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Wild Bill Vs. The End of Letter Writing Vets

November 11, 2009 Finally caught parts of the new True West Moments running on the Westerns Channel. "Rocks on Graves" is a tad thin (it's very short, maybe 15-20 seconds), but I caught the end of "The Water Trough" last night and it looked pretty cool. Can't wait to see the whole thing. Speaking of the Westerns Channel, I also caught "Miracle At Sage Creek" starring David Carradine and Wes Sudi. This project was created and spearheaded by our friend Thadd Turner, who cuts a mean figure… Continue

Added by Bob Boze Bell on November 11, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

True West Index

I just aquired a TW Index. Wow!! It is never ending with all the data that you can score. I cant even start to describe it. Does any one out there own it also? Continue

Added by Augustus McCrae on November 10, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

And Another Year Has Ended

The 2010 Source Book was approved this morning and now it will be printed. We are celebrating tomorrow by having Subway sandwiches courtesy of our fearless leader, BBB. I think everyone here is very glad to see it go out the door. So party time for lunch! Plus who can refuse a free lunch?! We are now working on the Jan/Feb 2010 issue. It's weird to be writing/typing 2010. I've caught myself labeling folders 2009. We're already finished with that year. Onward and upward we go! On one of BBB's l… Continue

Added by Abby Goodrich on November 10, 2009 at 4:59pm — 5 Comments

Drawing Passe?

November 10, 2009 There was an article in the newspaper the other day about a local cowboy who was put on a strict diet and told to walk 10,000 steps a day. It was for some health TV show and they put a pedometer on his leg and the TV doc would email him and say, "You are only at 8,000, go back outside and get to walking." The cowboy did and he's quite healthy today, etc. So, this got me to wondering how many steps I'm doing on my daily walk with Peaches (I guessed it was close to 10,000… Continue

Added by Bob Boze Bell on November 10, 2009 at 4:30pm — 6 Comments

Old West Quote

Does this quote sound familar to anyone? "There is no sunlight west of the Mississippi and no Heaven west of Fort Smith" Thanks, Cherokee Kid Continue

Added by Cherokee Kid on November 10, 2009 at 2:19pm — 2 Comments

Ted Yeatman Obit And Photo

November 10, 2009 The obit for Ted Yeatman is online now and we all can finally see what he looks like. Ted appeared on a C-SPAN book piece around the time of his book on Jesse being published, and the reporter, Fred Rasmussen, or, someone at the Baltimore Sun snagged it. Continue

Added by Bob Boze Bell on November 10, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Charlie's Slide

The way I recollect it was in the fall of '84 I was ridin' for the Hashknife brand when Cookie rang the bell Our outfit slowly rambled in, some came on the run That's when I spotted him in the last rays of the sun Off towards the west, high on the rim, he was lookin' down at us He was on a big dun horse, 'bout 17 hands, a mare she looked to be A big brim sombrero he was wearing with silver conchos on his chaps I could not see his face, just his mustache big and black Even from a distance… Continue

Added by Mundo on November 10, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

No Train for Old Men

3B-PO (BBB-Painter Obsessed) Took this shot of the "Border Crossing" prop, constructed on the University Ave overpass during our station stop in Las Vegas, NM. According to the BNSF Foreman that we contact before passing through his work area, it is for No Country For Old Men 2? Saw the "Cowboy Drinking Fountain/Bath Tub" spot on TW moments, good example of why you don't want to be on the receiving end of anything bigger than a cap/pop-gun! Keep up the great work! And thanks for keepin… Continue

Added by Steve Todd on November 9, 2009 at 5:36pm — 2 Comments

Another Sell Out Show! Portfolio Coffee House Saturday November 7, 2009

Cowboy Coffee House Tour Portfolio Coffee House Portfolio is not your grandmother’s coffee house. The Cross Town Cowboys are not your grandmother’s Cowboy band, either. The classic Western tunes played last Saturday night in Long Beach resonated with a freshness that any modern day cowboy could relate to – urban or rural. The eclectic crowd offered a standing ovation at the close of a tremendous showcase of familiar classics and charming original songs. For two hours, the Cross Town Cowboys had… Continue

Added by The Cross Town Cowboys on November 9, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Rubber - an essay as relavent to the "old west"

Knowing that there are a lot of people who doubt the dubiousness of using rubber for period costuming and attire, I decided to do some research into rubber, it's uses, and history of this wonderful "modern" marvel. I was very surprised by a lot of what I discovered, as will probably most of you who happen to read this will be. While I am sure that there will always be those who disdain rubber and anything remotely modern, rubber is one of those things that probably should be readily added to an… Continue

Added by Two-Step on November 9, 2009 at 12:47pm — 7 Comments

True West for the troops

November 9, 2009 We contribute 25 copies of True West magazine to Give2thetroops.org where we hear they are devoured and fought over. Got this letter from the org today: "We cannot express to you how much the troops appreciate receiving packages and letters from our organization. We encourage you to read the letters from the troops posted on our web site. We continuously add new letters and photos from the troops. Your donation allows us to continue our mission and help the troops' moral… Continue

Added by Bob Boze Bell on November 9, 2009 at 11:30am — 9 Comments

Is There Any Way???

That we can include a Mapquest map when we post events in the events section? I went to the Mesa Old West event yesterday, and all that was posted for the location was a street corner. It's been a number of years since I lived in the Phoenix area, so I used my GPS to get directions on how to get there from Tucson. Short story long, I ended up at a trailer park miles away from where the event was, and when I stopped at two different gas stations to ask directions both times the clerks looked at… Continue

Added by Gayle Martin on November 9, 2009 at 4:43am — 6 Comments

This weekend at WHITEHORSE RANCH, the BIG event...

Hi, gang. My friends, "German Pete" and "Minnesota Maureen" are gearing up for this year's main event out at their movie ranch. He has a private mailing list and I asked him if I could post the latest news. He consented and here it be... (I placed key points in bold text). I sure hope to get to meet some of you there! Peter and Maureen ALWAYS show everyone a great time. Howdy all, we just got back from Paramount Ranch,where we did a movieshoot for Disney.We all had great fun.Thanks to all who… Continue

Added by Jeff Smith on November 9, 2009 at 3:00am — 10 Comments

MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY'S BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS ALBUM REACHES NO. 1 !

Michael Martin Murphey's BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS on Rural Rhythm Records reached the No. 1 position on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Bluegrass Charts the week of November 1st, 2009!. Buckaroo Blue Grass is receiving a significant number of spins on radio, triggering brisk sales confirmed by Soundscan. I… Continue

Added by Michael Martin Murphey on November 8, 2009 at 7:52pm — No Comments

You Gotta Love the Government

No, I'm not doing a modern-day political rant. Well, maybe sorta, but not the way you think. I'm all excited that my latest Luke and Jenny children's book is finished and ready to go to the publishers. I had planned to launch it during Helldorado Days. Well, that didn't happen. Then I planned to launch it at a book fair event here in Tucson in a couple of weeks. I really, really, really wanted to have the book ready for Christmas, but that's not going to happen either. The cover design is done… Continue

Added by Gayle Martin on November 7, 2009 at 7:00am — 10 Comments

100 Covers: From Oblivion to Ahora

November 6, 2009 The kids came over last night with Bill Glenn and Grandma Betty for Tacos de Bell (or, as Deena calls them, "Tacos de Bobby"). Lots of laughs all around. By the way, when Deena and Tommy and I were on our recent Mexican Food road trip to southern Arizona and northern Sonora, I got to listen to a whole bunch of their music. Here's the ride we got thanks to Deena and her road warrior benefits:

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Added by Bob Boze Bell on November 6, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Music Artist of the Year

I want to thank all those on this site who voted and rated me on the Jimmy Lawson worldwide radio station. I am pleased to announce that I won the distinction and honor of Music Artist of the Year. And to those who did not vote for me, thank you for thinking of me . . . J.C. High Eagle Continue

Added by J.C. High Eagle on November 5, 2009 at 11:27pm — No Comments

Sacred Circle of Life~

There are many teachings of the Sacred Circle not included here nor even known by me. I am still learning myself. One can study the Sacred Circle for a lifetime and never be aware of all the lessons that wait to be revealed as one grows spiritually. As my sage Mother once put it, "What you know, you do not own. And what you do not own, you must share." The Sacred Circle of Life speaks of universal understanding. The Sacred Circle of Life represents much deep meaning to those who can grasp its si… Continue

Added by J.C. High Eagle on November 5, 2009 at 11:09pm — No Comments

The Drum~

Drums have been in the human experience for about as long as humans ourselves. They have been used for several purposes including warnings, messages, rhythm accompaniment to musical instruments and dancing, chanting, sacred ceremonies and more recently, meditation and relaxation just to name a few. The snare drum, conveyed instructions to soldiers and accompanied their marching in European infantry regiments. But beyond these, the meaning and symbolism of the drum has a much deeper significance… Continue

Added by J.C. High Eagle on November 5, 2009 at 11:06pm — 2 Comments

The Earth--Our Mother

My ancestors knew the natural world so well that they understood how nature works. You could say they were scientists, that they knew their subject from much study. They knew nature's laws and lived by the laws of the natural world. They did not change nature or interfere with nature. I didn't come to this site to preach or to teach, but merely let you know the things that lie deep within my heart. I not only want to appeal to your minds, but also your hearts. Human life has evolved from cosmi… Continue

Added by J.C. High Eagle on November 5, 2009 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

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