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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
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 Posted July 13th, 2009 06:35 AM IP   
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Sky Ball Paint wrote:
Here's an odd one: Last night my dad and I went to pick up a pizza, and while we were waiting I flipped open a local newspaper on the counter and skimmed over a book review. It was for a nonfiction book about the 1969 Woodstock Festival, and among other things it mentioned several artists whom the organizers wanted for the show, but didn't end up getting. Supposedly they originally wanted Roy to close the show with "Happy Trails"!
(I had to go and look up the Woodstock Festival online before writing this because I really didn't know what it was.  )
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I seriously doubt that Roy would have wanted his name associated with this event.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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mollkate
Deputy
Posts: 142
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Posted July 14th, 2009 10:00 AM IP
Oh my goodness, who would have thought?
Carole
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
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Posted August 6th, 2009 09:40 AM IP
I caught the tailend of a news report or rather heard Roy Rogers name a few days ago.. but I never found out what is about... I think it was some kind of event in Oklahoma.
Trigs Mom
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mollkate
Deputy
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Posted August 12th, 2009 11:18 AM IP
You have to really pay attention now because there is another singer named Roy Rogers. And the public rarely distinguishes between them. Just lump them together. I think the newer one is a contemporary singer, I don't think he is very good. Give me the western songs with the original Roy Rogers any day.
Carole
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
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Posted August 13th, 2009 12:50 PM IP
The other Roy Rogers is a jazz musician. I agree with you and would much rather listen to Roy (the real deal)
Trigs Mom
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted August 19th, 2009 05:40 PM IP
We were antique browsing in Edmond OKlahoma and the store owner told us that when she was young in Texas she got invited to sit on Trigger and meet Roy through one of her fathers friends. She cherished the memory.
Trigs Mom
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted September 21st, 2009 10:50 AM IP
I haven't posted for awhile...schedule around here @ BedPan Flats has been off the charts and most of the time, I've not gotten my chores done. To add to that, neither Merrijoy nor I have been feeling good; however, we depend upon God's Grace to sustain and He does!!!
We listen to a local station that broadcasts Southern Gospel 24/7 and we really enjoy it.
This mornings, Greg Hutchins, well-known dj, hummed a few bars of "Back in the Saddle Again" and I got to thinking, why Gene Autry? How about Roy?
So I found his e-addy and emailed him. Here's the resulting response:
"...Ha! Actually, I have a copy of "Happy Trails," and may just start using
it as a daily sign-off song!
Gregg
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mantor [mailto:merrijoy@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 10:22 AM
To: Gregg Hutchins; SMN Info
Subject: Contact Us Message from Salem Publishing website: -
www.southerngospel.com
From: Dave Mantor
Email: merrijoy@comcast.net
Department: Gregg Hutchins - Solid Gospel DJ
Subject: Greetings from Indiana
Comments: Hey Greg,
We listen to your show via WMRI Marion, IN and have it on all of our
radios. Great show!!!
However.........today, you've been humming a few bars of Gene Autry's
"Back in the Saddle Again" every so often, so we Roy Rogers
fans would like equal time with a few measures of "Happy
Trails."
Thanks again for great programming!!
Dave Mantor in Fairmount, IN
I've included my original email, so I'll be looking forward to the addition to his programming.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted September 21st, 2009 04:21 PM IP
CD: Like the response
Trigs Mom
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
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Posted September 22nd, 2009 05:02 AM IP
Quote:
Cowpokey D wrote:
I haven't posted for awhile...schedule around here @ BedPan Flats has been off the charts and most of the time, I've not gotten my chores done. To add to that, neither Merrijoy nor I have been feeling good; however, we depend upon God's Grace to sustain and He does!!!
We listen to a local station that broadcasts Southern Gospel 24/7 and we really enjoy it.
This mornings, Greg Hutchins, well-known dj, hummed a few bars of "Back in the Saddle Again" and I got to thinking, why Gene Autry? How about Roy?
So I found his e-addy and emailed him. Here's the resulting response:
"...Ha! Actually, I have a copy of "Happy Trails," and may just start using
it as a daily sign-off song!
Gregg
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mantor [mailto:merrijoy@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 10:22 AM
To: Gregg Hutchins; SMN Info
Subject: Contact Us Message from Salem Publishing website: -
www.southerngospel.com
From: Dave Mantor
Email: merrijoy@comcast.net
Department: Gregg Hutchins - Solid Gospel DJ
Subject: Greetings from Indiana
Comments: Hey Greg,
We listen to your show via WMRI Marion, IN and have it on all of our
radios. Great show!!!
However.........today, you've been humming a few bars of Gene Autry's
"Back in the Saddle Again" every so often, so we Roy Rogers
fans would like equal time with a few measures of "Happy
Trails."
Thanks again for great programming!!
Dave Mantor in Fairmount, IN
I've included my original email, so I'll be looking forward to the addition to his programming.
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Here's the update from Gregg Hutchins on using "Happy Trails;
Dave, I think I'm going to use it everyday as my "sign off" song. That
would be about 9:55am central time, Monday thru Friday.
Gregg
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave And Merrijoy [mailto:merrijoy@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 12:13 PM
To: Gregg Hutchins
Subject: Re: Gregg Hutchins replies
One favor to ask.
Would you let me know the date that you'd consider using "Happy Trails"
as your sign-off song?
I'd like to let a bunch of my friends know.
Many thanks.
Dave Mantor
I hope everyone will try to find a station near each of you that carries his program. Just Google Gregg Hutchins for one near you.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
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Posted September 23rd, 2009 06:13 AM IP
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Cowpokey D wrote: Here's the update from Gregg Hutchins on using "Happy Trails;
Dave, I think I'm going to use it everyday as my "sign off" song. That
would be about 9:55am central time, Monday thru Friday.
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Well, today is the day Gregg is going to start playing Happy Trails as his closing song. As I mentioned before, Google the name Gregg Hutchins to find a station near you that plays his Southern Gospel program. Remember - 955 am Central Time.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
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Posted September 23rd, 2009 06:19 AM IP
Go to:
http://www.southerngospel.com/Solid...Gregg-Hutchins/
Then click on Listen Live and you can hear his program over your computer.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
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Posted October 1st, 2009 04:36 AM IP
Has anyone listened to this program and heard Roy and Dale's rendition of Happy Trails? If you haven't, you're missing a really neat closing part to a great bit of programming. Earlier postings give you the link.
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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SStacey
Deputy Marshal
Posts: 290
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Posted October 2nd, 2009 03:03 PM IP
CowpokeyD-I will try to remember to listen to Greggs program. We love Southern Gospel but cant find good music on readio stations any more around here. Way to go in getting Roys name out there again!
SStacey
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted October 5th, 2009 06:54 PM IP
We have been away... got to stop by the gift shop while we were in Branson. Trigs bought a Roy Rogers and Trigger set. He is working on his RR collection. Will tune in tomorrow and listen while I work.. thanks for the info..
Trigs Mom
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
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Posted October 7th, 2009 10:57 AM IP
Again heard/read about RR in the magazine "Reminisce" about a woman who used music to "smooth life's bumps". She mentions RR, SOP etc and closes the article: "As Roy Rogers used to say, "Happy trails to you."
Trigs Mom
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LeesaEvans
Buckaroo
Posts: 52
Registered: Oct 2009 |
Posted October 24th, 2009 08:24 AM IP
Interesting enough there is a large picture of Roy and Dale at the San Antonio Airport in Texas. We where walking past this huge glass case of pictures of famous people when one of my brothers said something about Roy's picture. I stopped really quick and sure enough there it was! A lovely picture and Roy and Dale stepping off a plane waving at everyone. It was really fun to see. I look for it every time we're there.
We also had fun at our local museum. Their was a huge room on WWII. Their was a little room that talked about the theaters and they ran a few clips from some popular movies during the time, and there was a couple of Roy. I don't remember exactly what films they where from...
The only happiness you get to keep, is the happiness you give away. - Roy Rogers
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
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Posted February 20th, 2010 01:43 PM IP
One of our local news stations does an "Oklahoma, is this a great State or What?" segment weekly. They did a piece on homes working with challenged children and adults. They stated that the Dale Evans Center in Oklahoma was one of first progressive thinking centers for its time and still is. They mentioned how Dale Evans and Roy Rogers made a difference in so many lives with their love and openness with Robin. Nice piece.. They also stated how that beginning has made a difference stretching far into the future. YEAH!
Trigs Mom
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Twister
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Posted March 6th, 2010 08:30 AM IP
Oeta tv station is doing "Love Letters in the Sand" tomorrow night and the advertisement showed a clip of singers including Roy Rogers. Can't wait to see it... It is to be on Monday evening at 7p.m.
Trigs Mom
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Cowpokey D
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Posted March 6th, 2010 09:46 AM IP
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Twister wrote:
Oeta tv station is doing "Love Letters in the Sand" tomorrow night and the advertisement showed a clip of singers including Roy Rogers. Can't wait to see it... It is to be on Monday evening at 7p.m.
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Yes, this is the Pat Boone Special I mentioned on another thread. It's going to be great!!!
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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Twister
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Posts: 1375
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Posted March 8th, 2010 05:25 PM IP
Yes we are hurrying home from piano lessons tonight to watch it...
Also saw a hotel commercial with RR & Gabby... not their voices though..
Trigs Mom
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Cowpokey D
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Posted March 24th, 2010 01:31 PM IP
Greetings All...
I looked through the thread topics of both categories and finally decided to choose this one to share the following notes. As some of you may know, I'm a ham radio operator with almost 50 years of continuously being licensed. On another forum with its roots in ham radio, I'd shared the first part of the email. The second part is what Maynard Wright responded to me and I secured his permission to share it with the MB. I hope you like it. Actually, it's just another great example of the wide spread influence of Roy and Dale.
BTW, don't forget - next moth is Roy stamp month!!!!!!
My original email:
On Wednesday 17 March 2010 13:56, you wrote:
> Many of you know of my interest in Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
> The final auction will be in July and with much sadness, Trigger,
> Buttermilk and Bullet will be auctioned.
> If anyone would like a link to read more on it, email me at
> merrijoy@comcast.net and I'll send it to you.
> I've done 2 Roy Rogers special events, which a number of you
> participated in several years back.
> Dave w9ocm
Maynard's response:
Hi, Dave,
That is interesting. We spent quite a few years at a church whose minister of music was Tom Fox, Dale's son by her first marriage. I played trumpet, mandolin, and English handbells under Tom's direction. Our oldest daughter met her husband in the handbell choir and we had to have, of course, a
handbell wedding. Roy and Dale visited our church infrequently, but Dale would sing with us on occasion. I played trumpet at the wedding of one of Roy and Dale's granddaughters.
While I was visiting with Tom Fox in Southern California, Dale once baked a birthday cake decorated with "Happy Birthday Maynard and Roy," as we shared the birthday November 5th. It was fun shooting at clays with Roy, but I could never possibly have outscored him. We have a few Roy and Dale items, but we can't class ourselves as collectors.
Happy Trails,
Maynard W6PAP
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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AHappyTrailsFan
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Posted March 24th, 2010 03:38 PM IP
Wow, what a great letter! It is so amazing how any people have been touched by this very special couple!
As to April being Roy stamp month: I can't wait!!! 
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Cowpokey D
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Posted March 24th, 2010 03:45 PM IP
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AHappyTrailsFan wrote:
As to April being Roy stamp month: I can't wait!!!
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Each post office has been given at least one poster showing the new stamps. Try to talk with your local postmaster and have him/her save it for you!!
"How can we not believe in the greatness of America?...we cannot, must not and will not turn back. We will finish our job. How could we do less? We're Americans."
Ronald Reagan 1984
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AHappyTrailsFan
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Posted March 24th, 2010 08:16 PM IP
Great idea!
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
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Posted March 31st, 2010 07:24 PM IP
Wow, great letter. Good idea about the poster also.
Trigs Mom
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Brenda Castilla
Marshal
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Posted March 31st, 2010 10:44 PM IP
TWISTER: I was only half watching TV twice (generally am totally aware of what is on) and vaguely saw the Hotel ads showing RR and Gabby in B/W for commercials for LaQuinta Hotels (not their voices). I am not familiar with LaQuinta but know they are in some of States in USA/just never stayed in this type Hotel. It was a shock to suddenly see old black/white short glimpses of RR and Gabby in the commercials! Many RR/Gabby Fans will now stay at least once in this Hotel Chain due to commercials.
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SStacey
Deputy Marshal
Posts: 290
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Posted April 2nd, 2010 09:16 AM IP
Yeah I see those commercials too. It was good to see their faces back in public again. Even tho it was ads for the hotels maybe they will peak some interest in Roy and Gabby and people will search the net for info!
SStacey
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Twister
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Posted April 3rd, 2010 03:12 PM IP
That would be great if it stoked interest in RR & Gabby again! I truly wish they would make some movies of those caliber again!
Trigs Mom
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CarlosWest
Buckaroo
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Posted June 9th, 2010 04:03 PM IP
Roy Rogers could also be/(have been) found in wax museums. He was/is in the Stars Hall of Fame wax museum in Orlando, Florida (&) Movieland Wax Museum, Buena Park, California. He's also in 3D in the book 3D Hollywood, published by Simon & Schuster in 1992. The scene is from the 1950 Shriners convention at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Roy also takes up the whole back cover of the book! 
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Brenda Castilla
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Posted June 11th, 2010 09:54 AM IP
I am not even certain WHY I purchased the book by Bob Barker: "Priceless Memories", but am now glad I did due to fact in the pic section...there is a photo of Bob with RR/DE on day they were Grand Marshalls in Rose Parade many years ago.
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