Cowboy Grandpa

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Although I remember telling you all a lot of stories about my Grandpa, did I tell you about his cowboy days?



I was so happy to get this picture from the late 1930s or early 1940s. This was taken at the old church Grandpa used to pastor and the church hubby and I were married.

Grandma and Grandpa, Daddy, several aunts, great aunts, cousins, and family friends are in this picture.

My Daddy is in the overalls beside my great Aunt Maggie who is on the end in the dark skirt and print blouse.

My Aunt Lizzy is the little girl in white with her hand to her face and Aunt Rosalie is the giggling girl in the front with her hands clasped in front of her.

Now for my memories of the man whom I have grown to appreciate more every day.  My Cowboy Grandpa

Comments

  1. Lois EvensenSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Just love the old picture! Those are so wonderful: full of personality, style. It makes you want to be able to talk with them and hear their stories.

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  2. MichaeleSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Neat old photo. Thanks for pointing everyone out. I like the other blog too. The high heels are darling : )

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  3. TexWisGirlSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    your grampa sounds like a fine man.

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  4. Far Side of FiftySeptember 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    I enjoyed your old photo and the remembering of your Cowboy Grandpa:)

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  5. Shabby chic SandySeptember 3, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    What a great old photo. That would look great blown up and framed. I love personal items like that for decorating. Thanks for sharing it!

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  6. lil red henSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Very interesting! You're so fortunate to have these old photos!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I clicked on the link and enjoyed it very much!

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  8. Sr Crystal Mary LindseySeptember 6, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    We cannot ever imagine those we know as adults, ever being children..A terrific photo to have. What a very special blessing for you. xxxx

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  9. A Colorful WorldSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    I very much enjoyed seeing the two photos (one here and one on the other site) and reading about your Grandpa. He was a very interesting man! I have lots I could share and one of these days when I get my scanner setup, I may surprise you all with an occasional nostalgic post! :-)

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  10. SusannahSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I adored your cowboy post about your grandfather. It reminded me of my Dad and Grandpa......such great memories. This was wonderful to read. Thank you.

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  11. A Colorful WorldSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Rita of Cashjockey and the Old Salt just posted that she too is named after Rita Haywaorth! She had some posters she shared and also a neat video of Rita H. You'll have to check it out!

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