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iron treasure

coloradocav — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:55:27 GMT

Here is some iron "treasure" from the old west. I dug these up over the years using a metal detector. I have lots of artifacts pertaining to the old west. enjoy!

Forum: Treasure Tales

finally getting my kicks

petera — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:18:17 GMT

i am going to be travelling as much of the old road as i can beginning nov 1. i'm starting out in boston going to chicago and then west. i will be driving my 2000 nissan frontier.

any tips on what to see and do along the road. i am not on a time table so i am very flexible. my ultimate destination is oregon. also a packing list of things i may not have thought of.

this is a "bucket list" trip any help would be appreciated.

pete

Forum: Route 66

Old West Original, Not An Ad - Johnny Slaughter's Grave

fillupe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:58:53 GMT

While recently visiting my Great Grandmother Mollie Willoughby-Crager and Great Uncle Jim 'Kid' Willoughby's grave in Cheyenne I noticed the grave of Jim's friend, Johnny Slaughter, was not far from theirs. The first song Jim wrote was about the killing of his friend that was shot dead by the Bass Gang when they held up the Deadwood Stage in March of 1877. One month after Johnny was killed his wife, Emeline, joined him in death after an agonizing illness due to smallpox.

Jim was a 19 yr. old Outrider for the Deadwood Stage when Johnny was killed, later Jim drove the No. 2 Hack out of Cheyenne. Jim, Johnny and Emeline are at rest at Cheyenne's Lakeview Cemetery.

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-deadwoodstage.html

http://www.wyomingtalesandtrails.com/deadwood3.html

http://web.mac.com/fillupe/Site/James_W._Willoughby.html

Click on photograph!

Forum: Old West

Where to go in Januar/Februar?

Lovlyperson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:07:07 GMT

Where to go in January by tent?

How will be the weather where?

Arizona,California,Nevada

Any Sugestion?

Trying to see some History and having some Fun with searching for Tressures,Gold panning,Photo shutting

Forum: Travel Destinations

Settled in the Black Hills

nighthawksh — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:29:39 GMT

Well, I found a place to settle up here, surrounded by Old West history.

Not going to do the "horse-motel" route,, too much cost, too little return,,, and a whole lot of hard work.

So, I am going to research more about the locals, mybe attempt to write again,,,,

I think I am going to do a fictional novel, with real-life figures. I have already read a lot about some that were pretty well know back in the old days, but are almost unheard of today. So, I will spin my yarn around some of those old timers, with my hero dealing with the good ones and the bad ones.

I'll keep you all posted.

Forum: Old West

Route 66 Oklahoma Style

Drjim — Thur, 03 Sep 2009 01:46:47 GMT

I notice there are alot of posts about Route 66. Since "the Mother Road" goes right down the middle of my town, I notice many people travel it from other states and countries. Many times I have enjoyed breakfast with travelers from other countries at our local eateries as they make their way down Route 66.

I thought I would take this Wednesday afternoon to educate anyone interested in Oklahoma. We don't get much press lately which really surprises me when you consider what an interesting state this is. For example, the first Yield sign was invented in Oklahoma as was the shopping cart and the parking meter. Three extremely valuable inventions in our society.

Will Rogers was born here, our state song became a Broadway musical or the other way around but none the less, was written by Rogers (not Will) and Hammerstein. We have 39 tribal governments and more Native Americans than any other state. We are also home to more tornadoes than any other state in the Union and the movie "Twister" was filmed in our state. We also hosted the Dust Bowl for nine years. Oklahoma won that one. During that time we were the subject of John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. You'd think all Okies would get a royalty off of that one.

Our state bird used to be the Bob White Quail but around Thanksgiving people shot and ate them so we had to change it to the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. We just didn't feel right about eating our state bird. About the same time we changed our state flower. It used to be the Mistletoe, but that plant is a parasite that grows in trees. We didn't feel right about that either so now it is the Oklahoma Rose (how boring).

Boise City was the only city in the continental US to be bombed during WW II. On July 5, 1943 at about midnight, some Air force guys from Dalhart Army Air Base, TX dropped six practice bombs on the sleeping town. We hold the record for the largest pecan pie, pecan cookie, pecan browning and the largest ever played Twister Game.

We were the first with the Boy Scouts (Pawhuska, OK} and the last to legalize tattooing (2007). In Bartlesville, OK it is illegal for more than 5 dogs to gather in a yard without a permit from the mayor or to own more than two adult cats. The electric guitar was invented in Beggs, OK in 1935. We also have four mountain ranges. And you guys thought we were just that flat spot in the middle of the atlas where the staple is.

As a final note, Oklahoma has more miles of original Route 66, "The Mother Road" than any other state in the union. Come give us a visit.

Forum: Route 66

Groups That Never Went On A Reservation?

Nihonniirugaijin — Thur, 27 Aug 2009 08:03:32 GMT

Aside from the Yahi and the Seminoles who stayed in Florida, is anyone aware of other groups of Indians who successfully resisted being forced onto reservations and continued to live outside the reservation system?

Forum: Native American

Help With Meaning of Slang From TV Western

snyoung — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:54:44 GMT

In an episode of Gunsmoke I recently watched, one of the main characters (either Doc or Chester) insulted another guest character by saying "What's that under your beaver hat, another beaver?"

The character was not wearing a beaver hat or a beard (sometimes called a beaver in Canadian slang). The only clue is that the character was acting impatient and unreasonable.

My young boys heard me laughing at the tv and I told them the line. They now repeat it daily, though we have no idea what it means. What in the world does this line mean?

Forum: Old West

Early American Pictographs

nighthawksh — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:31:57 GMT

Does anyone have any sources for examples of Early American Pictographs? I have some and I do art work, drawing pictograph stories on elk or deer hide. I stretch these drawings between willow branches, adore them with some fur and feathers, and make a nice wall hanging.

I have searched the Internet and have not found anyone else offering these.

I will soon be opening my own web site and offering these plus some other articles, such as Plains Indian necklaces and chokers, dear skin and elk skin "possibles" or "medicene" bags, etc.

But I would like to know if there is anyone else out therre doing this?

Forum: Native American

Tx Longhorn Riding Steer For Sale

PremierLonghorns — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:25:46 GMT

Howdy! We are letting the word out to re-enactors, Old West buffs, Cow-pokes & Cow-pokettes everywhere that we have for sale a Texas Longhorn Riding Steer that is a seasoned member of the famous Royal Gorge Performing Steers, with ongoing participation in public events including western re-enactments & Western Heritage Days. "Ace Of Hearts" is well broke, super gentle & an ideal lady's saddlesteer. A real life cowboy, he would be great as a cherished & spectacular companion animal, western act or business promotional "spokes-steer", because...It's the Texas Longhorn who put the "cow" in cowboy! For more info/pix, please click http://www.premierlonghorns.com/RidingLonghorns.html

If you are interested, please contact us. Thank you.

Forum: Old West

San Juan Hill

nighthawksh — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:49:47 GMT

since we do not have a section for book and movies reviews, I thought I'd post this here. If the admin wants it elsewhere, please move it.

Anyhoo, I just finished reading "San Juan Hill" by Will Henry. It is a good fictional account of that incident, using a lot of fact interspersed into the story. I enjoyed the manner in which the author used real-life characters as well as fictional ones. the author furnished a full bibliography of sources. It is apparent he did a lot of research, and this was before Internet.

Forum: American History

History Channel Animation Competition

aniboomer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:43:56 GMT

Greetings from Aniboom,

In case you hadnt heard, The History Channel and Aniboom have teamed up for an opportunity to let your animated take on a great historical speech shown on television. We've recruited musicians, actors, and writers like Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, Josh Brolin, Allison Moorer, and Bruce Springsteen, to read the words that have shaped and enriched our nation.

As this is a historical group, we thought it would be a good place to share this opportunity, should there be animatorsor their kinwho also share a love of history. And if not, we invite you to check out the competition, vote, and just enjoy the animation

Here is the link to the competition:

http://www.aniboom.com/history

Take care,

The Aniboom Crew

Forum: General

History Channel Animation Competition

aniboomer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:42:32 GMT

Greetings from Aniboom,

In case you hadnt heard, The History Channel and Aniboom have teamed up for an opportunity to let your animated take on a great historical speech shown on television. We've recruited musicians, actors, and writers like Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, Josh Brolin, Allison Moorer, and Bruce Springsteen, to read the words that have shaped and enriched our nation.

As this is a historical group, we thought it would be a good place to share this opportunity, should there be animatorsor their kinwho also share a love of history. And if not, we invite you to check out the competition, vote, and just enjoy the animation J

Here is the link to the competition:

http://www.aniboom.com/history

Take care,

The Aniboom Crew

Forum: American History

Old West Apparel

cowgirl3678 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:49:09 GMT

For anyone looking for Old West apparel, you can find it here: http://FortWestern.com/ or request a catalog at http://www.fortwestern.com/catalogrequest.

Forum: Old West

Movies/books

nighthawksh — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:43:52 GMT

Perhaps we could have a section devoted to movies and books covering the old west. fiction or non-fiction, it would all be good and perhaps draw in some more posts.

Just a thought

Forum: General