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Louie
Buckaroo
Posts: 2
Registered: Oct 2007 |
 Posted October 17th, 2007 10:35 PM IP   
I'm new here. When I was a kid, Roy was my friend. I never met him or even saw him in person but still, he was my friend.
Years later, one day while driving down the interstate I heard Roy singing "Hoppy, Gene and Me". It had been a long time since I'd heard my friends voice. It was a sweet moment.
So here I am today, 57 years old with two grandkids and worried about what is to become of our great nation and the world. I'm bombarded with Britney, Patis, Lindsey, Howard Stern, PDitty, Anna Nichole Smith and the rest of the MTV universe. Roy, Dale and our parents generation passed stewardship of our Country to us Baby Boomers. I don't think we've done a very good job with it.
So anyway, sometimes a fellow just wants to stop and visit with an old friend. That's why this is a nice place.
Your friend,
Louie
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CowboyFan
Saddle Pal
Posts: 4267
Registered: Apr 2006 |
Posted October 18th, 2007 09:41 AM IP
Hi Louie! I'm glad you joined us here!
'Weep not but think that I have past
Before thee o'er a sea of gloom
Have anchored safe and rest at last
Where tears and mourning cannot come' ~Emily Bronte
My Blog...
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Leah B.
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2746
Registered: Feb 2006 |
Posted October 18th, 2007 11:24 AM IP
I am too! If your a RR fan, this is the place to come!
Hot Heads and Cold Hearts never solved anything.
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Buckaroo
Buckaroo
Posts: 33
Registered: Sep 2007 |
Posted October 18th, 2007 01:56 PM IP
Hi Louie, Welcome. Lots of us consider Roy as a part of our family. Yes indeed he is a friend.............the nice part is that he continues to exist for us in that we have each other to share memories and stories.
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stevelafevers
Deputy
Posts: 161
Registered: Dec 2005 |
Posted October 18th, 2007 10:32 PM IP
Welcome, Louie. I agree with both your points. Roy was a terrific friend and we've done a lousey job of keeping the country holsome. Steve
Stephen LaFevers
Author, Dreams of April Ten
Hypnosis in Healthcare
The Last Guardian from Mundania press
Dark Moon, coming in January
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Roughriding Senorita
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2850
Registered: Jan 2007 |
Posted October 20th, 2007 11:36 AM IP
Welcome to the MB, Louie!! We're really glad to see you on here. Hope you post often!
May God keep you smilin' down a million happy trails!
"I'm not suffering from insanity...I'm enjoying every minute!!"
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted October 23rd, 2007 01:20 PM IP
Welcome Louie.. my sons 6 yrs & 11 yrs old are RR, Hoppi & Gene Autry fans. Roy being their favorite. They also have the song "Hoppy, Gene & Me" in fact I believe they have it memorized. I love to hear them singing those songs.
My brother watched RR as a kids (he was a LOT older then me.. hee hee)
Trigs Mom
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Brenda Castilla
Marshal
Posts: 545
Registered: Nov 2005 |
Posted October 23rd, 2007 10:02 PM IP
Louie...Here I am, 60 years old, and I still "know" Roy is My Friend. I grew up with him as My Friend, My Pal, My Hero. All of this will forever be a part of who I am no matter where I am or who I am with.....some of what Roy taught all of us will ride in my heart thru all the trails I wander. ( .....I have 5 Grandkids.....one grown and soon to be in Iraq).
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RogersFan
Deputy Marshal
Posts: 250
Registered: Nov 2007 |
Posted December 9th, 2007 01:51 PM IP
my dads in Iraq Brenda. i am 13
Thank the Lord for sending us Roy Rogers and Dale Evans!!!
Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then.
this is a cool website; http://www.homeschoolalumni.org
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Cowpokey D
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2119
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted December 9th, 2007 02:14 PM IP
Quote:
RogersFan wrote:
my dads in Iraq Brenda. i am 13
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RogersFan, relay to your father that we support and pray for our troops in Iraq. Please pass on to him this Message Board's best wishes!!!
"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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CowboyFan
Saddle Pal
Posts: 4267
Registered: Apr 2006 |
Posted December 9th, 2007 02:18 PM IP
Yes please! I'll be praying for your dad, RogersFan, that he stay safe! 
'Weep not but think that I have past
Before thee o'er a sea of gloom
Have anchored safe and rest at last
Where tears and mourning cannot come' ~Emily Bronte
My Blog...
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted December 10th, 2007 03:30 PM IP
Rogersfan: You dad and your family are in our prayers. Thank your for dad for us!
Trigs Mom
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Roughriding Senorita
Saddle Pal
Posts: 2850
Registered: Jan 2007 |
Posted December 12th, 2007 10:38 AM IP
Rogersfan--my family and I are also praying for your dad.
May God keep you smilin' down a million happy trails!
"I'm not suffering from insanity...I'm enjoying every minute!!"
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docpattyrl
Buckaroo
Posts: 3
Registered: Jan 2008 |
Posted January 6th, 2008 11:34 AM IP
I don't suppose I'm always grateful for modern technology. Since the PC revolution of 1980, I will have to admit that I have often stated that computers are a mixed blessing, for example. However, I am blessing film and video and audio recording for allowing us to further treasure the contributions of the cowboys, especially Roy. All we really have to do to enjoy them again is to play them. None of the cowboys could have envisioned these extensive legacies when they began their careers, and I hope they'd be pleased that we can call their voices and their performances up by hitting buttons. I suspect that when it's this easy, people really should expose their children and grandchildren (and beyond) to this perfectly wonderful Americana.
DocPattyRL
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stevelafevers
Deputy
Posts: 161
Registered: Dec 2005 |
Posted January 12th, 2008 09:23 PM IP
You are absolutely right, docpattyrl. We do need to expose the younger crowd to thes wonderful films. A problem I've run into lately is that my grandkids will not watch anything in black and white, so we need to get all the color films translated to dvd and perhaps even get some of the B/W films colorized although I hate to think of that, it may be the only way to get the younger crowd to watch them. Steve
Stephen LaFevers
Author, Dreams of April Ten
Hypnosis in Healthcare
The Last Guardian from Mundania press
Dark Moon, coming in January
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Twister
Deputy Sheriff
Posts: 1375
Registered: Jun 2007 |
Posted January 21st, 2008 06:02 PM IP
Sometimes I have the kids dress to the time period turn out the lights, light candles and put a RR Radio show in the CD and have the kids listen. Then we talk about the differences. I was raised near Amish Country no it wasn't unusual for some friends not to have electricity. There is nothing so calming then a quiet night without the TV.. now if we can convince ourselves of that.. hee hee.
Trigs Mom
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