Monday, May 10, 2010

Tx Frontier Forts Muster

1.As I approached the Stockyards was greeted by wagons

2.and horses on all the streets

3.Soldiers in ranks

4.and out

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7.they loaded these REAL cannons

8.they were deafening

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10.this woman in her gloves fascinated me

11.her wares

12.included this cannon ball

13.since those times could be bleak the visitors were the most colorful

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15.the handicrafts


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19.and pastimes

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21and the medical area

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24and two visitors I was surprised to see

25.Well pilgrim this one really surprised me

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12 comments:

Sylvia K said...

I love it!! Only in Texas! Since I was born and grew up there, it all looks wonderfully familiar! Love the costumes and everything is so colorful! What fun! Have a great week, Marcia!

Sylvia

Felisol said...

Great ol' times show.
The uniforms and all gadgets look very authentic.
Nice meeting John Wayne again.
He must be known in every corner of the world.
That soar, red foot sure needs some attention.
Ijjk. How it must hurt.
Great time wandering along with you.

Lola said...

Hi again! Great post & great blog. I'll be popping back to have another read through!
Happy RT - and look forward to *seeing* you again next time!
Mine’s HERE!

LOLA:)

Anonymous said...

what a good way to see how they lived in the old days. fun times and lots to photograph.

Kim, USA said...

Your photos are like story to me. The photo number nine is something a little bit spooky ^_^ Sorry I just have a very imaginative mind. Happy RT!

My Cardinal

Maria said...

Lovley photos and a great post for RT:)Maria

Hootin Anni said...

How fun is this? I so enjoyed spending the day with you in photo shares!!! I think #18 is my favorite. Just love the face.

I'd like to have you visit with me today if you can. It's a special day for me and my husband...today we celebrate 42 years of marriage. My RUBY TUESDAY is HERE

Sandy Trefger said...

Love the series of photos! Looks like a fun place to visit. I have never been there. Will have to check it out someday!

Sandy from the Heart of Texas

Gale said...

Oh, how fun! I love these types of historical events!

eileeninmd said...

Fun photos and looks like you had a great day. Love the John Wayne look a like.

Marice said...

awwww great photos :) only be seen in Texas :) thanks for sharing!

u may view mine here

The one with the View said...

LOVED all your photos!! Looks like a Great time! I Love Texas!!