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Prester John said:
It's a scene from one of my favorites: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
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That's a real treasure, Vince. :cool::thumbsup:
 
My grandpa was a cowboy. His spread was taken by the Feds and is now part of the Ft Peck Reservoir up in Montana. He used to tell stories about going to the store in Miles City; a trip that took 7-10 days depending on weather and was done twice a year. He never went back. Died out in California back in '75. We used to take him up to Sequoia camping. He loved the trees. Having seen his part of Montana I can understand that. There's a picture of him in his gear somewhere in the family, it used to be in his room. Wish I knew who got it.

I grew up wearing a cowboy hat and boots. He used to tell me, "You'll quit wearing those boots and start wearing moccasins when you get older." He was right. Still have a couple Setson's though; best rain gear ever.

Was lucky enough to get to the Cowboy Hall of Fame last year. If you ever get the chance you should go. Fantastic museum.

No photo to add, but I'll post this little line drawing.

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This thread is so fun - I grew up in Texas and have been around cowboys my whole life and I love seeing all these stories and images.

Here is a pencil drawing I bought in Tulsa around 1982, one of my favorite pieces of art:

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and here’s a print that hangs outside my office door, given to me by a dear family member:

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I’m in!
 
jstrange said:
Lots of good songs there. Used to listen to it all the time.
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Me too.:thumbsup:
For whatever reason, my Mom would not let me play it on Sundays. :rolleyes:

I grew up as a kid in the 70's listening to it on our big old console stereo/LP. Then I played it for my oldest son in the 90's on cassette tape. Now my youngest son and grand daughters listen to it on CD and their various "devices".
It makes me (and my Dad) smile.:)
 
Not an entry for me. I’ve been watching this thread since it started. I’ve readily enjoyed everyone’s pics and shorts.

That is my favorite 3 blade pattern. I love a punch. Best of luck to all. I hope it becomes someone’s everyday user.
 
Well thank you for the opportunity this is very generous of you. I'm in for sure. Now I must admit you can fit everything I know about Cowboys in a thimble with plenty of room left over for your thumb:D;) So I figured because I'm from Canada I'll post a picture of the Calgary Stampede. Beginning In 1886 it was originally put on by The Calgary and District Agricultural Society then in 1912 Guy Weadick organized his first Rodeo and festival and called it the Calgary Stampede.

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Great GAW! I don’t have a #98, so I’m in!

For my cowboy entry, I’m going to combine @meako and Ramrodmb Ramrodmb ’s posts (quoted below) and share a video of Buster Scruggs (played by the excellent Tim Blake Nelson) singing a song that’s also featured on that Marty Robbins album. (Lot of good stuff on that album. I’m partial to “Big Iron.” And I highly recommend The Ballad of Buster Scruggs if you haven’t seen it.) :thumbsup:


meako said:
Im in ...and I'll cover any freight.
Cheers.my favourite cowboy du jour...Buster Scruggs...the West Texas Twit..https://www.rollingstone.com/movies...n-interview-ballad-buster-scruggs-756951/amp/
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Ramrodmb said:
I'm in!!
I'd love a shot at that big beefy punch knife!
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black mamba said:
Another favorite cowboy of mine is rodeo world champion, stuntman and actor Ben Johnson.

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And shown here whittling with fellow cowboy actor Ward Bond.

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Very cool! You should share that in the Traditional Knives in Movies thread. :thumbsup:
 
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Im in please,
He wanted to be cowboy, maybe he's cowboy enough for this thread. He wasn't mine but we had grown close,would follow me around like a puppy whenever I had to be in his pasture. Sadly we had to put him down a few weeks ago, got colicky in the night rolled around trying to relieve himself and twisted a gut. Ain't trying to sadden the thread,just wanted to honor my friend a bit.(and yes I consider many animals as friends)
P.s. I aint had a hand in cattle in a long while,I'm strictly dime store these days:rolleyes: besides I aint never been cowboy, just hillbilly
 
This Chris LeDoux song bout sums er up. Chris was the real deal, besides being a rancher he was also the 1976 World Champion Saddle Bronc rider.

"You Just Can't See Him From The Road"

Well you don't see him much on the big screen anymore
The kids don't ride along with Roy or Gene
And that ain't really him with all those feathers in his hat
And some frenchman's name embroidered on his jeans

But he's still out there ridin' fences
Still makes his livin' with his rope
As long as there's a sunset he'll keep ridin' for the brand
You just can't see him from the road

Well he never learned to two step hell he barely learned to walk
But he's worn a lot of leather off the tree
He's had one or two good horses that he counts among his friends
He never drew a breath that wasn't free

But he's still out there ridin' fences
Still makes his livin' with his rope
As long as there's a sunset he'll keep ridin' for the brand
You just can't see him from the road

Well he's tall in the saddle short on the cash
The last to quit the first to buy the beer
Well he's a knight in leather armor still livin' by the code
That's made him what he's been a hundred years

But he's still out there ridin' fences
Still makes his livin' with his rope
As long as there's a sunset he'll keep ridin' for the brand
You just can't see him from the road

As long as there's a sunset he'll keep ridin' for the brand
You just can't see him from the road


Here's his boy Ned singing this song. He sounds eerily similar to his dad Chris.

 
waverave said:
I think you will find hosting GAWs rather addictive :) Here on the Porch, they are also a great way to get to know everyone and it gives you a great platform to interact.
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I wholeheartedly agree, my friend. Well said :)

eisman said:
Still have a couple Setson's though; best rain gear ever.
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Thanks for sharing the memories :thumbsup:

t.willy said:
because I'm from Canada I'll post a picture of the Calgary Stampede.
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This guy's from Canada and is really good. Young, but sounds much older.



Misplaced Hillbilly said:
(and yes I consider many animals as friends)
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Nice post ;)
Sorry for the loss...
 
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