Posts from Hawkswill in thread „The 26 Bar Ranch“

Thanks very much for posting that Bud. So many people belittle Glenn Cambell's part in True Grit. OK he wasn't an Oscar type, but I thoroughly enjoyed him in the movie and was sad to see him die..............but, he died a hero. Nice to know that Duke wanted him to play the role.

Don't know what shape the ranch is in, but, I recently met and got to know Tom Seay of Best American Trail Rides....or something of the sort, LOL.....he filmed us last weekend. Also bought our dinner and would like to talk to some of the folks I know that have "western ranches".....I mentioned you and JW.

Just wondered if you are interested. His CEO will fly me out with him to check out the ranch for a possible show. You have any rideable horses and tack for them? Could be great publicity for you....just don't know what shape the place is in. Let me know BUD....HAGO, KEITH

Very interesting, Bud, thanks. Will checkout Duke's Pine Top. So, Duke drank mostly beer in the later years? I know the Suaza, (think that was it..the Commemorative one, was his favorite Tequila). Sure like hearing stories from one who knew Duke. And nice that you keep us updated with the 26 Bar! Thanks again, KPKEITH

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I BOUGHT THE 1973 CHEVY PICK-UP FOR HIM IN PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA AND HAD ONE OF MY PILOTS DRIVE IT TO THE 26 BAR RANCH ON THE NEXT FLYING TRIP TO THE RANCH WITH DUKE !

DUKE WOULD DRIVE THE THE PICK-UP AROUND THE RANCH AND TRIPS INTO EAGAR, SPRINGERVILLE, ARIZONA AND TRIPS TO PINE TOP ABOUT 30 MILES FROM THE RANCH TO SHOOT SOME POOL AND HAVE A FEW BEERS WITH THE COWBOYS THAT HUNG OUT THERE !!

HE WOULD ALWAYS TAKE A NON-DRINKER WITH HIM TO DRIVE HIM BACK TO THE RANCH BECAUSE HE WOULD NEVER DRIVE AFTER HE HAD A FEW BEERS !!!

CHILIBILL

FOR A LOOK-SEE AT DUKE'S GETAWAY IN PINE TOP CLICK BELOW !!!!
http://www.ranch26bar.com/DUKEAWAY.html

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Nice song there, Bud. And beautiful shots of the Ranch. Thanks for posting it. Did Duke ever use that Pickup? Thanks again, Keith

Those Red Chili Burros sound good, Bud. Duke never really WORKED the cattle did he? KPKEITH

Hi there Bud, Although I have seen it before many times, I enjoyed watching this again. Thanks for your posts and for finally answering me about WARD and Duke's FARM they shared in the earlier years. If you ever remember any stories Duke related about Ward and him, please let me know.

Thanks again for keeping us connected with an important part of Duke's history....the 26 Bar Ranch! KPKEITH

KPKEITH

Hi ChiliBill,

Kevin would not do that to you, would he?

Anyway, this is what I asked and you can email me at
[email protected]

Hello there Bill. Still can't get you to answer me. I have asked if you knew anything about whether or not Duke bought out Ward's half of their Farm where they always went hunting and partying? I understand if you didn't, just wanted to find out. Also, anything that Duke may have mentioned to you about Ward. Ward died in 1960, so maybe you don't know anything. Also, anything about Terry Wilson or Frank McGrath would be greatly appreciated. Sure hope to get out to the 26 Bar one day. Dying to try some of your famous Chili! Thanks, old lady Keith!

Hello there Bill. Still can't get you to answer me. I have asked if you knew anything about whether or not Duke bought out Ward's half of their Farm where they always went hunting and partying? I understand if you didn't, just wanted to find out. Also, anything that Duke may have mentioned to you about Ward. Ward died in 1960, so maybe you don't know anything. Also, anything about Terry Wilson or Frank McGrath would be greatly appreciated. Sure hope to get out to the 26 Bar one day. Dying to try some of your famous Chili! Thanks, old lady Keith!

Hi Chili Bill, Very interesting, thanks. Gonna ask the next thing again.

I know it was before your time with Duke, but do you know anything about the "Farm" that he and Ward owned? Did he ever tell you stories about it?
Seems as if that was one of their favorite places way back when. I know Ward, in his will, offered for Duke to buy his half.....wonder if he ever did?

Thanks again for sharing, Bill. KPKEITHreposting this to see if you know. Hope so. Thanks KPKEITH

Quote from William T Brooks

OLIVER13,
THE 26 BAR RANCH WAS NAMED FOR A ROAD IN EASTERN ARIZONA !
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Highway 260 is located at State Route 89A in Cottonwood and heads north east bound along much of the Mogollon Rim, finally ending at its junction with U.S. Route 180 and U.S. Route 191 in Eagar, Arizona, and Highway 260 is part of the National Highway System between Eagar, Show Low and Payson.

In the late 1800s, Stretches of this highway were known as
"General George Crook Trail," during the Apache Indian War and went very near "Fort Apache" and was used for Supplies to the Fort, and to Eagar, Springerville 25 Miles to the Northeast, and Runs Right Through what is now called The 26 Bar Ranch !!

In the early 1900s. the Trail or Road was called Road 26 and went though the Ranch, so the Ranch became known as "THE 26 RANCH."
BUT BECAUSE YOU HAD TO HAVE MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS ON YOUR BRANDING IRON FOR THE CATTLE, A BAR WAS ADDED BELOW THE 26 AND IT BECAME KNOWN AS "THE 26 BAR RANCH" !!!

Later the Road was taken over by Arizona Highways Department and was Renamed State Highways 260, and that is what it is called today, AND RUNS RIGHT THOUGH THE 26 BAR RANCH !!!!
CHILIBILL

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Hi Chili Bill, still haven't found that last post of mine your missed, so I am Thanks Bill, really enjoyed seeing the ranch. Also, was surprised to see Jim and Sue .....boy, Jim sure "shocked" me there for a minute....thought he was DUKE!

I know it was before your time with Duke, but do you know anything about the "Farm" that he and Ward owned? Did he ever tell you stories about it?
Seems as if that was one of their favorite places way back when. I know Ward, in his will, offered for Duke to buy his half.....wonder if he ever did?

Thanks again for sharing, Bill. KPKEITHreposting this to see if you know. Hope so. Thanks KPKEITH

Thanks Bill, really enjoyed seeing the ranch. Also, was surprised to see Jim and Sue .....boy, Jim sure "shocked" me there for a minute....thought he was DUKE!

I know it was before your time with Duke, but do you know anything about the "Farm" that he and Ward owned? Did he ever tell you stories about it?
Seems as if that was one of their favorite places way back when. I know Ward offered for Duke to buy his half.....wonder if he ever did?

Thanks again for sharing, Bill. KPKEITH

Wrote you a nice little mail........didn't get an answer. Guess I better try to find it and send it again. Told you of my flying a Stearman and a King Air....ring any bells? Thanks, KPKEITH I will watch them, thanks!