attributable to the overly-generous salaries, pensions, availablity of every holiday known to mankind, generous sick leave, Cadillac medical insurance plans, and early retirement for park…"
Margaret-Anne Moore replied to Jim Pettengill's discussion Arizona State Park Closings
"The spot where two prominent Generals died in Virginia is now an office building. Even places like Gettysburg and Bull Run/Manassas are not immune. Some people value money above all else. It reminds me a lot of a tribe on Star Trek…"
John Olexa replied to Jim Pettengill's discussion Arizona State Park Closings
"It's a constant battle in VA to save whats left of the states historic civil war battlefields. Mostly from urban sprawl."
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Cowboy karaoke
Off the wall question here. Some of us out here enjoy singing, and in my area, there's a lot of interest in traditional forms of music. I have been unable to find a source for karaoke versions of many classic western songs. There is pretty good coverage of Marty Robbins, Autry, Sons of the Pioneers, but just try to find Utah Carol, Little Joe the Wrangler, Texas Plains or Along the Navajo Trail - or even such standards or modern songs as Strawberry Roan, Red Headed Stranger or Night…
ContinuePosted on January 1, 2012 at 8:44pm
...Don't Forget Winona
I've been hoping someone else would pick this up, but nothing so far, so I guess it falls to me. Great recent article on Route 66, but Bobby Troup must be spinning. How many times have you played Route 66, Bob, especially in Kingman? As an NAU grad (and sax player) I know where Winona is, and I'm sure you do, but it should have been on the map for those who haven't experienced the Winona metroplex. Bobby cautioned us "...don't forget Winona", but TW did.
Love the…
ContinuePosted on September 1, 2011 at 10:02pm — 2 Comments
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- At 4:55pm on May 1, 2009,
Beth said… - If we have the time, we want to go to the areas you talked about. It sounds so beautiful there. We have not been to Utah or Colorado. I am hoping both of us can take the time off work. Thanks for the suggestions!! :D
- At 6:48pm on November 30, 2012,
Brent Agnew said… Hi Jim
Thanks for your input we are renting a cottage for a week while in Cody so I hope to take advantage of that to get as much in as possible, also have a night in Casper on way to Denver.
Thanks Ag
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