Posts by erscolo

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Originally posted by Colorado Bob@Dec 17 2005, 08:35 PM
I am from the wind blown eastern plains of Colorado, a very small town named Byers, that was founded in 1866 by an old trapper / buffalo hunter / indian fighter by the name of Maj. Oliver Perry Wiggins.
Colorado Bob

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Greetings from another Coloradan, this one west of you in the somewhat, well maybe one of these days, bustling town of Erie, midway between Denver and Fort Collins.

Roger.

One of the things I most admire about John Wayne was his ability to see beyond a person's lifestyle or views. He never seemed to judge an individual too harshly. I also admire the fact that he was clear spoken about what he believed, and anyone that can master both of those is someone to be respected, even if you may not agree with everything they do or say.

Roger.

I discovered this site late last year, and since that time have posted maybe 30-35 times. I have gained far more by reading the threads and appreciating the knowledge and viewpoints of others on this site than by posting. That is participation every bit as much as making another post. A goal in life is the acquisition of knowledge, and listening, or in this case reading, makes that possible.

If someone signs up and never comes back, that may be one thing, but I am sure I am not the only one to come by now and then to gain additional perspective on the man whose films I have enjoyed for many years.

Roger.

Yes the $29.95 deal for the set of the five is a good deal. I've watched The Sea Chase and look forward to watching the other four films in DVD for the first time as well. I've seen and have them all on VHS, but the move up to DVD never hurts.

Roger.

I believe that was Yakima Canutt. He was also the second unit director in well known films such as Ben-Hur, Old Yeller, A Man Called Horse, El Cid, to name a few.

Roger.

I already have my preorder in for the set, and look forward to watching all five of them in May 2005.

Roger.

Okay, which way to the old age pension/social security office. I must be in a shrinking minority that can remember when John Wayne was alive. Fourteen and Nineteen....been out of high school longer than that, but that's good, I am glad his fans come in all age groups.

Big Jake is violent in parts, but I wouldn't say the violence is gratuitous. It's a film I enjoy and just watched again the other night. It's been a long time since I watched The Green Berets, so the violence level there escapes me at the moment. I suspect both would get a PG13 rating or similar, bu that's just a guess.

Roger.

I forgot, what channel IS The Gong Show on tonight?

Roger.

Hello there,

Well I think this is post #3 for me. I enjoy reading the threads and learning many things about Mr. Wayne and his films. I've always been one of those who gets the most out of listening and learning, but I'll be more than happy to chime in now and then too.

Roger.