Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Do you really need that?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Gabe the Shootist

I am just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to bringing too much stuff to a rendezvous, re-enactment or other historic event.  It seems we have so much cool stuff and so little opportunity to use it … Continue reading →

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A Canoe Trip on the Guadalupe

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

May 8 – 13, 2016 – I joined 3 men for a canoe trip down the Guadalupe River in south Texas. We all met at the take-out site near Nursery, TX on Sunday, May 8. I brought with me a Red Drum and … Continue reading →

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To beard or not to beard

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

Here is an interesting article from a fellow Word Press blogger. https://historyhysteria.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/to-beard-or-not-to-beard/

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Trail Signs

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist
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The Most Interesting Man In the World

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist
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The Horse

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist
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Wojtek

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

This was sent to me in an e-mail.  I find this fascinating!!!!  

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Fort Uncompahgre redux

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

June 12-14, 2015 several of us returned to Fort Uncompahgre in Delta, CO for an open house weekend.  We had a great time bringing the old fort to life.  

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In your zeal to “Do It Right”, You are doing it all wrong!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

Since before I joined the American Mountain Men I have heard the phrase “Do it right”.  I was somewhat taken by that line, because I am a stickler for authenticity and historical correctness.  I have since come to understand that … Continue reading →

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I concur. Thank you, Mr. President

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Gabe the Shootist
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