Saturday, June 13, 2009
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Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph. Enjoy!
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I have been an avid collector of old photographs and documents for over 30 years. The photographs on this site are derived from material I have collected over the years. Some came from old family albums, some from material I bought at flea markets over the years, and some from government archives of public domain images, including the US Library of Congress, and the National Archives. We appreciate you visiting this blog, and hope you find it interesting.
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Seth Kinman?
ReplyDeleteIs this Liver-Eating Johnson?
ReplyDeleteGood one Gina!
ReplyDeleteI knew I had seen this guy somewhere.
ReplyDeleteGina.
ReplyDeleteYou are BANNED from future contests . . . you are too good.
How did you get this? I was sure no one would know old Seth Kinman.
I am humiliated. Next week things will be different.
PJM
I thought he looked familiar but wasn't sure why. I am sorry to say I don't have some great memory for faces or anything. I actually did a google search for frontiersman and realizing that was way to broad also searched for beards and found a picture of him under the heading "weirdy-beardy". Apparently he made a fiddle out of a mule skull to give to Abe Lincoln. I learn so much from your website both directly and indirectly!
ReplyDeleteGina
ReplyDeleteYour brilliant. Nate, you have
serious competition here.
Thanks to you both.
And thanks to PJM.
Just checked in... Congratulations Gina and Nate! Three Contests in one day....
ReplyDeleteWow!
(Good luck on the tractor next week, PJM)
PJM you had better give up and go plow you north 40...oh wait....;)
ReplyDeleteRoss,
ReplyDeleteTractor is not going to happen. Mrs. PJM wanted me to call a plumber to fix a problem with the sink. I told her I could do anything a plumber could do, and would fix the problem. Anyway, to make a long story short, Mrs. PJM's kitchen ended up getting flooded. This pretty much put theh kybosh on the tractor, as she says I would injure myself on any heavy equipment. Also, buffalo are pretty much out. Come to find out we have several deer fended IN on our property with the new fence. We have been unable to get rid of them for two weeks. If we leave the gate open at night, more deer come in. If we try and "drive" them out, they panic and try to jump the 8 foot fence, and hurt themselves. Mrs. PJM is in no mood for a buffalo. Well, maybe next year.
PJM
William,
ReplyDeleteThat was cruel . . . real cruel. You will be paid back in next week's mystery person contest.
I realize I have to take it up a few notches as there are more and more players taking up a level.
You can expect a really tough contest next week.
PJM
By 6:00 AM my time, all three were OVER! Thanks for the laughs, especially William. And PJM, I can hardly believe your bad luck/poor timing!
ReplyDeleteI can sympathize about the deer. Where I live, it is range cattle. They have no problem locating a gate left open accidently, but DANGED if they can find it to get out.
Try a guy on horseback and a cow dog to get the deer out. Works on cows.
Great contests PJM! Congrats to Gina and Nate, well done keeping PJM humble.
ReplyDeleteI think I could help Mrs PJM with your problem deer. I'm thinking Venison Steak with peppers and onions, Venison Stew with a little garlic and worcestershire sauce, potatoes and carrots, or Venison sloppy joes slow cooked in the crock pot....Mmmmmmmmmm!
Bambie!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Just kidding. I have a freezer full of venison.
ReplyDeleteJust checked back in to report that I woke up too late to participate in the THREE lightening rounds of MP today. However, I just received a teasing text from a best friend who moved to Texas last week: "And the Mystery Person is... . . . . ?"
PJM, you are becoming iconic.
Sheesh. Ya get up at 6:15 MST and three, count 'em, three contests are over. I was going to guess Steven Wright for this one. Look at the eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt helps to be in the Eastern Time Zone.
ReplyDeleteOk... I'm late this morning. But "Name the Horse", that was the funniest!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWish I could have competed. Good job everyone.
Man you guys made a mockery of PJM today. Well Done! It will be interesting to see what evil thing he comes up with for you all to conquer next week. Keep your eyes open I see a tough one on the rise.
ReplyDelete;)S
et to, Susan Catt ???? You join in with the other trouble makers on this blog to taunt me. You will regret it, oh yes, you will regret it. I have put you on my "list" as a nemisis of the first order. I will get even with you . . . I will get even with you ALL.
ReplyDeletePJM;
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the possibility of no tractor/buffalo this year..
The deer is an interesting problem. Up here they like apple orchard's, what about a trail of them (apples)leading out the gate? Of course you want to make sure that it doesn't attract more deer from the outside, but with the new remote gate you could possibly shut it from a distance once they are out and not spook them...?
Just a thought.
Great contest, BTW
Ross,
ReplyDeleteI will post tomorrow about the "incident" leading to the removal of the tractor as a possible birthday present. It was a sad, ill timed, turn of events
The deer is a insidious problem. When I found out that I had them, I felt compelled to put water out for them. So, I have to go out every day and fill the water tub, while at the same time they are dessimating my landscaping. I have done a quick study showing that with 10 acres of natural plantlife, they have an uncanny ability to start by eating the most expensive plants in the yard, and then they move on to the lesser expensive purchased plants. They appear to have no interest in the natural grass on the property.
I am considering a rouge, unsanctioned, out of season expedition to increase meat supply in the freezer while at the same time ridding myself of this problem.
PJM
Why would they want natural grass when you've planted a salad bar of yumminess for them...AND provided water!!! Proven hint: "Coast" deodorant soap shaved around (or hung in Mrs. PJM's old hose from) the plants you want to preserve...and cease the in-fence water supply, silly!
ReplyDeleteBe sure to get a nuisance permit before you go a-huntin', unless you plan to wrastle them; or you could spend your birthday in jail.
You could build a simple ramp with cross rib strips (so they don't slip) up to the inside of the fence for the deer to climb and hop off in order to access a tub of water and salt lick on the outside. Bonus: redemption of handyman status. Have fun with that.
Permit?!? I don't need no stinken permit. It will be a clandestine operation, not unlike scenes from caddyshack.
ReplyDeleteFence is 8 foot, so I am afraid a ramp would be difficult.
I have tried a variety of the "deer repellent" strategies. Not working, as deer appear to eat those as well.
Chu Chu tree fell victem last night.
Mrs. PJM insists that the deer, no matter how annoying, continue to get water.
PJM
Speaking of lemons and lemonade, have you considered improving the fencing around the property, and adding fencing around the house such that the deer can't get out of your "protective custody", but can't get into your garden and start raising venison for sale? To distribute the feed to the dears, you would undoubtedly require a tractor.
ReplyDeleteI know there are several places in the Hill Country that raise critters for the exotic restaurant trade.
Just trying to help.
Mathan,
ReplyDeleteIt makes sense, but unfortunately anything associated with moving the fence is prohibitavely expensive. We spent as much having the fence built as what the 10 acres cost. So, the fence stays where it is.
PJM