"Ok, all must see Roy's discussion that was just started on KotGC main page...what an incredible Faro Table...Roy, please provide some details about your talbe, measurements and such, also where did you get the legs! Love the layout and side…"
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Pat Ira & Meredith Neff replied to Roy Cobb's discussion The Faro Table.... in the group Knights of the Green Cloth
"INCREDIBLE!!!!! What an awesome Table!!! That my new friend is museum quality!
That is what we do here in Fort Worth, generally set up in the Stockyards and teach passers by about the game, actually I teach them as they play, usually they inquire…"
Pico Pistolerro commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's group Knights of the Green Cloth
"Howdy y'all. I'm new to the group, but acquainted with Pat via the WWW. I'm a Faro banker in Los Angeles. I'll be dealing in San Bernardino in Jan 19 and at the Calico Ghost Town on Feb. 16-17 for…"
Pico Pistolerro joined Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's group
Knights of the Green Cloth
It's all about Bucking the Tiger! A group that has a passion for not only our Old West history, but teaching and playing the most famous card game for centuries! FARO!See More
anthony martin commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's blog post The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
" Pat,
This was quite an odyssey and I enjoyed every bit of it.I'll kinda miss seeing the latest installment.Thank You!"
Dave McGowan commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's blog post The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
"Damn fine yarn! I always enjoy history but find many accounts dry and uninteresting since they spend too much time on the facts and give little consideration to entertaining the reader. This account was well presented and kept the reader interested…"
Oklahombre commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's blog post The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
"Thank you! I've enjoyed all 12 stories. When I drive across the north part of the Texas panhandle and the Oklahoma panhandle I think how isolated it is. It was very isolated in Boss' day, and you had to be a hardy soul to survive there.…"
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff posted a blog post
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII The Hired Man Was Handy With an Ax Within the confines of my ranch are several historical ruins. The old Hardesty burying ground, which was established in the fall of 1887, is about the center of my ranch. A few markers there bear the names of some of the early pioneers. In December, 1887, Joe Cruze and his wife were on their way from Hardesty to Beaver City and were caught in a blizzard and frozen to death. They were the first to be buried in the…See More
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff posted a blog post
The Panhandle and Boss Neff Part XI
The Panhandle and Boss Neff Part XI Cyclones and Fire Brought Disaster To Range Imaginary thirst was responsible after the coming of the nesters, for many a good hand's downfall and transition to their ranks. Even though he had watered copiously at the big spring or windmill at the ranch a few miles back, he would call at the nester's house in quest of a drink, from barrels hauled from afar, but tendered him by a nester girl. Then came a few dances, a horseback ride and it wasn't long…See More
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff posted a blog post
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part X
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part X The Range Is Wide at Cutting and Branding Time In the latter eighties and especially during the time that there was no drift fence north of the Canadian River, the general work, or spring roundup, meant much to the cattlemen of both Panhandles. If the winter was severe many of our cattle would drift south to the Canadian. The cattlemen of the Canadian were anxious to get their cattle back to their respective ranges. Jack Hardesty’s headquarters were…See More
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff posted an event
An Evening wiht Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt Earp at Westlake Academy
November 13, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Westlake Historical Preservation Society is proud to spend an evening with Wyatt & Josie Earp, come and hear about the life and times of one of the most famous Lawmen of the Old West.See More
Marion Payne might attend Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's event
Oakwood Cemetery 7th Annual Saints and Sinners Tour at Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, TX
October 26, 2012 at 6:30pm to October 28, 2012 at 7pm
North Fort Worth Historical Society Presents the 7th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Saints and Sinners TourWhen: October 26–28, 2012Where: Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Grand Avenue, Fort Worth, TexasWalking Tours at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday Only.The paths are uneven, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.Walking Tours: Tickets at Main Cemetery EntranceTwilight Tours on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pmLimited Tickets, Reservation required for the Twilight ToursTwilight Tours:Tickets…See More
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's blog post The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX
"Anthony, You are welcome, I hadn't read this in a while and it is really fun going back, as i type it out, to read these stories. I wish I had been able to sit at his feet and listen...
Actually, is it from a book, you can find a copy…"
anthony martin commented on Pat Ira & Meredith Neff's blog post The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX
" Thanks again for this your latest.This account would make a heck of a book!"
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff posted a blog post
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX Herd Refused To Face Blizzard in Late 80’sAmong the tributaries of the Beaver River is one named Palo Duro. It is a picturesque stream of some seventy-five miles in length heading out southwest of Stratford, wandering off in an uncertain course northeast through Hansford County and junctures with the Beaver near the Beaver and Texas county line in Oklahoma some 12 miles north of the Texas state line.Tradition tells me that on this picturesque creek, Mexican…See More
Pat Ira & Meredith Neff commented on Kevin Hogge's blog post Helldorado, I Think???
""You know what this town needs...a racetrack"
You know "This is just another mining camp."
"have you seen how everyone dresses? Awful tony for a mining camp. No, sir, the die is cast. Tombstone…"
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- Human Resources Manager and Itinerant Faro Dealer
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- http://wyattsearp.webs.com
- What is your blog address?
- http://wyattsearp.webs.com/apps/blog/
- What are your favorite hobbies?
- Dealing Faro and Playing Faro, and I enjoy portraying Wyatt Earp along with my wife who portrays Josie Marcus-Earp.
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The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part XII
The Hired Man Was Handy With an Ax
Within the confines of my ranch are several historical ruins. The old Hardesty burying ground, which was established in the fall of 1887, is…
ContinuePosted on November 16, 2012 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
The Panhandle and Boss Neff Part XI
The Panhandle and Boss Neff Part XI
Cyclones and Fire Brought Disaster To Range
Imaginary thirst was responsible after the coming of the nesters, for many a good…
ContinuePosted on November 8, 2012 at 2:31pm
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part X
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part X
The Range Is Wide at Cutting and Branding Time
In the latter eighties and especially during the time that there was no drift fence north of the…
ContinuePosted on November 1, 2012 at 9:25am
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX
The Panhandle and Boss Neff—Part IX
Herd Refused To Face Blizzard in Late 80’s
Among the tributaries of the Beaver River is one named Palo Duro. It is a picturesque stream of some seventy-five miles in length heading…
ContinuePosted on October 23, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 9:00pm on June 28, 2012,
Dennis O'Brien said… Well, hello my friend!
How are you? It's capital to hear from you.
My email address lookn4belle@gmail.com
- At 9:37pm on July 10, 2012,
anthony martin said… Hey Pat,
Well,I guess you're my alternate Wyatt. My friend John Gilbert with Law Dogs N Ladies has been doing Wyatt for at least 15 years now.He and those boys in that group run a mean faro game as well!Thanks for accepting me in your group and I'm sure we'll have some fun!
- At 2:08pm on July 24, 2012,
Bat said… Hi Pat, thank you for the invite be your friend, honourned indeed sir!
Regards
Bat
- At 2:16pm on August 10, 2012,
Gary Sheaf said… Hi Pat
Thanks for the invite and the kind comments. I have almost finished colourising a scene of the;Promontory point meeting, a suggestion from Anthony Martin, as was the faro scene.
Regards for now
Gary
- At 11:59am on August 18, 2012,
Glenn Helm said… Thanks Pat!
thank you for the invite be your friend, honourned indeed sir!
Yer Par,
Rattlesnake glenn
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