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docpattyrl
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 Posted January 9th, 2008 07:39 PM IP   
I don't know if this counts, but I was once in a studio providing critique for Pennsylvania Ballet. I think they had just finished Rodeo onstage at Academy of Music or something, but they were in the process of choreographing a very modern ballet. During the rehearsal, the ballet master stepped out and told one of the dancers to slide over and off another dancer as if he were Roy Rogers showing how he could mount, then dismount Trigger in the blink of an eye. I choked back laughter!
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birchbarkcowgirl
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Posted January 10th, 2008 08:53 PM IP
Last night, I was reading End of the Spear by Steve Saint (son of Nate Saint, one of the five missionaries who was speared in January 1956 in Ecuador by Auca Indians [they are now know by their own name for themselves: the Waodani]). He tells about his aunt and a wife of one of the slain missionaries' going not long after the men were speared to the Waodani to reach them with the Gospel before they killed each other off (the tribe's homicide rate was 60%). Most of the tribe accepted the Gospel, choosing "to walk God's Trail" that He marked with His "carvings" (the Bible). Steve grew up with them and considers them family.
Anyway, I came across a mention of Roy Rogers. Steve and a friend of his used to run a "home theater" in his mom's living room. They showed Gene Autry's and Roy Rogers' movies on a movie projector to other kids while they were in Quito, Ecuador.
I thought that was pretty neat. I think I remember I heard that when my dad reading the book, but I'd forgotten about it. Cool, huh?!
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Roughriding Senorita
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Posted January 15th, 2008 03:43 PM IP
That is neat!! Wow, imagine Roy being watched in Ecuador!
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 15th, 2008 03:45 PM IP
Definitley not something I've thought of before! But RR movies were rather widespread...
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 16th, 2008 06:12 AM IP
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CowboyFan wrote: But RR movies were rather widespread...
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Don't forget that some of the most collectible RR items are those produced in other countries. Roy had a very large fan base in England and I'm sure that there were other large fan clubs, too.
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 16th, 2008 08:34 AM IP
So then RR movies that got to Spain, (if they went that far) would be worth alot? Wow! Who knows, maybe I'll find one one day! 
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 16th, 2008 08:57 AM IP
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So then RR movies that got to Spain, (if they went that far) would be worth alot? Wow! Who knows, maybe I'll find one one day!
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Well, I'm not saying that just for the reason of RR movies going to Spain would they be worth alot. Rather, there certainly would have been fewer to go to Spain (i.e.), so therefore, the rarity makes a Roy Rogers movie more valuable in terms of fan collectibility and familiarity...yes, in terms of $$, too.
It is unfortunate, however, that there are RR collectors who are in it for no other reason than to see an increase on their investment. They're not part of a fan base...they just want the $$$. Such a shame...the name of Roy Rogers means so much more than just capital gain.
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 16th, 2008 09:00 AM IP
Ahhh, I get you! So would there be other rare RR Collectibles from other countries, things like the RR comic books and records?
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 16th, 2008 09:05 AM IP
Oh yes...even to the point of theater placards, comic books and many other items being in different languages.
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 16th, 2008 09:09 AM IP
We live in James Dean's hometown. So therefore, I see much that has to do with him.
James' cousin, whom I know very well and who holds all the copyrights for James Dean, has a collection of his cousin's theater placards and movie announcements from countless countries...most in the language of that particular country.
Common stuff? Nope. Mighty hard to get? Yup!!
I'm sure it would be the same for Roy Rogers merchandise from any other country.
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 16th, 2008 09:22 AM IP
Wow! Thanks! Finding something like that would truly be a treasure!
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 16th, 2008 12:27 PM IP
I couldn't help but think of Roy yesterday when I heard "A Rhinestone Cowboy" being played on The Music of Your Lives by Glen Campbell.
Roy always said that he was the one being portrayed in the lyrics of the chorus of that song which are:
"...Like a rhinestone cowboy, riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo; like a rhinestone cowboy, getting cards and letters from people I don't even know, and offers comin' over the phone..."
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Roughriding Senorita
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Posted January 17th, 2008 05:15 PM IP
I've always wondered if Roy was the inspiration for that song!! Was he the first to use rhinestones on his rodeo outfits?
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 17th, 2008 05:20 PM IP
Are rhinestones real jewels/gems?
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Roughriding Senorita
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Posted January 17th, 2008 05:29 PM IP
No, they're cut glass backed with a metallic coating to make them shimmer like diamonds. I love rhinestones and collect them!
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 17th, 2008 05:36 PM IP
Okay, thanks! I presume they come in different colours, right?
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Cowpokey D
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Posted January 22nd, 2008 07:19 AM IP
Click and look...
Roy and Dale Appreciation
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Twister
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Posted January 22nd, 2008 04:44 PM IP
CD: Thanks for the info. We will check into it.
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RoyRogersFan
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Posted January 23rd, 2008 03:28 PM IP
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No, they're cut glass backed with a metallic coating to make them shimmer like diamonds. I love rhinestones and collect them!
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You too? Glad to know I'm not the only one!
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You will listen to me. Listen! The Bretheren will still be looking to us, the Black Pearl, to lead. And what will they see? Frightened bilge rats aboard a derelict ship? No! No, they will see free men and freedom! And what the enemy will see is the flash of our cannons! They will hear the ring of our swords and they will know what we can do. By the sweat of our brows, and the strength of our backs, and the courage of our hearts. Gentlemen, hoist the colors.
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Twister
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Posted January 25th, 2008 10:39 AM IP
I was reading magazine (Good Old Days) and they mentioned RR, Hopalong Cassiday... etc. It is a neat magazine to read... (Does that reflect my age?) hee hee.
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 25th, 2008 12:08 PM IP
*laughs* That sounds like a great magazine! A friend lends me a magazine called "Reminsce", sometimes there is a RR picture, or a mention somewhere.
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Twister
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Posted January 25th, 2008 04:39 PM IP
CowboyFan: Yes I read that one too... my mom gets... I just borrow them.. hee hee.
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CowboyFan
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Posted January 25th, 2008 05:13 PM IP
That's the cheap way of getting them!  although I wouldn't mind paying the subscription!
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Twister
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Posted February 6th, 2008 03:58 PM IP
We stopped by our local museum today and saw a RR childrens book. They left us pick it up and look at it... Wish they still sold those today. We have our family surrey and other things in the museum so occassionally we get a special tour...
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lmmw
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Posted February 7th, 2008 11:26 AM IP
I've noticed that our local radio/tv stations use "Happy Trails" for certain events. When my daughter played high school basketball, one school played "Happy Trails" for the losing team when that school won. We were on the losing end occasionally but I couldn't help but smile. My daughter would glare at me because she "knew". 
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Durango Kid
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Posted February 7th, 2008 04:02 PM IP
A Milwaukee radio station, "Talk-Show Host", always closes his 3 hr. show everyday by playing HAPPY TRAILS theme song.
I listen to the show ---- the last 5 minutes, so I can here the H.T. song being played. It's a song you never get tired of listening to.
The Durango Kid
Men TREMBLE ! Women SCREAM IN FEAR ! Children RUN AND HIDE ! When---------
THE DURANGO KID is in Town.
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RoyRogersFan
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Posted February 7th, 2008 04:14 PM IP
A agree with that 100%!!!
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth even if it leads you to your death. Safeguard the helpless. That is your oath. (strikes him across the face) That is how you shall remember it. Rise a knight!
Knighting out of Kingdom of Heaven
You will listen to me. Listen! The Bretheren will still be looking to us, the Black Pearl, to lead. And what will they see? Frightened bilge rats aboard a derelict ship? No! No, they will see free men and freedom! And what the enemy will see is the flash of our cannons! They will hear the ring of our swords and they will know what we can do. By the sweat of our brows, and the strength of our backs, and the courage of our hearts. Gentlemen, hoist the colors.
Elizibeth our of Pirates of the Caribbean, At World's End
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Cowpokey D
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Posted February 10th, 2008 04:10 PM IP
Watch...
Silver Screen Museum
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Cowpokey D
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Posted February 10th, 2008 04:14 PM IP
RR/DE Victorville
"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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Posted February 14th, 2008 08:37 AM IP
We met the gentleman starting the silver screen museum at the Gene Autry Event this past fall. Really nice people..
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