Posts by Coach3

One of the best scenes ever done in a movie by "anybody"! Music wasn't bad either.

Having attended the last "celebration in Winterset" I would highly recommend it to anyone who is even remotely interested in John Wayne. I enjoyed myself, met some great people, had my picture taken with Deana Martin (Dean Martin's daughter), and took home some neet John Wayne "stuff".

We need to help make these celebrations a big sucess. Alot of money needs to be raised to get this museum up and running. I'd like to see it before I expire!!!!

By all means---ATTEND and SUPPORT!!!

Coach3

New Movies seen include AVATAR. I thought it was excellent. The special effects were great! Everything looked so real. Can't wait to see the sequel. The end left it apparent that there would be one coming. I would highly recommend it.

Coach3

Sink The Bismark is a war movie that I, too, watch whenever it is shown on tv. I was surprised when reading of all of the non-factual things that were in the movie. I always thought it was a pretty correct movie of the events as they happened. It STILL makes for a good war flic in my book. I'll watch it again.

Coach3

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There's so much more to it than a mere message board post can say, but offhand I'd call myself a "Reagan Democrat"! My grandfather, whom I idolized, was a Democrat but his hero was Barry Goldwater ("Conscience of a Conservative" was always by his side)! Gramps (God rest his soul) never voted democratic except when he had to in the primaries.

When I registered at eighteen, I registered deomocrat, but only in imitation of my grandfather (hey, I was a kid!). I'm more a conservative than anything else, and loved McCain until he was "Bushwhacked" and he--as well as the Republicans--lost sight of who they were. The GOP is a shameful, piss-poor imitation of what it once was. The democrats are way too leftist for my tastes. I think that both parties need to play to the middle so there isn't so much acrimony. Remember those tales of Tip O'Neill and President Reagan chatting after work? We need that in Washington again.

Do you find it odd that I love Ronald Reagan, Bush 41 (until the tax pledge lie) yet also respect FDR, Truman, and JFK in terms of their political ability? For what it's worth, I think Teddy Roosevelt was the best president of the twentieth century.

Having said that, I judge the man in office not by his political affiliation or within the framework of political biases, as those too often make sheep of us all. I don't need FOX or the New York Times to tell me how to think.

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Howdy All: I couldn't resist! I consider myself an independent and vote for whom I think will do the best job in office, whatever he or she is running for. I am definitely conservative and really get "riled up" with what is going on in this country today. I wonder what Duke would think of it all!

My thought for years has been to limit all political office holders to two terms and then "go get a real job"!!!!!!!!!!!! Too much control by too few people in this country. Special interests run things now. The majority doesn't seem to have any say. I say if there is something major to decide let the people vote and decide. Whatever the majority says should rule. I thought that was what this country was about in part.

Enough said--I don't want anybody riled up here.

This country needs to get back to its' fundamental principles on which it was founded---PERIOD!

Coach3

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I don't recall a Tim Weaver but that doesn't mean anything :teeth_smile: I haven't lived in Albert Lea since 1991. I have been there the last 3 weekends though....hehehe. Darn birthdays, confirmations and graduations!!

My dad worked for the city on the street dept up till last October and then retired, his name is Dean Wangen. I am his oldest son, Todd. My wife grew up just south of Clarks Grove and her dad is Dennis Jensen. He has a gravel buisness and does grading and hauling. That is probably enough info to get me in trouble, I am sure you will recognize 1 of those names

Howdy SXViper: This IS a small world!!! I coached your brother on the Domino's Jr.Gold Hockey Team and know your Dad well. I also know your wife's Dad well. I'm an old car guy, just like Denny. He used to own a black 57 Chevy, mine was a metallic brown. I see your Dad often. He stops in where I work--Fleet Farm Supply in Albert Lea.

What's you favorite John Wayne movie? I would guess your dad is a Duke fan as well.

Talk to you later.


Coach3

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Coach3, welcome to the site. Glad you found Chester and the other's in Winterset. I see you are from Albert Lea......Well that is my home town. I now live in Plainview, which is NW of Rochester. Most of my family live in Albert Lea or the surrounding area. I am alittle younger then you, 42 soon to be 43, my dad got me started on Duke when I was young. We were down in Winterset for the 100th B-Day celebration a couple years ago. See you around........

Howdy XSVIPER!

Well, you certainly aren't far away from me. Do you know Tim Weaver, by chance. He is a good friend of mine. We are hooked up through Railroad interests, as well as others. I probably know some of your family. I am fairly well known around here. I don't know if that is good or bad but that is the way it is. I wish I would have went to the 100th. I'll bet that was a great time. I hope to go again next year. I sure enjoyed everything. Winterset is a pretty cool town. We even ate at the Rexall Drug Store. That was a step back in time.

Hope to chat with you again. Thanks for the welcome.

Coach3

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Hello Coach 3 Just got home myself. I sure enjoyed meeting you and your wife. My flights were compromised by weather so I was rerouted via Chicago. I am looking forward to my own bed, however Tenting was an adventure.

Hey Kilo 6 !!!

Good to hear from you. Glad you made it back ok. I couldn't do the tenting deal. The closest I get to that is when we are on a road trip with the race car and I "camp out" in the hauler. I did that for 16 days in Feb while we were in Florida racing.

I enjoyed meeting you in Winterset and sharing stories--mostly yours! You have had some interesting experiences. That is what life is all about.

I am going to try and get the photo of us on this site, or mail a copy to you if you want. Would need your address to do that. I had a great time. I REALLY enjoyed meeting Deana Martin. She is a class act! She even sent me an autographed photo of her. Pretty cool!!!!!!!

I'll chat more later. Better get off this thing before I'm up all nite. Good to hear from you. Take care.

Coach3

Hi to everyone!

While attending the John Wayne celebration in Winterset this past weekend I met some of the "boys" from this website. The party consisted of Chester7777, Jeff Sutherland, and Kilo6 (or 8). After some friendly persuasion, I threatened them with signing up so here I am!

We had a great time at the celebration and I even had my picture taken with the 3 "gentlemen mention above. If I can figure out how to post it and it is approved, I will do so.

I have been a John Wayne fan for longer than I can remember ( I am well over 60 years old) and don't regret it one bit. I have a pretty good collection of Duke "stuff". I just need room to display it.

I guess there is a place to post my favorite movies, etc. so I will try and get that done. I look forward to some hearty discussions about the Duke and related topics.

I'm burning daylight so better get going. Thanks for now.

Coach3