Howdy,
I just discovered the John Wayne forum. I have been a fan for years, since I was a kid. A little about myself, I was a US Navy Photographer from 1972-1976 and was stationed at the Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida (where “The Wings of Eagles” was shot) and then on the USS Independence CV-62.
I have recently gotten into Cowboy Action Shooting, hence my alias of “Ben Cartwright” my SASS moniker. I have started casting my own bullets from wheelweights in a hobby blacksmith shop I built in my backyard. I am into HO Trains, Genealogy, working in my garden, and scroll sawing. My wife has a antique firetruck I bought her that we drive in parades and get to work on and drive, the lights and sirens work.
I created a website for my Dad who fought on IWO JIMA with the 4th Marine Division, survived the entire battle and saw the flag go up
Check it out at www.hq224usmc.com there are lots of battle photos and more!
I also have a genealogy website I built: http://www.padell.org
I would like to look like Hondo Lane, but look more like Rooster Cogburn (but no eye patch).
me and 1981 Chevy mini-pumper
Howdy from Massachusetts
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Well howdy, pilgrim! welcome to what is the greatest and friendliest John Wayne forum around. Hope you drop by often and remember to jump right on in to any conversation. Just remember to bring pizza for us all.
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A BIG HELLOand welcome friend.
From what I can see from your pictures, this place is going to is going to fit your pistol. -
Hi Ben
WELCOME to The JWMB-
The Original John Wayne Message Board
where fans come to have fun!Please take a look around,
we're a friendly bunch of folks,
and there is a wealth of information to see,
regarding the great man.You may find these links useful:-
John Wayne:- A Newbies Guide to Duke
Link to Duke's Movies, Co-Stars- Pals Of The Saddle and Movie Locations -
A hearty welcome to our forum, Ben. I'm glad you found us. Make yourself at home.
Mark
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Ben,
We'd like to join the others in welcoming you to the Original John Wayne Message Board, the best of its kind anywhere on the Internet! You have joined a friendly, knowledgeable international community of John Wayne fans, and we look forward to your contributions.
We hope you'll check out the many threads about John Wayne, his films, co-stars, etc.
Have fun!!
Chester
and the Mrs. 
P.S. Thanks for sharing the great pictures! Pretty cool 'toy' your wife has there! -
Welcome to the site Sir, and I also respectfully suggest if you have time? to please check out www.ww2f.com--which is a great site about all things WWII. We even have several WWII Vets who actively post there-their names are in blue so are easy to spot.
Take care-_Carl. -
A great big WELCOME to the JWMB, Ben. I think you'll find that you like it here a lot. Visit often.
