You know, I am surprised to find some younger people on this and other boards who are great fans of Dukes. Some who were born after he died and still became fans. So this poll is just to see how wide a variety of ages (without having to give up the details) we have on this board. Might be interesting to see how many youngin's or senior fans are out there. (if I did this poll right, it's my first.) Let's see! dukefan1

Dukefan1,

Glad to take your poll. I also have been surprised that there have been 20 something people who enjoyed his films. Most of them were women!

baron

we women like the dukes films as he knows how to treat a lady and when he was younger he had lots of sex appeal :D

cheers smokey

My dad is a big John Wayne fan, he's the one that got me started watching the movies. I've been watching (and loveing) them for as long as I can remember.

I remember when I was younger, thinking that my uncle was just like John Wayne. He was tall and almost built like the Duke. My uncle also lives on and runs a horse farm, so he's a cowboy like John. (my faves were always his Westerns)

I am 23, and started appreciating John Wayne and his films about 5 years ago. My mom and my uncle are fans, but I didn't really know this until after I became a fan myself. Cable tv is probably what got me going on Duke's movies.

As for why I became a fan, I am not sure that I could pinpoint the reason. I am kind of old fashioned in some of my thinking, and I enjoy a lot of older movies, but that would only explain some of why I would be drawn to John Wayne. I think there was just a certain "something" about him that makes me want to watch his movies, even the not so good ones, and want to know more and more about him.

John Wayne was the most nicest man I ever known as a child and the way he looked down at me on set and said "Son I see you are my cousin and picked me up and said someday you will be a actor and be like me and then puts me back down to continue his lines". I remeber him with eyes that could scare ya and the way he talked :unsure: . I loved his movies as a kid and was glued to the tv set when I wasnt there and said to myself god he is good. The way he treated the ladys with respect :D . I was crushed when I found out right away when my cousin John Wayne was dying of cancer :( . I felt like part of me was falling and had to become something like Mr Wayne. But still yet today I only get small parts in some plays and hope to follow my dreams like John Wayne :lol: God bless you John Wayne and I remember the words you said to me and you bet ya I will follow what you said.

Howdy,

I have been a John Wayne for as long as I can remember! When other girls had posters of guys like Shawn Cassody etc., I had posters of John Wayne on my walls!

I just recieved my 5th kidney transplant, and during all of my hard times that I had, during that time of my life when things got really bad, I would think of what John Wayne was and had gone through with his health. I love his movies, because he is such a stong person and never lets anything get him down! I am sure if I would have known him, he would have been the same way. He has always been strength for me and that is what I love about him the most!

I have always thought he was the greatest, and not bad to look at either, even when he was older!

Stacy :D

We live in an era where Clint Eastwoods fan support is dwindling and most of his fans seem to be around his age as well whereas John Wayne is getting more and more popular atracting fans of all ages and genders the reason why just watch one of his movies.

Kanu Reeves, Di Caprio, Will Smith etc etc all nobodies who will soon be forgotten.

B)

Amazing that so many Duke fans are younger (so far according to the vote) to not know him before he died. I just graduated from high school when Duke took to the final sunset so many years ago, and the same one we all will someday take ourselves. I was crushed by his death, and didn't realize at the time that he was 72 (he had a full life).

I guess without the internet (or even a home computer), as well as cable (yes, I know there was cable back then, but with very little stations around the country), or the information age, we didn't get as much news as we do today, so fast. Especially Duke being so sick. I do recall that we (my friends) were pulling for Duke to make his birthday, and also knew that Maureen O'Hara, Elizabeth Taylor and others were trying to get the U.S. Congress to pass a resolution to mark John Wayne a true American. The Congress passed the resolution and he received it in the hospital. Duke's comments were that he was truly honored to receive such a gift from the American people (not a direct quote). He died days later. I was 18 at the time and became an authentic Duke fan since.

I will say that he has made an impact in my life with his movies, and personal life. I am amazed that he is still very popular today; no, I take that back, I am not surprise that he is. He is what makes America great, and he does that with his movies and his actions. Duke is a role model to all; young and old; men, and women; boys and girls. Even if you are not a fan, you can't help know that Duke was a very authentic man. I'm not surprise that there are people around the world who also liked Duke. He paints a true picture of what America is.

It's our job (us Americans) to continue what Duke left behind. We are to continue to show everyone around the world what America is and what we stand for. Thanks Duke for your legacy.

Hondo B)

P.S. Hey Bill, Wish you could have a legacy like that?

Well you all have to remember that not many *older* people use the internet, to this day it is still a haven for the young.
I myself am 21, born after the Duke left, but I'd have to say if I could have a drink with any man in history, it would be him.

Magevro

Your right about one thing more younger people will be on the web than older people but I feel that this is inconclusive when dealing with the age groups of people who like the Duke. I have found out that people from all ages like him, his films are loved by nearly everyone I know theres not a single other actor from any era who can command such a large number of fans especially 24 years after their death.

B)

Well, since there is only one vote per user name, I can only register my own age (55), but in my household, my wife falls into the 41 to 50 range and my youngest son is below the range, at age seven (our family is much larger, but the three of us are the bona fide John Wayne fans). We didn't necessarily want to add more user names just to vote, so thought we'd add to the statistics through a post.

Chester

hi,

just thought that i should add my son to your list of fans of dukes but he falls outside your list at being only 6 my dad likes dukes movies but he don't live with me and he is 63, we have a joint collection and when he kicks the bucket (dies) all the collection come to me and the little bloke

cheers smokey

After reading these post and finding this sight I guess their is no age group. I'm 45 and impressed with the younger crowd.

Brian
Tulalip Wa

Here's another thread that I think some of the newer folks around here might enjoy taking part in, that was pretty far back.

Chester

Hello :rolleyes:
I think I must of been around six or seven years old :unsure: I remember watching the "War Wagon" with my father :P

Monique :chickawow:

Well, my wife is a few years older than me (she's in the next age group :D ) but she's a huge John Wayne fan too. Must be one of the reasons we get along so well. My son who is now 12 is just getting introduced to Duke through a few of the movies we have, and my 4 year old daughter likes the movies 'cause of the horsies. Run in the blood. First Wayne movie I saw when I was about 10 or so was Rio Lobo on the late show. Saw The Shootist in the theater with my mom. cried at that one.

My folks are Wayne fans too, but they grew up in the Roy Rogers era. Matter of fact, they just got back from the Roy Rogers Museum down on Branson. Can't wait to see the pics mom got.

I'm 17. Gonna turn 18 on JUNE 11. :unsure:

I became a JW fan because my mom is a JW fan. We quiz each other with lines from his movies and see if the other can name what JW movie it is.

Does anyone play the movie line game here?

long live the west and the man who made it great

JW

Originally posted by dukefan1@May 26 2003, 11:44 PM
You know, I am surprised to find some younger people on this and other boards who are great fans of Dukes. Some who were born after he died and still became fans. So this poll is just to see how wide a variety of ages (without having to give up the details) we have on this board. Might be interesting to see how many youngin's or senior fans are out there. (if I did this poll right, it's my first.)* Let's see!* * dukefan1
Hi.
I'm a new registrant on the board, though a Wayne fan of some fifty years standing. I revered the Duke - though he wasn't aware of it, I "adopted" him as the father I never had (my parents were divorced when I was four or five years old) because his screen persona represented everything a boy wants a father to be, i.e., strength, dignity, courage and integrity.

As everyone knows, Big John was also very patriotic and that too is a trait to be admired.

I remember standing in a box office line to see the film "True Grit" (one of my favorite films of all time). I was amazed and rather amused to see that standing in that line with me were not only gray-headed oldsters (John's "base" fans), but also long-haired hippies, kids of all ages and everthing in between. The Duke's appeal was timeless; he appealed to everybody.

Hi all

I was having a converstion with a 16 year old about movies and we got into discussing about 'The Great Escape' he said although the movie was good he would not watch it because it was old. I was amazed by this responce bull all of a sudden another boy aged 17 stated that he agreed the only old movies he would watch were John Waynes, I thought he was joking but he wasnt he then went on the say how much he loved John Waynes and his movies. At university last year we had a John Wayne night before we went out to a party we only got time to watch 'Rio Lobo' but it was well received even with females. One gentleman scoffed at Duke but he was a Clint fan we claimed that it was his age (21) and that older people prefer Clint. We were all 19-20, a load of my friends around the age of 18-22 would lend me Dukes movies or telephone me and others if his movies were on TV. In the year 1999 at high school we studied the 'Green Berets' and 'Born on the 4th of July' what a cool assignment to get as a student we also got to watch 'The Longest Day'. Well thats all I can say about people I have met that would be in my generation. Of course people will scoff and say these stories are lies but to them I would say come on over and see for yourself.

:agent:

Originally posted by Stumpy+Feb 10 2004, 12:52 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stumpy @ Feb 10 2004, 12:52 PM)</div><!--QuoteBegin-dukefan1@May 26 2003, 11:44 PM
You know, I am surprised to find some younger people on this and other boards who are great fans of Dukes. Some who were born after he died and still became fans. So this poll is just to see how wide a variety of ages (without having to give up the details) we have on this board. Might be interesting to see how many youngin's or senior fans are out there. (if I did this poll right, it's my first.)* Let's see!* * dukefan1
Hi.
I'm a new registrant on the board, though a Wayne fan of some fifty years standing. I revered the Duke - though he wasn't aware of it, I "adopted" him as the father I never had (my parents were divorced when I was four or five years old) because his screen persona represented everything a boy wants a father to be, i.e., strength, dignity, courage and integrity.

As everyone knows, Big John was also very patriotic and that too is a trait to be admired.

I remember standing in a box office line to see the film "True Grit" (one of my favorite films of all time). I was amazed and rather amused to see that standing in that line with me were not only gray-headed oldsters (John's "base" fans), but also long-haired hippies, kids of all ages and everthing in between. The Duke's appeal was timeless; he appealed to everybody.[/b]
Hello Stumpy,

Welcome to the board, I'm glad you found us!!

Yes, his appeal is huge, I think it's more now then ever before. I try to watch atleast one JW movies a week (making sure the kids are around :) )

It's amazing how I watch a John Wayne movie, and the young folks (age 13- 17 years) would watch it, and like it a lot. When they ask me what movie it was and who starred in it. I would tell them, "Rio Bravo", "The Searchers" or something like that, and starring John Wayne. They would be shocked! I thought he was bad or something. I like this movie. I hooked them. They would discover a new concept.

Duke gets no respect from their parents. You figure.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Stumpy,

I'd like to join Kevin in welcoming you to the John Wayne Message Board!

Wow, a fan of 50 years!! I bet you have plenty to share around here, and I for one would encourage you to hang out and get to know us, and let us have the pleasure of getting to know you.

Chester :newyear: (and the Mrs. :angel1: says "Hi! too)

Originally posted by chester7777@Feb 11 2004, 01:03 AM
Stumpy,

I'd like to join Kevin in welcoming you to the John Wayne Message Board!

Wow, a fan of 50 years!!* I bet you have plenty to share around here, and I for one would encourage to hang out and get to know us, and let us have the pleasure of getting to know you.

Chester :newyear: (and the Mrs. :angel1: says "Hi! too)
Thanks for the welcoming messages, folks.

Actually, I've been a fan of the Duke's even longer than fifty years. I'm 66 (born January 1938) and have been avidly watching Big John's movies since the Forties. In fact, some of my favorite Wayne films date from the Forties; "Shepherd of the Hills", "Reap the Wild Wind", "Flying Tigers", "Fighting Seabees", "Pittsburgh", "They Were Expendable", "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon", "Three Godfathers", "Fort Apache", etc.

I think I probably absorbed my devotion to the Duke from my Mom, who was also a big Wayne fan. I remember a humorous incident concerning my Mom and step-dad that occurred sometime in the late Forties or early Fifties. We had been to a drive-in to see one of the Duke's movies (might have been "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"). On the way home, my Mom kept gushing about John and my step-dad, perhaps jealous, said, "Oh, I wish you had John Wayne stuck up your rear". My Mom, giving a little giggle and mischievously bouncing on the car seat, said, "Oh, me too". :lol:

Stumpy,

What a riot! :lol: That's just a gem. I laughed when I read that line. That has to be the best way to see a John Wayne classic at the drive-in. I saw only a couple, since I am in my forties and was a little lad when the drive-ins were fading out into the sunset, so to speak. But I always loved the westerns and Duke was one of them of course. I think the last movie I saw at the drive-in was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I saw True Grit at the walk-in.

Stumpy welcome to the board, and thanks for the classic story of your family's experience to the great American drive-in. Look forward to many more stories of your Duke classics.

Cheers, Hondo B)

I was glad to find you all tonight. I started wathcing THe Dukes movies with my dad and when i go to visit him i still do. I am to young to have seen him in the theaters, but still hope to find a theater running some of his old movies.

I watch atleast one John Wayne movie every week and more often than not, it is a family event for my wife and me with our four kids. I have a five year old that would rather watch a Duke western than cartoons. You couldn't ask for more.

Stonewall_Steve

Stonewall Steve,

A big welcome to the greatest message board for a great hero, John Wayne. I am so glad you found us, and look forward to many many posts from you. Invite your father to the board. We'd love to have him and he can read many of the great posts here. I take it that you are in your 20's or early 30's by the way you posted last.

I hope that one day we can get a lot of Duke's pictures on the big screen for many to enjoy again and get those who were not around see the greatest actor on the screen.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Originally posted by Stonewall_Steve@Mar 16 2004, 09:31 PM
I have a five year old that would rather watch a Duke western than cartoons. You couldn't ask for more.
Steve,

A big welcome to the John Wayne Message Board! We're always happy to have another Duke fan join the ranks.

I can certainly relate to your warm feelings regarding having a child who loves John Wayne. I have an almost 8 year old who has been a cowboy always. When he was three, he would march around with his cowboy hat (an old Stetson I got at an auction) and announce, "I a cowboy! I John Wayne!" We still enjoy watching the Duke's movies together, and does he have a sharp eye. He recognizes actors from other movies with an almost uncanny accuracy.

Get your wife to join in on the fun here. My wife and I have a great time reading and posting together.

Don't be a stranger!! :lol:

Chester :newyear:

"I see you are my cousin." :lol: That's worse than some of the dialogue in The Conqueror!!!

I'm happy to see that we of the 31-40 age group are the majority in the poll so far (20 votes currently), and I think this may have something to do with the fact that many of us, whose grandfathers are WWII veterans--think of our grandfathers as having a John Wayne-like persona. My grandfather, who is 80, grew up in the South during the Great Depression and served in the US Navy during WWII. He experienced hardship and held many of the independent, individualistic values that the Duke believed in. There's a line in McClintock when Wayne's character says: "The government never gave anyone anything!" and from The Undefeated: "Well, I sure ain't gonna give 'em to the army!" (referring to horses). Whenever I hear those lines, I immediately think of my grandfather talking. It's right out of something he would say! Anyone else from the 31-40 age bracket have these same thoughts?

Im 37 and counting.......................................... .................... :cowboy:

At the suggestion of someone in another thread, I thought I could bump this to the top, and pin it, so many of our new members could "chime in." And judging by some of the numbers, it would seem that some of our not-so-new members have not added their two cents to the poll (Chilibill, you gettin' my drift?).

Have at it, guys and gals! :lol:

Chester :newyear:

Originally posted by The Ringo Kid@Oct 15 2004, 05:29 PM
Im 37 and counting.......................................... .................... :cowboy:
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I'm 35 and NOT counting. :P But my daughter :wub: is 13 and because of me, is startin' to become a Duke fan. Her favorite movie is Angel and the Badman. Even BEGGED me to let her have my copy of it on DVD (which I did. I know. I'm a softie :P ).

I thought I had addressed this topic already!? It may have been a similar one - anyway, I'm one of the old-timers here - 62 (and counting), so I'm old enough to recall seeing a few of the Duke's late 50s movies in the theaters (and, of course, anything later than that. At any rate, Chester beat me to reviving this topic - Thanks Chester -
Cheers - Jay :rolleyes:

:D My Father is 83 years old and I'm 31. I do have an appreciation for that generation. I have gotten to know it well. I agree with you, Sir. Once you know that age group you almost seem to yearn for the same things they knew. Originally posted by Cole Thornton@Mar 29 2004, 08:03 PM
"I see you are my cousin."* :lol:* That's worse than some of the dialogue in The Conqueror!!!

I'm happy to see that we of the 31-40 age group are the majority in the poll so far (20 votes currently), and I think this may have something to do with the fact that many of us, whose grandfathers are WWII veterans--think of our grandfathers as having a John Wayne-like persona.* My grandfather, who is 80, grew up in the South during the Great Depression and served in the US Navy during WWII.* He experienced hardship and held many of the independent, individualistic values that the Duke believed in.* There's a line in McClintock when Wayne's character says:* "The government never gave anyone anything!" and from The Undefeated:* "Well, I sure ain't gonna give 'em to the army!" (referring to horses).* Whenever I hear those lines, I immediately think of my grandfather talking. It's right out of something he would say!* Anyone else from the 31-40 age bracket have these same thoughts?
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JWAngel,

Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board! We need more angels around here :rolleyes: !

Do you live close to your dad? Is he computer savvy? Maybe he could join in on the discussion, too - that would be great.

Chester and our youngest daughter have an age spread similar to your and your dad - he hopes that someday she might like the Duke the way he does (currently it's our almost 9 year old son who is the big fan among our children).

We look forward to hearing more from you in the future!

Mrs. C :angel1: (I've been signing with this smiley for a long time, but if you become real regular, I might just have to surrender it to you and find a different "trademark" :rolleyes:)

JWAngel,

Glad to have you here. It's good that you found us and shared a little about yourself. That is a big age gap but it's good to see you have a good relationship with your father. Are you the youngest in your father's family?

See you soon and keep 'em coming.

Cheers B)

Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board JW Angel. I've found that the Duke's influence and popularity extends across all age groups. Come back often and visit with us.
Cheers - Jay :D

Welcome JWAngel, Glad to see you found us and look forward to conversing with you.

It is wonderful, that from the votes, polled, so many younger people, love The Duke, however, I err on the side of caution! As a previous posting mentioned, most "mature" people are not on-line, and are not PC minded. If it were a postal vote, i'm sure your figures, would be different!

ethanedwards,

I'd like to welcome you on this board; the greatest for a great American. I will agree with you about the younger generation being on the internet more than us old ones over 40, but I want to remind you that Duke died over 25 years ago, and if you have a following of fans under 30 or 35, then you must admit that he has an influence on our youth today. That is encouraging in my book and I want to encourage the youth to see what a great American is. We don't seem to have many out there today.

Thanks for the post and looking forward to more.

Cheers B)

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 1 2005, 02:43 PM
As a previous posting mentioned, most "mature" people are not on-line, and are not PC minded. If it* were a postal vote, i'm sure your figures, would be different!
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ethanedwards,

We would like to add our welcome to those you have already received. We've really enjoyed your posts so far, and look forward to hearing more from you.

We were wondering, where is Torquay in relation to Portsmouth? As you may have noticed already, one of our moderators, arthurarnell, is from Portsmouth, England. We have several other members from the UK, and from around the world - truly a world-wide community of Duke lovers!

As for the Mrs. and myself, we are of the "more mature" variety. Some of our members are older than spit (that's not quite as old as dirt :rolleyes: ). But you are quite right when you point out that there are many younger folks coming to know the Duke as we have come to know him (thanks to cable and satellite TV, and those John Wayne movie marathons).

Again - WELCOME!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Hi ethanedward

As a fellow brit I'd also like to add my own welcome to you and hope you will enjoy yourself here.

Regards

Arthur

Guess when I post this, Hondo and Chester, will still be snoozing, but can I take this
opportunity of thanking, both of you, and Arthur, in Portsmouth, for your welcomes.
I've enjoyed browsing the site, and can only hope, that any contributions, that I make, will be as enjoyable.
Torquay, as Arthur knows, is on the same coast as Portsmouth, but a little further, south-west, 3-4 hours away.
I agree, it is fantastic, that the younger ones, are keeping the memory of the Duke
alive, my children, being amongst them.

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 2 2005, 02:41 AM
Guess when I post this, Hondo and Chester, will still be snoozing . . .
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You got that right! According to my computer, you posted at 2:41 AM my time :dead: .

I'm assuming you voted in the poll, but I don't think you stated your (at least approximate) age. I'm judging from your comments that you might be among the slightly older set (how old are your children, and how many of them are Duke fans?).

As for our family, though I have 6 kids ranging in age from 25 down to 6, it is only the almost 9 year old is a big fan, along with me and my wife.

Chester :newyear:

Hi again Chester,
Just posted a reply to you, about the song!
You're correct, to assume, I'm one of the older variety, but as you saw, I prefer to call us, the "more mature" I put my birthday into my profile, I'm not afraid!!!The hell I am!!
Thanks for asking,I have a boy and girl, 4 & 7.I've led a sheltered life!!

Hi ethanedwards - Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board. I like your terminology - "more mature" - I can live with that. You'll find this a friendly place to visit, so come often.
Cheers - Jay :D

Hi Jay,
Many thanks for your kind welcome. It kinda looks, that this site, is becoming the place for the "more mature" to meet up, and exchange views. Ha ha.

Well, I was 37 when I joined this site (still am) but will be 38 in about a week. 38, and i'll still be an ardent fan of The Duke. :)

Hey Ringo. I will be 39 in about 2 months!! Us youngster's have to stick together!! hehehe!! :lol: :lol:

Hi, SXViper and Ringo,

It's good to hear from you "Young uns" and it's fantastic, that The Duke is so appreciated by the younger generation.

Very best wishes,

the "More mature" ethanedwards

Well I'm 39, be 40 in September. Watching John Wayne war movies with my dad got me on the road to be a John Wayne fan but my mom really helped me become a big John Wayne fan, when I was around 10 or so when ever there was a John Wayne movie on TV she would let me break out my mess kit and eat dinner out of it and being a good mom she would usually fix chili or something like that for me to eat. It’s great to have found a place to share my love of the Duke…

Hi erthomp143 - Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board, where you can find out almost any information about our hero that you might want to know. Lots of knowledgeable and friendly members who will make you feel right at home.
Cheers - Jay :D

Thanks for the welcome... The amount of information here is almost over whelming... Man you got to love that :D

It's great to know that people of all ages love Duke.

Emmanuel.

.............................

I'll try one of those black beers....THE QUIET MAN.

Now that SXViper and myself, seem to be Stumpys sons,
we'll keep, the Duke flame burning

Originally posted by ethanedwards@May 24 2005, 07:46 PM
Now that SXViper and myself, seem to be Stumpys sons,
we'll keep, the Duke flame burning
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Gosh, Ethan, I have all the sons (two) and daughters (one) I can handle. Sorry, my friend, but three (plus seven grandkids) is enough. ;)

Stumpy I have twins age 4 that would love another grandpa!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

They especially like staying for the weekend!!!! :lol: :D :lol: :D

Tell you what SXviper, I've done some checking!
I'm old enough to be your father, but the problem is,
we don't know how old Stumpy is, so could he be
your Grandpa?? We will never know!!!

17 here

GW McLintock,

WELCOME to the John Wayne Message Board - it's always good to have new, young blood! We hope you will take the time to check out some of the other topics in the Newbie forum, and give us a chance to get to know you a little better.

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Welcome GW McLintock to the John Wayne Message Board - Hope you find it as rewarding, inspiring and addictive as I have. Lots of friendly people here, so enjoy. Looking forward to your posts.
Cheers - Jay :D

Hi,

I am new to this sight and enjoying it very much. Have been ajohn Wayne fan fo

r
almost fifty years, so you can tell that I am one of the older ones. (60-70). Hope to talk to you all later.


little orange

Welcome little orange, hope to see you back. We have a solid group of people here with various backgrounds. Hope to see you back here soon.

little orange,

We, too, would like to welcome you to the John Wayne Message Board. If you browse the threads a little, you will become acquainted with our very own Chilibill, a little past 70 himself.

We look forward to seeing you around again soon!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Welcome little orange, I'm sure you'll have some fun here,
If you wish you can join the rest of us wrinklies,
on THE REAL SENIOR MEMBERS thread,
If you register, you may be entitled,
to some of Chesters pension fund!
Ha Ha Ha

That is totally true, I would have loved to been able to spend a day with man.

Originally posted by ethanedwards@Jun 11 2005, 04:24 AM
If you register, you may be entitled,
to some of Chesters pension fund!
Ha Ha Ha
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That'll be the day!!

Chester :newyear:

hi all

chester will need all of his pension especially if he keeps eating the brocoli (or is it something they put in the water :lol: )

cheers smokey

It's the broccoli, smokey, it's the broccoli! Once I stopped eating broccoli, we haven't had any more kids. :D

The sad thing is, I love broccoli and I love kids, especially with mayonnaise (the broccoli, not the kids :lol: ).

Then I heard an official report that broccoli helps retain memory and perhaps helps to avoid Alzheimers disease (which seems to run rampant in my family). So I have this big dilemma - retaining my memory and knowing who my wife and kids are into my golden, olden years . . . or having more kids than the old woman in the shoe, but not knowing who they are :D . But wait - if I eat more broccoli, we might have more kids, but I WILL know who they are :headbonk: .

Hm-m-m-m-m, what time does the farmer's market open this morning? And where's the mayonnaise? :rolleyes:

Chester :newyear:

Yes, that would be a great moment. To sit down a share a bottle of Wild Turkey with John .
My son who is 14 is also a Duke fan and I realy feel his love for the Duke and his strong faith in God and our Country has helped him make good choices, he just completed his Eagle Scout project.
I am very proud of him, and of corse Mom and I have had some infulence.
We both attend 1800 period events whenever we can and with out being conscious of it as we buy our period clothing (River Junction Trade Co in McGregor Iowa) we look in the mirror and there is old Duke and young Hondo.

If you are ever in north eastern Iowa please check out the River Junction Trade Company on main street McGregor. It is like taking a step back in time. My son and I head up there whenever we can just to hang out. They have several cowboy events every year and yes you can wear your iron. In fact they are building a western town
and planing five to six events a year.
http://www.riverjunction.com/

Roy Rogers was my first hero then the Duke, I felt that "real cowboys" should not run around with a gutiar. However I still have a great deal of respect for "Roy".

As for me I will never put my six guns down!
Mike

[ATTACH]37]Hi all I am a big fan cause my mom and dad were they turn me on to wanye. My dad served in the Navy ww2 and he told me one time after the war they were making a jw film and that their ship was going to be in some of the shots my dad said all them navy boys got dress up in their navy blues and shined their shoes combed their hair they all thought they were going to be in a movie. he said their ship was so far back you could not see them. he laughed about this all the time. :lol:

hi olered,
Welcome to the JWMB,
You will meet many friends here,
and I hope you will enjoy being here?
That's an interesting story about your Dad.
Have you any idea, which film,was being shot?

olered,

Howdy, and a big welcome to the John Wayne Message Board!

That was a funny story you shared. I can imagine all the excitement amongst the sailors, having been one myself, thinking they were going to be in a John Wayne movie. The closest I got to stardom in the Navy was that Bob Hope's son was one of my shipmates, and took a karate class with me in Sasebo, Japan.

I'm curious about your attached picture. Is there a web site that has that? I am assuming there is. Please tell us more about it. My dad was a WWII Navy veteran, and I think would be neat to put his picture there, too. BTW, are your mom and dad still alive?

Well, we hope you decide to stay around and keep us company!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Originally posted by chester7777@Aug 13 2005, 11:17 AM
olered,

Howdy, and a big welcome to the John Wayne Message Board!

That was a funny story you shared.* I can imagine all the excitement amongst the sailors, having been one myself, thinking they were going to be in a John Wayne movie.* The closest I got to stardom in the Navy was that Bob Hope's son was one of my shipmates, and took a karate class with me in Sasebo, Japan.

I'm curious about your attached picture.* Is there a web site that has that?* I am assuming there is.* Please tell us more about it.* My dad was a WWII Navy veteran, and I think would be neat to put his picture there, too.* BTW, are your mom and dad still alive?

Well, we hope you decide to stay around and keep us company!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:
20300
web site is www.wwiimemorial.com mom and dad are with God and jw both passed in 1995 dad pass 11 days after mom broken heart.

olered,
Welcome to the site. Nice story about your father. Being a Navy man like Chester I can imagine the "buzz" running through the ship when they heard they were going to be in a Duke film. Unlike Chester though I never crossed paths with anybody famous when I was in the service.
Hope you stick around and see what the forum has to offer. See you around.

I wish I could remember the film that they were making all I seem to remember is I think it was in Hawaii. did the Duke film any War movies in Hawaii my Dad was stationed there in the 50s also my father served in the pacific during and after the war. :huh:

:) Originally posted by olered@Aug 20 2005, 10:08 PM
web site is www.wwiimemorial.com mom and dad are with God and jw both passed in 1995 dad pass 11 days after mom broken heart.
20653

I just joined, so hello to everyone. I have been a fan of the Duke's since I was a very small child. My late father was a huge fan and many afternoons we would watch his films on AMC or on videotape. He loved Chisum the best of all of Duke's films. I read your survey on favorite John Wayne movies, and I would have to agree it is very hard to pick just one. I must mention one of my personal favorites: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. I love this movie because Duke's character is conflicted and must decide to do the right thing and lose his girl, or do the wrong thing and keep her. I teach first year college students, and I used this film to create dialogue dealing with ethics. I also love Jimmy Stewart, and of course Lee Marvin is just wonderful in this film. Well that's all for now. Keep up the great discussions!!!! :) :

Hi Mclintock1962,
and WELCOME to the JWMB.
I am sure you will meet new friends,
and enjoy your stay here,

Best Wishes,
ee

Good have you Aboard McLintock stay and have some Fun!!! :jump:

Chilibill :cowboy:

Hi McLintock,
Welcome here, you will find a lot of new information. I like Chisum, but this film is not my favorite.
Regards,
Senta :)

Mclintock1962,

We'd like to also extend a big WELCOME to the John Wayne Message Board!

We're happy you've found us, and we hope you will stay around for awhile.

Where do you teach, and what class? I sure would like to have my two teens taking a class that uses a John Wayne movie to teach :D !

We look forward to "meeting" again!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Hey DukeFan 1, I am not Dead yet! :fear2: I voted and do not show up on the 71 to 80 Bunch. :uhuh:

Chilibill :cowboy:

Im sure that is because you fooled the poll by looking and acting way younger then you actually are! :P .Goodjob.

-IHW

I am so pleased that I found this forum.Finally people who have the same adoration for John Wayne as I do.I've been a fan of him since I was a small child,it was actually my dad's mom who introduced him to me and she passed away when I was only 6 yrs old.One of my only memories of her is the both of us sitting in front of the telly on a saturdayafternoon watching a western with Mr Wayne...

Moonshine_Sally, Welcome to the best Duke site on the web, atleast in my opinion. You will find a great group of people here with lots of knowledge and who enjoy talking about JW. Glad you found us. Hope to see you around.

Welcome to the forums Sally, i've already seen you haev joined into some discussion. Enjoy the forums, have fun.

-IHW

I am 32 (male). I have been on the internet since the early 90's, over 10 years. There are millions of websites around the world. But NONE has ever impressed or impacted me like this one. I cannot think of a better use for web space than a tribute to the Duke.
I always wondered about the details of John Wayne's death. Tonight I watched In Harm's Way, then The Shootist. The latter is a hard movie for me to watch. So, I got online and googled the Duke to see what comes up and ended up here. I have been here and at http://wyntoontrip.com/ reading for the last 6 (yes SIX) hours. It is after 1 am, and I need to go to bed.
I have been a John Wayne fan most of my life. Unfortunately, I don't know a single person my age that is also a hard core Duke fan. Correction, didn't until I found this place.
I never knew there was a book by his sweetheart. I never knew there is/is going to be? a John Wayne museum.

Chilibill, you made http://wyntoontrip.com/? After all these years I finally got the details of the Duke's final days I have wondered about most of my life. I cried. A great man was lost. If I am not mistaken and you did all that work, great job. I saved the information. Very impressive.
To anyone that has anything to do with these 2 sites, THANK YOU.
I will be sticking around here. I have alot of reading to do.
Question, are there any 800x600 desktop themes of the Duke? If so WHERE!?
Hope to meet you all. The Duke lives on, through his fans.

Moonshine_Sally and cidm,

We'd like to welcome you both to the John Wayne Message Board, the best of its kind this side of dot com! We can understand your feelings about the Duke, as we all have them ourselves (as you are discovering as you read the many posts here!).

cidm - Chilibill has definitely been an asset to this board and its been a real pleasure as he has shared his memories of time spent with John Wayne in years past.

We look forward to getting to know both of you better, as we read your posts!

Again . . . WELCOME!!

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Moonshine Sally and cidm -
Hi folks - Welcome to the JWMB where you'll find a lot of Duke's fans like yourselves to communicate with and share information. This is the best internet board of its kind as I am sure you're finding out. Hope to hear a lot from you both.
Cheers - Jay :D

Hi Sally and cidm,
I will echo my friend Jay,
and also say,
WELCOME to the JWMB,
Stick around and have some fun.
If you like, join the the Real Seniors thread,
and log in your birth years.
Join the the rich tapestry of life!!!

Best wishes,
ee

:o
I am surprised at the number of younger fans who were polled. But GREAT!!

'Nother surprise to me----
I am 50 & a I reckoned our age group would be the highest.

Mustang Gregg

Originally posted by Mustang Gregg@Dec 30 2005, 12:09 PM
:o
I am surprised at the number of younger fans who were polled.* But GREAT!!

'Nother surprise to me----
I am 50 & a I reckoned our age group would be the highest.

Mustang Gregg
24619


Hi,
Great to hear from you.
Yes, it just shows how popular the Duke is
in all age groups!!
Over on the Real Senior thread,
there is a list, of regular members, years of birth,
take a look, it's interesting reading.
Why don't you put post your Y.O.B.
while you're there, and join the gang!!

Mustang Gregg,

I see you have been a member of the message board for quite awhile, but have just made your very first post! We're glad to see you finally get your feet wet and join us!

Consider this your first official on-board welcome to the John Wayne Message Board, without a doubt the best of its kind on the 'Net!

We hope you'll become a regular around this here corral :D !

Chester :newyear: (58) and the Mrs. :angel1: (49)

Welcome Mustang Gregg on making your first post here. Now that you've taking that first step, we hope there will be many more to come. Visit and participate often.
Cheers - Jay :D

Hi Mustang Gregg,
Welcome to the Board! It is the best place in the net.
Regards,
Senta

Originally posted by Mustang Gregg@Dec 30 2005, 07:09 AM
:o
I am surprised at the number of younger fans who were polled.* But GREAT!!

'Nother surprise to me----
I am 50 & a I reckoned our age group would be the highest.

Mustang Gregg
24619


lol, I hear ya. I was thinking the same thing too.

But it's great that so many young'uns ;) know and enjoy JW.

We need to do a poll on women Vs men fans and see how many each side gets.

Vicki :)

hi

if you think about it this poll is now defunk as some of us polled when we were one age but we have grown older but the poll has stayed the same maybe we should hav a new one or have it move us as we move from age bracket to another.

but then again maybe i should stay stum and live at the age i polled at for some more time lol

hooroo smokey

Wow, it seems like I'm the youngest registered here, I'm 14, I've been watching Duke movies since I was about 2, with my Grandfather. Us living and breathing Western life the Westerns are very popular here. And as The Duke said- "Westerns are closer to art than anything else in the motion picture business"



That is so very very true

BeK, It sounds like at 14 you have it all together, I think I am old enough to be Your Great Grandfather! :fear2: Get in here with these Great Guys and Gals and have some Fun Talking About The Duke!!! :jump:

Chilibill :cowboy:

I am having a great time talking to everybody here, it's great to talk to people who love The Duke because people my own age don't understand :P !

Hi Bek,
You certainly are the youngest, that has posted their birthday.
If you look on the the Real Seniors thread, on the first page,
there is a roll call, of all the birth years, and I've now included yours,

Best Wishes

Ok, thanks for letting me know ethanedwards.

:o WOW, I am surprised to see that the largest demografic from the poll is the 30-40 year old range. While i am at the very far upper end of that group for another 7 weeks or less, i never saw a Duke movie on the big screen. My log in name explains part of why i always have and always will be a Duke fanatic not just a fan. You see my greandfather looked just like DUKE, he was about 6'3" and bought me my first horse for my 3rd birthday. For the 1st month he would ride with me, the next month he would lead me with a rope following his horse. The first Saturday of December 1969 we went out for our Saturday ride. I can remember it like it was yesterday. We always started just after dawn and it was very cold. he would saddle my horse for me until i got big enough to do it myself about age 7 or 8 i guess. Well he helped me up onto my horse, a pinto just like Little Joe's from Bonanza " as i had begged for. I got all situated with the riens in my gloves and fett settled in the sturrips, it was the i noticed he had not attached the lead rope to his horse from PINTO'S HALTER. I asked him where it was and he simply replied "You don't need it anymore" The rest is now history. I rode with him for the next 20 years. We would go to Kings Moutain National park and ride the marked and unmarked trail every spring and fall with a riding club from my home town. He had worked there during the depression era in the CCC'S as part of FDR'S alphabet soup projects. My 2pa had his 1st major heart attack and was in ICU after being shocked 7 times to revive him at the same time THE DUKE was in his last days. In fact THE DUKE went clear while he was still in the hospital. I was 12 1/2 and it hit me like a ton of bricks. As my list of people or hero's in order of importance were and still are Jesus first and foremost, then 2pa then, THE DUKE, Dale Sr. i could go on but that is enough for you to get the picture. Fortunately 2pa held on and lived until 91. I haven't ridden a horse or been hunting since, i have tried but jsut don't have the heart.

:o WOW, I am surprised to see that the largest demografic from the poll is the 30-40 year old range. While i am at the very far upper end of that group for another 7 weeks or less, i never saw a Duke movie on the big screen.

I'm twenty five right now and think very highly of the Duke. He died a year before I was born and I think that really sucks, but like it has been said, he really had a long full life. One of my other favourite people in the world is another aging cowboy (now deceased unfortunately) Johnny Cash. I see parallels betwen the two (besides their first names0

I am not sure about the fact that older people do not use the internet, My mother used the internet regularly for the last 8-10 years of her life. She died last year at the age of 65 years old. Most of her friends, her age, all use the internet quite a bit.
Anyway, I got off on a tangent. I have been a Duke fan since I was, well I can not remember not seeing his movies. I have become progressively more and more a Duke fan as I have aged. I am now 35 years old and I am an avid fan. My daughter who is 4 years old can not tell you the name of any other actor in the world, but she can and will give you the name of John Wayne, she can point him out whether it is in Angel and the Badman, The Quiet man, Donovan's Reef, Hatari, The Searchers, The Cowboys, El Dorado, and her all time favorite.. Big Jake.. well McClintock is right up there.. the three that she loves the most.. Big Jake, McClintock and Hatari.. she will watch them over and over. We are on our 2nd copy of both hatari and big jake because she has watched them so very many times. My daughter is 4 years old.. and I really did not influence this, she has a tv in her room with only certain channels set to be on.. discovery, animal planet, lpb, amc, tmc, western channel, and assorted kids channels.. and she tends to watch and has been drawn to John Wayne over and over again. Since she was just a baby. She was hurt seriously a year or so ago and when she was kicked in the face by a horse.. as we have horses, and she did not cry, she told the paramedic that Jake McCandles would not have wanted little jake to cry, so she was not going to cry.. mind you, she had a shattered nose, severely broken right eye orbit.. she never cried, when they asked her at the hospital, same response. When she had the 2nd surgery just a few months ago, she watched 3 movies over and over again before and after surgery.. at the hospital etc.. big jake, hatari and eight below..

I think there are many qualities that make John Wayne movies appealing and make him appealing. His movies are larger than life, flawed characters that are not necessarily perfect by any means that overcome and show that inner strength. His personal life was not what stars of today are.. he had a strong family life. He stood for something. He tried did not tru to be thousands of things, but instead tried to stand for certain things and did a brilliant job of it.

Nicole

Hi Ravenslight(Nicole), great sorry and nice to hear we have some young kids appreciating Duke's films and what he stood for. Welcome to the board and look forward to talking to you in the future.

BIG fan of the Duke!!! I'm in my early 20's and The Duke will always be #1 with me. In a time when we really need em'...they don't make em' like The Duke anymore! God Bless John Wayne!

I am new to this wonderful site of memories for John Wayne!

I always watched John Wayne during my early years - my friends were into the David Cassidy and Donny Osmond - but, I would watch the DUKE!

He was cool and an All American before it was fashionable.

I always admired his strong stance on patriotism and loyality. He is a true hero to me. I miss his strength and his smile. I think of his courage he showed during his later years when he was very sick, but he kept on plugging and smiling. I am so amazed that right after his lung was removed he went back to acting a few months later! I pray I can only be as strong when I have my surgery in three weeks. I do think in my mind (as the doctor is pushing those needles in me and the recovery afterwards) of John Wayne and his famous quote that I've seen on this site: "COURAGE is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway!" and I believe that to be my strength when I "hear" his voice saying that in my ear and mind.

John Wayne was true to himself and true to others. I feel his movies showed him as himself. I can not describe this to others who do not understand what he stood for and how important he was to America. I wish he was here now. I bet there'd be no "terror" in the world if Duke was still in the saddle! :D


God Bless John Wayne!

Welcome TeeCee to a great board of folks who are fans of one of the greatest actors America ever produced!

The Duke is certainly a good model to have in mind as you face your surgery.

Keep us posted on how things go and know our prayers and well wishes are with you.

God Bless,
Tbone

Welcome txlady0316 and John Wayne saddleup to the JWMB. This is a fun place to be and where you can find all sorts of info on our all time favorite actor, John Wayne.
Cheers - Jay :D

Welcome txlady0316 and John Wayne saddleup.

Glad you found us. See you around.

Hi txlady0316 and John Wayne saddleup

and
WELCOME

to the JWMB

Hello All,
I first saw a JW film with m father when he came back from Burma after WW2. He came back in 1947 and I can remember him taking me to a local cinema to see "Stagecoach". He was a great fan of JW and his enthusiasm rubbed off on me and now it has continued with my daughter. I am currently 66 years old and my daughter is 41. My grandson also enjoys JW films and his favourite is "Angel and the Badman". He is 9 years old, so as you can see our family covers a broad spectrum. I enjoyed reading the comments. Hope to write again soon.
Regards
Redcap

dc65, Ravenslight, txlady0316, John_Wayne_saddleup!, and Redcap,

Welcome to you ALL!! As you can see, John Wayne's appeal continues to cover a wide range of folks! We're glad you joined us!

John_Wayne_saddleup!, please keep us updated on your surgery, and we wish you the best.

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

I'm 39.
The Duke reminds me of my grandfather....same size, same attitude, same love of country.

:D WOW! Thank you all so very much for that warm welcome!!!
Hello to TBone, Jay J. Foraker, SXViper, ethanedwards, chester7777, and Redcap, cchoate and txlady0316 !!!!!

I am truly proud to be a fan of John Wayne and I can tell by these wonderful posts I have found special fans, too!!

I will update and let you know how my surgery goes.....thank you for the blessings.

JW will definately be within my mind throughout.

He is so unique and I wonder how big of a smile he would have on his face to know we all still have him so close to our hearts.

Ta! for now..

I am 29 and have loved JW for as long as I can remember.

Welcome okiedokie!

It's good to have another member from the Sooner State in our midst!

Enjoy the ride, these are good folks.

Hi okiedokie - welcome to the JWMB. Hope you visit with us often.
Cheers - Jay :D

Originally posted by Tbone@Sep 26 2006, 08:35 AM
Welcome okiedokie!

It's good to have another member from the Sooner State in our midst!

I was born and currently live in enemy territory (Tejas) but spent the best years of my life in southern Oklahoma (Carter County). And I'm probably the most rabid Sooner fan you'll ever encounter. In fact, my email moniker begins with Sooner.

Hi okiedokie, welcome to this site. Glad you found us.

I just turned 39 the 6th of September, but I have been a JW fan since I was about 7. Check this out, My oldest son Zach, who's 8, is also a huge fan as well, but what is really cool is that he shares the same birthdate as the Duke , May 26th. He is always quick to add that his b-day is the same as John Wayne's when ever he is asked what his b-day is. :D

I'm 21 years old and have loved the duke since I can remember because he denoted what a true man should be. strong Gentle loyal and loving. My favorite movies of his are Stage coach angel and the bad man and to the eagles

Hi nancysredrose5285,

and a big

WELCOME to a great site

I am sure you will meet many good friends and knowledgeable folk here.

By the way, just click on the links below for all the
information, regarding the films you mentioned,

Stagecoach (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2643)

Angel and the Badman (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2888)

Can you say which one is 'Eagles'?

Best Wishes

A big welcome to you, nancysredrose5285. You'll find lots of friendly folks here who are knowledgeable as well about John Wayne and a bunch of other things. I look forward to you joining in with us.
Cheers - Jay :D

I for one love the results of this poll. It shows that people are finally looking for something solid and true. Holy cow, in this day and age how nice it would be if more people emulated Duke Wayne over the Brittany Spears of the worlds. Not to mention our politicians. Our youth aren't that bad, they're just starving for leadership. Great poll.

Hi Nancy

Welcome to the forum


Nice to see there is a good spread in the age groups of John Wayne fans

Mike

Hi nancysredrose5285,

Yes, a big welcome to this message board, ALSO,
hope you will keep on coming back ! ! !

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

I am 66 years old and I remember frist seeing JW in the searchers,then I knew that I was watching a great actor.I have not changed my mind after all these years.I have seen all of his westerns and most of his other movies.the only other actor that even comes close to JW is Ben Johnson.thanks for this board.

popper,

Welcome to the John Wayne Message Board, the very best of its kind on the 'net! We sure are glad to have you join us. Where do you call home?

Chester :newyear: and the Mrs. :angel1:

Hi popper

Welcome to the forum and hope you feel at home.

Hope to see you about


Best


Mike

Hi Popper. Come on in and get to know the fine group of people here. I am sure you will fit in!!!

Great to have you aboard, Popper! WELCOME to the best spot on the internet.
Cheers - Jay:beer:

Im almost 33(in about 2 weeks) and i love to watch a good jw film no matter weather it's a western film or a war film of just whatever. It started for me after i got married and had kids. I don't really know the reason why i enjoy his films so much, I think for me it's because he just seems to be all american, and as a member of the military i have to respect that alot.
Have a good night everyone.

Let me give you a warm welcome, taw jackson. I must have missed your initial outing on the board, so even though I may be late in saying "hi," it is still most sincere. JW seems to appeal to all ages and this board reflects that.
Cheers - Jay:beer:

Anyway that we can "reset" this poll? I think there might have ben a few changes and it might have a different look to it.

Big 40 this year! Still feel like I'm 16.

no reason to reset the poll, but just every ten years like the census.

I've already voted on this poll once. Now what am I to do when I hit the next decade?

One of us will have to create a new poll then:wink_smile:

Im only 21!! and I realised how much of a fan I was only a couple of years ago when I was meant to be studying for my exams! lol!! It was my birthday yday and i received a really cool special edition box set with ' Hondo,' 'The High and Mighty.' Mclintock,' and ' Island in the sky.' Ive watched them all already !! there fantastic, you've got all the essence of the John Wayne days coupled with extra commentaries from the cast!

Yeehaa!

by the way - there from PAramount if anyway wants the box set, i got mine form HMV but i'd say they'll be available in most big stores!

'Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.'

Warm Welcome Yeehaa! to the forum.

There are some good buys on John Wayne at the moment check out play.com
as they are sometime cheaper than HMV than Virgin

Best

Mike

A big WELCOME to the JWMB, Yeehaa! You'll find this to be a friendly place to visit and hope you come often.
Cheers - Jay:beer:

Welcome Yeehaa! and just jump right in.

With TCM, AMC, and the Encore Western Channel showing great films, particularly westerns, I prefer those over the current line-up of cheaply produced TV programs.

I made the big 40 back on May 1st. I bought a cigar and enjoyed it in honor of Duke smoking his in The Searchers (the greatest western of ALL TIME)..

Welcome to the website Yeehaa! You have found the best place on the net to talk about Duke. Enjoy your stay here!!

Im only 21!! and I realised how much of a fan I was only a couple of years ago when I was meant to be studying for my exams! lol!! It was my birthday yday and i received a really cool special edition box set with ' Hondo,' 'The High and Mighty.' Mclintock,' and ' Island in the sky.' Ive watched them all already !! there fantastic, you've got all the essence of the John Wayne days coupled with extra commentaries from the cast!

Yeehaa!

by the way - there from PAramount if anyway wants the box set, i got mine form HMV but i'd say they'll be available in most big stores!

'Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.'

Yeehaa!

A big welcome to you! Always glad to have new members, and especially happy when you younger folks join in. It means Duke's legacy will continue on for a good long time.

Chester :newyear:

Is my grand daughter at 11 months the youngest JW fan to vote on this poll? (actually I did the voting for her)

She recognises JW and loves the music from the soundtracks. Long may it continue:teeth_smile:

Elly

Hi Elly, Let me welcome you to the site. It's a bit late but wanted to welcome you aboard!

Cheers.

Glad to take part in your poll. Interesting results with the under 30's. Talk again Mister.:thumbs_up:

I've been a DUKE fan as long as I can remember the ALAMO being my favorite
film. I am writing this with the ALAMO on the DVD now.

43 members registering in the two categories 30 & under, good too see that.

I have follow John wayne ever since i knew what i was watching on tv he is the greatest action actor of all time. i never get sick of watching his movie.

Hi azmet,

I've also posted this message, in the appropriate thread.

WELCOME to The Original JWMB.
Please take a look around,
we're a friendly bunch of folks,
and there is a wealth of information to see,
regarding the great man.


You may find this link useful:-


Link to Duke's Movies and Co-Stars
(http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2375)

Hi everyone,
very interested in this age of duke fans poll.there is a lot of fans in my own age range of 30 to 40 which was a bit of a surprise as i thought most fans would be slightly older.
great to see more fans of my age and younger.just goes to show duke has fans all across the ages which is great and he will continue to attract new fans due to his movies and his standing as a great man.

:thumbs_up:

azmet, WELCOME to the Original John Wayne Message Board! We look forward to seeing you around!

luckynedpepper, I can't tell you how encouraging it is to us "older" folks that there are younger folks around who love and admire John Wayne - that means the memory of John Wayne will endure a good long time!!

Chester :newyear:

Hi all thank you for the warm greeting and makeing me feel welcome

azmet, WELCOME to the Original John Wayne Message Board! We look forward to seeing you around!

luckynedpepper, I can't tell you how encouraging it is to us "older" folks that there are younger folks around who love and admire John Wayne - that means the memory of John Wayne will endure a good long time!!

Chester :newyear:
Chester, i hope i didn't offend you when i mentioned the "older" folks as this was just a figure of speech and no harm was meant to anyone.Hey what does it matter how old or young anyone is,we are all fans of Duke.
Apologies again luckynedpepper

Ive been a fan since i was 5 or 6, but now my kids have no interest at all

Chester, i hope i didn't offend you when i mentioned the "older" folks as this was just a figure of speech and no harm was meant to anyone.
I feel confident when I say that probably no offense was taken by anyone here. Certainly you didn't offend me. Personally, I take pride in being older - it has its perks! :biggrin:

Chester :newyear:

Chester, i hope i didn't offend you when i mentioned the "older" folks as this was just a figure of speech and no harm was meant to anyone.Hey what does it matter how old or young anyone is,we are all fans of Duke.
Apologies again luckynedpepper
No offense taken from this quarter either, luckyned. As Chester says, being older has its advantages (if you can ignore the aches and pains). We all have the common focus of John Wayne to tie us together.
Cheers - Jay:beer:

thanks for that Jay and Chester. that has put my mind at rest.

cheers luckynedpepper:thumbs_up:

Great idea!

I am 26, John Wayne was a childhood idle of my parents generation. They watched them so, so did we. I believe that this is why those of us born after his death still came to admire him. I had been watching him for several years as a very young kid before I even knew that he was no longer alive. I remember driving my dad nuts when we rented videos on very rare occasions, I had to have a John Wayne movie. I grew up watching the Lone Ranger to though I admit now the Lone Ranger is alittle much for me. I would still rather watch a old movie (40's-70's) than a new one.

I fall in the 41-50 age range. I remember as a child going to see True Grit and a number of other uke films at the theater!

I think what Suprised me most about this Poll is the Young age of most of the People on this Web-Site !
:wink:
Some of the People were not even Here when Duke was Making all these Great Films that He Did !!
:omg:
And us older People that were here when Duke was Making these Films are So Very Few !!!
:no:
Chilibill
:cowboy:

I think it is great to get younger people involved. I am 53, I was exposed to JW at the end of his career. If you go back to Stagecoach and watch his movies until his last The Shootist, you will discover for yourself why JW became a legend, and hero.:teeth_smile:

I think that it is Great there are so many Young People that Like The Duke, after over 30 Years after His Passing !!!
Chilibill
:cowboy:

The appeal of doing right,respect, and integrity which Duke lived out never grows old as we see in the various ages represented in the poll.
Kinda bummed seeing all the inactive members reading through the posts.:sad_smile:

I'm am 22 and have been i nawe of this icon since I was a kid. I didn't start exploring his work until a few years back and am proud to be one of his biggest fans.

I'm am 22 and have been i nawe of this icon since I was a kid. I didn't start exploring his work until a few years back and am proud to be one of his biggest fans.

You have excellent tastes. :wink:

Thank you!!!

I have been a classics fan since I was a teenager. I have been in awe of not only the Duke but all the legends since I was a kid. They are mythical to me. Still are. But now they are also like old friends.

Personally I prefer old movies most of them have class which is something missing from a lot of stuff today.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!


That's exactly why I love classic films. Classy, fun entertainment and with superior talent.

I Agree With You Young Bucks, Give Me A Oldie But Goodie Movie Anytime Over This Crap That They Show Now Days !!!
:teeth_smile:
Chilibill
:cowboy:

i find it quite amazing that my age group in the poll has the most votes/people.
i would have thought people in their 50's and 60's would far outweigh any other age group.
not that it matters cos we are all fans of big JW

Hey, we are thrilled to see big numbers in the lower age brackets - it means Duke's legacy is going to continue for a good long time.

As to why there are not as many in the older brackets . . . there are many older folks who don't have computers or not as computer literate as younger folks. We are blessed to have some very computer-savvy senior citizens here!!

Chester :newyear:

we dont seem to have many members in the 91 or above age group!!
i wonder why :wink_smile:

I have just found this forum, and I am amazed to find myself in the second smallest age group. I have just turned 61. Even though this poll started many years ago it certainly does show that JW is still appealing to many people. Long may it continue.

Bob

Bob, I think that when I first entered my age in the poll, I may have been in the previous age group, but I just turned 61 in December myself.

I'm real happy to see all the 'youngsters' though - it means Duke's memory should live on for a good long time!

Ned, I think most who are 90+ years old are probably not using a computer . . . :wink_smile:. I know that one of our members, Harold, is over 80. He hasn't been around for awhile, though . . . .

Chester :newyear:

I am not 80 Yet , But Pretty Damn Close and Still Kicking, and One Finger Punching this Computer Key Board that I did Not Know anything About Untill About 7 Years ago !!!
:stunned:
Yahoo
(bud)
Chilibill
:cowboy:

I am up to 2 fingers on the keyboard, but they do just fine. You keep going BILL.
Andy:wink_smile:

Bob, I think that when I first entered my age in the poll, I may have been in the previous age group, but I just turned 61 in December myself.

I'm real happy to see all the 'youngsters' though - it means Duke's memory should live on for a good long time!

Ned, I think most who are 90+ years old are probably not using a computer . . . :wink_smile:. I know that one of our members, Harold, is over 80. He hasn't been around for awhile, though . . . .

Chester :newyear:

my grandma is 89 years old and she likes John Wayne but after spending 60 years with my grandad watching Duke films she's bound to like him :wink_smile:

Geez... I have moved up an age group since I did this poll. Time's fun when you're having flies.

Newbie on here but old enough to have seen most of Johns movies when they first came out. Born in 1940 if that tells you anything. John stood tall for what he believed in and let you know up front where he stood. Did not start a fight but didn't back down either. Man's man and treated the ladies even the saloon girls like ladies. Didn't have to use cuss words to get his point across either. Clean, direct and loyal to his friends, we can all learn from that in this day and age.

I grew up on a ranch so don't think I am exactly a tenderfoot, did my share of roping and branding as a teenager, had my own horse, the whole bit.....miss those days a lot.

Newbie on here but old enough to have seen most of Johns movies when they first came out. Born in 1940 if that tells you anything. John stood tall for what he believed in and let you know up front where he stood. Did not start a fight but didn't back down either. Man's man and treated the ladies even the saloon girls like ladies. Didn't have to use cuss words to get his point across either. Clean, direct and loyal to his friends, we can all learn from that in this day and age.
Hi thedon1940,
I have made you a formal
Welcome here. (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?p=103954#post103954)
Thanks for your insightful first posts,
and yes they just about sum up the great man.

I have also included you in our
Rich Tapestry (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2430)

A lady never tells.