Friday, April 26, 2013

Western fans will enjoy a visit to the Hopalong Cassidy Museum..Cambridge,Ohio

MQTlogoa Just off the Historic National Road in  Cambridge,Ohio you will find the Hopalong Cassidy Museum/Antique Mall..

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An interesting building..Used to be a hospital..

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Hopalong Cassidy..In 1935,William Boyd was offered the supporting role of Red Connors in the movie Hop-Along Cassidy, but asked to be considered for the title role and won it. The original Hopalong Cassidy character, written by Clarence E. Mulford for pulp fiction, was changed from a hard-drinking, rough-living wrangler to its eventual incarnation as a cowboy hero who did not smoke, drink or swear and who always let the bad guy start the fight. READ MORE

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The Hopalong Cassidy Festival 2013 May 3rd & 4th Call: 740-432-3364..There will be a gigantic western collectible toy and gun sale plus a chance to talk with western authors & stars.

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The museum is in three rooms located at the end of the hall. Remember this building used to be a hospital..All the rooms off the hall are loaded with antiques and memorabilia…

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Boyd was born in Hendrysburg in Belmont County, located 26 miles east of Cambridge, Ohio. He was reared in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of day laborer Charles William Boyd and his wife, the former Lida Wilkens.

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DSC_0316We finally made it to the end of the hall .a lot to see.

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Laura Bates (curator/owner) was shocked when she couldn’t find a fan club dedicated to William Boyd. But instead of feeling sad she happily started one of her own for the Ohio born  actor/producer and his alter ego, the two fisted Western hero Hopalong Cassidy.

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“No one had ever done anything to honor Bill/Hoppy. I couldn’t believe it. especially since Hoppy is one of the most popular cowboy heroes in TV or movie history.”

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A pretty good creed for a cowboy that always wore a black hat. LOL

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As a kid I remember watching the half-hour TV series.

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At the height of his popularity in the 50’s Hoppy’s image was on more than 2,500 different items. Boyd was the first person to have his image on a lunch box.

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Now check out the photo below (from the net). You sure wouldn’t ride this bike to school today.. My how times have changed.(not always for the better)

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DSC_0292  A special thanks to Laura Bates for talking to Linda and I and taking the time to show us around. If you are every exploring the National Road in Ohio and are near Cambridge make sure to check out The Hopalong Cassidy Museum. One last look at some of my childhood heroes…

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MQTlogoa Just off the Historic National Road in  Cambridge,Ohio you will find the Hopalong Cassidy Museum/Antique Mall.. Check out my post on the Zane Grey/National Road Museum CLICK

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Churches of Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Churches of Cades Cove..A My Quality time Post  linking to InSPIREd Sunday

MQTlogoa HAVE A QUALITY TIME DAY

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Religion was an important part of life in Cades Cove from its earliest days. READ MORE

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FYI::: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."

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DSC_0049 TOWNSEND - Behind the Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove is a cemetery where, on a recent afternoon, a National Park Service volunteer told the story of Russell Gregory READ MORE (interesting)

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The Cades Cove Methodist Church was organized in the 1820s. The Methodist congregation, like that of the Missionary Baptists, was small.

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This picture shows the inside of the little church. There were several rows of pews, an altar/pulpit and  a piano. CLICK to see what Betsy has to say about this church. (Find out why the two doors)

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CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS:: The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.. Please use large double door at the side entrance.

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Linda……………..Joe Todd……………………Sara…………….

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joetoddsays Joe Todd reporting from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park says,”Thanks for stopping by.. Churches of Cades Cove..A My Quality time Post  linking to InSPIREd Sunday

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Hear about those new 'big box' cemeteries? It's one-stop coffin!
Should you age your wine in a wooden coffin? Yes, it's better to casket……..

Friday, April 19, 2013

In A World Gone Mad (it seems)

LOVE MY TEDDY BEAR

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TEDRFLORIDA_thumb[2] Thanks Linda (my sweetheart) for creating the above Teddy Bears… Hope everyone has a great day………….

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