Back from my self-imposed 30 day break...it was nice.

[Cotton1]

My youngest son is a big Hunter S. Thompson fan, but has never seen Murray in Where the Buffalo Roam, so I got the DVD earlier this week and plan to watch it with him this weekend. I'd never heard Thompson speak till some years after seeing that film; till I heard HST, I had no idea how well Murray had mimicked his manic mumble.

I appreciate Thompsons work in "Gonzo" journalism, his creativity and his open frankness. As for his " manic mumble?" I assume by his exploits he was bi polar X 10 so I understand his " mumble". Being bi polar is a blessing and a curse. Mot a " mixed blessing" because its usually one or the other. People say " you talk too fast , you mumble sometimes" etc to me. My remark is usually " think faster then". As a bi polar there are timesvthings are good the meds are okie dokie etc. There are other times it just is what it is. You live paet of your life over the rainbow and part of it under the same rainbow. When it gets tricky is in the societal norm middle. Thats a place a bi polar doesnt understand. The upside is in my work being bi polar gave me times when I could do amazing things. Even as a stockbroker I never used a calculator. I didnt need one. I can see the numbers in my mind. Im not that proficient on a calculator. I dont trust my inputs as much as my self. Brb

[Cotton1]

I appreciate Thompsons work in "Gonzo" journalism, his creativity and his open frankness. As for his " manic mumble?" I assume by his exploits he was bi polar X 10 so I understand his " mumble". Being bi polar is a blessing and a curse. Mot a " mixed blessing" because its usually one or the other. People say " you talk too fast , you mumble sometimes" etc to me. My remark is usually " think faster then". As a bi polar there are timesvthings are good the meds are okie dokie etc. There are other times it just is what it is. You live paet of your life over the rainbow and part of it under the same rainbow. When it gets tricky is in the societal norm middle. Thats a place a bi polar doesnt understand. The upside is in my work being bi polar gave me times when I could do amazing things. Even as a stockbroker I never used a calculator. I didnt need one. I can see the numbers in my mind. Im not that proficient on a calculator. I dont trust my inputs as much as my self. Brb

As a bi polar you spend a lot of energy in creative endeavors etc. As for me there are not a lot of math minds that enjoy creative endeabors as much as I and vice versa but thats their problem. A bi polar finds his greatest victories and defeats within the bi polar realm. I have a lot to be proud of but a lot of regrets too. As for Thompson? I appreciate him and understand him. However, he is such a self centered degenerate pig it disturbs me

[Standing Wolf]

Roy Rogers, Bonanza, The Rifleman, Paladin-Have Gun Will Travel, Wagon Train, Gene Autry, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Rawhide.
Did I miss any? ....

Bronco, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Maverick, The Rebel, Laramie, Branded, Range Rider...just the ones I remember.

[Retirednsmilin308]

I've found myself watching a lot of Westerns the past couple of years. I catch them on GRIT, and also I buy many DVDs, either on Amazon or for 1 to 3 bucks at a thrift store or Zia Records. A couple of days ago, I picked up Rio Grande, Rio Lobo, Chisum, and several other John Wayne films, widescreen format and still in the factory shrink wrap for $2.99 each at one of the local Goodwill stores.

Love me some Randolph Scott.



There have been some pretty good Westerns made in recent years, but the older ones have got something special. My son the film buff recommended The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford, and I was not impressed; too grim and depressing, but mostly just a few guys standing around talking. I also recently watched Bone Tomahawk, because I like Kurt Russell. (Don't. Just don't.) The remake of The Magnificent Seven was pretty good, but it can't compare with the 1960 original.

I think i saw Bone Tomahawk. Was that the one with the Troglodites?

[Retirednsmilin308]

Ohhhh, I should!

It is a comedy so don't worry.

[Private Pickle]

I've found myself watching a lot of Westerns the past couple of years. I catch them on GRIT, and also I buy many DVDs, either on Amazon or for 1 to 3 bucks at a thrift store or Zia Records. A couple of days ago, I picked up Rio Grande, Rio Lobo, Chisum, and several other John Wayne films, widescreen format and still in the factory shrink wrap for $2.99 each at one of the local Goodwill stores.

Love me some Randolph Scott.



There have been some pretty good Westerns made in recent years, but the older ones have got something special. My son the film buff recommended The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford, and I was not impressed; too grim and depressing, but mostly just a few guys standing around talking. I also recently watched Bone Tomahawk, because I like Kurt Russell. (Don't. Just don't.) The remake of The Magnificent Seven was pretty good, but it can't compare with the 1960 original.

Long Riders.

[Standing Wolf]

I think i saw Bone Tomahawk. Was that the one with the Troglodites?

Oh Hell yes. Some scenes, like the one where they're butchering the deputy alive, are really tough to get out of your head.

[Standing Wolf]

Long Riders.

You mean the film that featured all the brothers...the Carradines, the Keaches, the Guests and the Quaids? I have never seen that one, but I'd like to sometime.

[Private Pickle]

You mean the film that featured all the brothers...the Carradines, the Keaches, the Guests and the Quaids? I have never seen that one, but I'd like to sometime.

Yup. My favorite Western.

[Cletus]

I've found myself watching a lot of Westerns the past couple of years. I catch them on GRIT, and also I buy many DVDs, either on Amazon or for 1 to 3 bucks at a thrift store or Zia Records. A couple of days ago, I picked up Rio Grande, Rio Lobo, Chisum, and several other John Wayne films, widescreen format and still in the factory shrink wrap for $2.99 each at one of the local Goodwill stores.

Love me some Randolph Scott.
There have been some pretty good Westerns made in recent years, but the older ones have got something special. My son the film buff recommended The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford, and I was not impressed; too grim and depressing, but mostly just a few guys standing around talking. I also recently watched Bone Tomahawk, because I like Kurt Russell. (Don't. Just don't.) The remake of The Magnificent Seven was pretty good, but it can't compare with the 1960 original.

I liked Bone Tomahawk. It was... different.

I have to say my all time favorite western is Open Range with Costner and Duvall.