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[rclark]

Leon Bridges

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[Hurricane Jack]

General Robert E Lee

Lee's favorite horse was the Appaloosa pictured he named Traveller. Traveller is now buried on the campus of Washington & Lee University just a short distance from the Lee family vault. When I was growing up my grandfather's favorite horse was a big speckled Appaloosa he named Traveller in honor of Lee & his Appaloosa. He always said Traveller rode like a Cadillac. My grandfather also owned two Indian Paint horses named Cochise & Chiricahua Jack. I have used all 3 names in naming my horses & dogs to honor these animals, my grandfather & General Lee.

 

[1mach1]

Lee's favorite horse was the Appaloosa pictured he named Traveller. Traveller is now buried on the campus of Washington & Lee University just a short distance from the Lee family vault. When I was growing up my grandfather's favorite horse was a big speckled Appaloosa he named Traveller in honor of Lee & his Appaloosa. He always said Traveller rode like a Cadillac. My grandfather also owned two Indian Paint horses named Cochise & Chiricahua Jack. I have used all 3 names in naming my horses & dogs to honor these animals, my grandfather & General Lee.

Being a VA born and bred man, I have visited both Lee's and Traveller's graves, as a true native Virginian should. I live less than 3 miles from Lee's house in Arlington, VA. The sentiment around here is to erase the past. Anyway, I am a history buff, and have always enjoyed it, no matter which state you reside. History is history, good or bad. I always admired Lee as a man.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I've been there also.

 

[frussell]

The high school in Houston that gdurand and I both attended at different times was called Robert E. Lee High School. Due to having such a horrible, politically incorrect name, it was changed this year, and renamed for a great former teacher. I admired the teacher very much, but it still struck me as silly. I must be getting old. Frank

 

[1mach1]

The high school in Houston that gdurand and I both attended at different times was called Robert E. Lee High School. Due to having such a horrible, politically incorrect name, it was changed this year, and renamed for a great former teacher. I admired the teacher very much, but it still struck me as silly. I must be getting old. Frank

Yeah, by the end of the century, the Civil War will be nothing more than a tall tale.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Yeah, by the end of the century, the Civil War will be nothing more than a tall tale.

From an outsider it's sad to see people trying to erase a very important historic period.

 

[Redfokker]

We have a very important President in the history of Oregon State, Benjamin Arnold. They named a building after him, rightfully so. Now the Political Correct crowd wants to change the name because Arnold fought for the Confederacy. Nothing more than that, he is being painted with a racist brush for serving "his" country with honor. He served at Gettysburg for cripes sake!! When will this ever stop. As a practicing historian, I am beside myself.

Falling off my soap box now...

 

[FedOregon]

Far too much of that going on!

 

[RJR]

Far too much of that going on!

Amen!

 

[cmoy]

Cary Grant looking very sharp!

 

[hatsRme]

Cary Grant looking very sharp!

I think he's holding your Whippet, Chris!

 

[cmoy]

I think he's holding your Whippet, Chris!

So Cary Grant and I have the same taste in hats

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Ed Schieffelin, the prospector who struck silver, founded Tombstome, AZ & gave it its name.

 

[Bamaboots]

Ed Schieffelin, the prospector who struck silver, founded Tombstome, AZ & gave it its name.

Ol Ed went around pretty well heeled,HJ.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Ol Ed went around pretty well heeled,HJ.

A silver king has gotta do what he's gotta do to protect himself.

 

[Bamaboots]

Boot maker Charlie Dunn. Take a look at some of the names on the lasts.

Charlie Dunn with Lee Miller who took over the shop, Texas Traditions in Austin and operates it to this day. So busy they are no longer taking orders.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I'd have to go back & look for the pic but I like that pair of boots that Lee made for himself (& Carolyn posted) a few yrs ago probably as much as any pair that has ever came out of that shop. Chocolate brown in my style of boot.

 

[Bamaboots]

I'd have to go back & look for the pic but I like that pair of boots that Lee made for himself (& Carolyn posted) a few yrs ago probably as much as any pair that has ever came out of that shop. Chocolate brown in my style of boot.

This the pair, HJ?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

This the pair, HJ?
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Yes, I love those boots.