There are those who would say that some of us old timers like Dave and I tend to wander into "cowboy colloquialism" from time to time, others just call us hicks or weed hummers but we have a good time anyway.
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The Makin' of An Outdoorsman
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keith44spl
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There are those who would say that some of us old timers like Dave and I tend to wander into "cowboy colloquialism" from time to time, others just call us hicks or weed hummers but we have a good time anyway.
Yup,
Ya know Iggy, here in the last half century I've learnt more useful idees and thangs from folks in overall and gallases across a barb-wire fence that sum stuffed shirts in some high-rise penthouse office anyhows.
Oh, for all the rest of you fine folks, this use of 'cowboy colloquialisms' is jest a way of have a little fun in the sunset.
Hell, ol' Iggy's packin a valise full of them real high degrees,
I was jest now thinkin of buyin myself one of them mail-order PhDs.
Stay tuned...This month or next we'll be overhauling a early post war N frame.
Su Amigo,
Dave
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Russell Cottle
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Yessir, I'd allow as how I probly pick up more 'usin sense' from the pards I worked with than all the law enforcement classes I ever attended.
Can't wait to see what Ol' Dave's a hatchin' up!
Can't wait to see what Ol' Dave's a hatchin' up!
Well, Dave, I do hope that if ya go to whackin' on a post-war N frame, you'll have the good sense to bring it with ya when ya come out here - along with the one that ya pictured in yor first post. I'd love to try both of 'em out on a pdog!
You do nice work, Dave, I'm always impressed (even with the posts I've read a time or two!)
rburg
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Its OK to hammer on them college boys. But as you indicated, it seems like most who put them down have been there themselves. In today's article in the Salt Lake Tribune one of my favorite writers put out another of his gems. The guy is Ron Kirby, and todays best quote was that he wasn't too impressed with the folks with college degrees. Some he knows are as sharp as a marble. 
So if you're looking for a time waster, read Kirby's articles when they come out.
Kirby: If only I had gone to college to learn to write ... | The Salt Lake Tribune
It also looks to me like out gun collecting has branched in two different directions. We have the high dollar boys who've accumulated a whole room full of untouched and like new condition pieces. And then the other direction which I've been chasing for a few years now. Those are the working guns that have earned their keep over a lifetime or two. Personally I've tended toward 44s and short tubes, but I sure can appreciate what Dave's done, too. Over the last year or two I feel lucky to be able to carve my steak into eating size pieces, so I've just had to comfort myself with HH Heiser leather. Sure wish I could do it myself, but there's something comfortable about a 55 year old or older holster that still looks show room new.
So if you're looking for a time waster, read Kirby's articles when they come out. Kirby: If only I had gone to college to learn to write ... | The Salt Lake Tribune
It also looks to me like out gun collecting has branched in two different directions. We have the high dollar boys who've accumulated a whole room full of untouched and like new condition pieces. And then the other direction which I've been chasing for a few years now. Those are the working guns that have earned their keep over a lifetime or two. Personally I've tended toward 44s and short tubes, but I sure can appreciate what Dave's done, too. Over the last year or two I feel lucky to be able to carve my steak into eating size pieces, so I've just had to comfort myself with HH Heiser leather. Sure wish I could do it myself, but there's something comfortable about a 55 year old or older holster that still looks show room new.
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Anyone who thinks Dave or Iggy are country bumpkins are in for a big surprise. Couple of wise old cougars is more like it.
DW
DW
I love the gun and the story just topped it off real good this morning.
Both my boys worked and one guided in the The Bob. I have been in there on ocassion. I know the area.
I thought everyone talked like that outside of the key board!
I grew up in that atmosphere of lingo.
John
Both my boys worked and one guided in the The Bob. I have been in there on ocassion. I know the area.
I thought everyone talked like that outside of the key board! I grew up in that atmosphere of lingo.
John
Wells, I'll be darn...Looky here Boys we done got us one of the lit'l Abner types caught in in our's trap right cheirs...
Warren seriously, glad you enjoy some of us oldsters havin a little fun.
But, son ya need to work on your country folk jargon and quaint village verbiage...Kinda difficult to decipher.
Su Amigo,
Dave
BTW, Glad you liked the revolver in the OP...Ya did see the revolver in the OP didn't you?
"Lil Abner"? I thought it was Yosemite Sam or Festus from the old Gunsmoke show!
I did like the revolver. Very much so. I think you did an outstanding job.
Still, I found it amusing how so many in the thread got into the cowpoke lingo. Too funny!
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keith44spl
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Warren,
Yup, thar's a few of us that's kinda in the 4th furlong of this here 6 furlong race...
And we're jest have one hell of a good ol time!
Shore nuff glad you could join us for the ride .
Stay tuned and brin' yur red top boots. The tall ones,
cause I's got a sneakin' suspicion it's gonna get a lot deeper around cheir before it's over.
All My Best
Su Amigo,
Dave
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keith44spl
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Heck, ain't most everbody a cowboy at heart? Take a deep breath, a deep seat, and turn this rascal out..
Ah Ha!
Yup, we grow 'em Cowboy in these parts.
Kick the the latch on 'im...Can't ride 'em in here.
Ya gotta talk cowboy to these knot heads...
They's don't savvy the King's English much!
Su Amigo,
Dave
Oh almost forgot...Sneak Peek,
DWFAN
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Dave you are a rascal.
DW
DW
Warren,
Yup, thar's a few of us that's kinda in the 4th furlong of this here 6 furlong race...
And we're jest have one hell of a good ol time!
Shore nuff glad you could join us for the ride .
Stay tuned and brin' yur red top boots. The tall ones,
cause I's got a sneakin' suspicion it's gonna get a lot deeper around cheir before it's over.
All My Best
Su Amigo,
Dave
All right, sir! Bring it on!!!
I can't fault anyone for having an enjoyable time.
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keith44spl
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Warren,
Thanks for have a good sense of humor...Hope your havin a little fun outta this thread as well.
Folks sumtimes ask if 'we really talk that this' and I must say, jest here's 'bouts...
Stay tuned, could be a few more laughs to be had.
Su Amigo,
Dave
I sumtimes even use some 'cowboy phrases on my horse...
Especially when he's being a lit'l snuffy.
Thanks for have a good sense of humor...Hope your havin a little fun outta this thread as well.
Folks sumtimes ask if 'we really talk that this' and I must say, jest here's 'bouts...
Stay tuned, could be a few more laughs to be had.
Su Amigo,
Dave
I sumtimes even use some 'cowboy phrases on my horse...
Especially when he's being a lit'l snuffy.
Likewise.
BTW, I was in your state (assuming Texas) until just this morning. Houston and Galveston on business. It's already too hot for me!
Dave,
I've used a few of them "cowboy phrases" after gittin' bucked off of one them "snuffy" ponies a few times too.
My pore ol Stetson was throwed on the ground an awful lot of times with me still in it.
Just to keep this gun oriented, if anybody believes ol Elmer's tale of shootin' a pony whilst he was hung up in stirrup and draggin' along side, ain't never been bucked off of a horse.
That said, I believe ever word ol Elmer ever wrote. I believe some of it was true and some was just a leetle tiny bit of a stretch on the truth, but I believe it.
I've used a few of them "cowboy phrases" after gittin' bucked off of one them "snuffy" ponies a few times too.
My pore ol Stetson was throwed on the ground an awful lot of times with me still in it.
Just to keep this gun oriented, if anybody believes ol Elmer's tale of shootin' a pony whilst he was hung up in stirrup and draggin' along side, ain't never been bucked off of a horse.
That said, I believe ever word ol Elmer ever wrote. I believe some of it was true and some was just a leetle tiny bit of a stretch on the truth, but I believe it.
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keith44spl
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Yes Sir Iggy...It's is a wise man that carry's his shooter with him ahorseback.
Now this here is a true story involving a Smith & Wesson revolver.
It was an early February morning an I was lining out a short string of
knot-headed bronc mules for a little schooling on the parade grounds.
Wells, we make a pretty good circle and arrive back at the barn about noonish.
It was a drizzling rain and a lit'l on the muddy side of things. As I step down to the ground,
my rubber pack boot gets all jammed up and hung in the stirrup. I make a little short hop toward my saddle pony.
Which by the way is kinda a little on the broncy side his own-self, well now he buggers and jerks yours truly down.
We headed toward open corral gate and open range...Caught by the left foot and my ol head boppin' on the ground
at a clip that would have left a Derby winner eatin dust.
Wells, I'm tryin to pull my sixgun for to put one in this here run-away's boiler room. Couldn't get to my revolver,
my gunbelt was up under my arm pits, my gun was digging into my shoulder blade...I was in one hell of a fix.
Things was look purty grim for this boy. All that was left to do was udder a word or two to my Maker and let fate take it's course.
I sez,"Lord this sure's a rough way to die!"
Wells, wouldn't ya know it about that time, that ol pony planted a hind foot right in my middle and I popped loose jest like a cork from a jug!
That string of mules was a followin along right close, didn't but two or three of 'em run over me.
Now this ain't been too many years ago...I's wasn't no young man by any means.
Gone to usin belt keeps after that with my gunbelt.
Su Amigo,
Dave
Sneak Peek....
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Now this here is a true story involving a Smith & Wesson revolver.
It was an early February morning an I was lining out a short string of
knot-headed bronc mules for a little schooling on the parade grounds.
Wells, we make a pretty good circle and arrive back at the barn about noonish.
It was a drizzling rain and a lit'l on the muddy side of things. As I step down to the ground,
my rubber pack boot gets all jammed up and hung in the stirrup. I make a little short hop toward my saddle pony.
Which by the way is kinda a little on the broncy side his own-self, well now he buggers and jerks yours truly down.
We headed toward open corral gate and open range...Caught by the left foot and my ol head boppin' on the ground
at a clip that would have left a Derby winner eatin dust.
Wells, I'm tryin to pull my sixgun for to put one in this here run-away's boiler room. Couldn't get to my revolver,
my gunbelt was up under my arm pits, my gun was digging into my shoulder blade...I was in one hell of a fix.
Things was look purty grim for this boy. All that was left to do was udder a word or two to my Maker and let fate take it's course.
I sez,"Lord this sure's a rough way to die!"
Wells, wouldn't ya know it about that time, that ol pony planted a hind foot right in my middle and I popped loose jest like a cork from a jug!
That string of mules was a followin along right close, didn't but two or three of 'em run over me.
Now this ain't been too many years ago...I's wasn't no young man by any means.
Gone to usin belt keeps after that with my gunbelt.
Su Amigo,
Dave
Sneak Peek....
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coiler666
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Just wanted to give a Thanx to Dave n Iggy n da rest. While my "Hoss" is made a steel, i always look forward to the post from you fellasBrings to mind when i used to wait for the next book from ole Louis LaMour. I think deep down everyone wants ta be a cowboy at some times, n you fellas are a treat to read.Whiles i dont have my Winchester in a scabbard crossed me saddle, i do keep an old S&W in me saddlebagsViyo con Dios Amigos. Mike.....from the "Badlands" of south Chicago.
Brings to mind when i used to wait for the next book from ole Louis LaMour. I think deep down everyone wants ta be a cowboy at some times, n you fellas are a treat to read.Whiles i dont have my Winchester in a scabbard crossed me saddle, i do keep an old S&W in me saddlebagsViyo con Dios Amigos. Mike.....from the "Badlands" of south Chicago.Wells, I'm tryin to pull my sixgun for to put one in this here run-away's boiler room. Couldn't get to my revolver,
my gunbelt was up under my arm pits, my gun was digging into my shoulder blade...I was in one hell of a fix.
Things was look purty grim for this boy. All that was left to do was udder a word or two to my Maker and let fate take it's course.
I sez,"Lord this sure's a rough way to die!"
This perzactly what I was talkin' about with Ol Elmer's tale.
Been there, done that, and it warn't purty.
my gunbelt was up under my arm pits, my gun was digging into my shoulder blade...I was in one hell of a fix.
Things was look purty grim for this boy. All that was left to do was udder a word or two to my Maker and let fate take it's course.
I sez,"Lord this sure's a rough way to die!"
This perzactly what I was talkin' about with Ol Elmer's tale.
Been there, done that, and it warn't purty.
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