How Do You Became A John Wayne Fan?

[ethanedwards]

Jay,
That's a wonderful bio!,
in fact after, i'd been a member, for only a cuople of weeks,
I added more personal things to my profile,
I think we've mentioned before, that not everyone
wants to add details, but, it would be really much better,
if we even knew where folks lived!
Jay, you may well be the only Texan, I get to know,
but if they're all like you, Texas, must be a great place!!
Thanks,
ethanedwards

[Emmanuel]

Hi Guys

As you say, not everyone wants goes out of their way to give info about themselves.


As for when I became a Duke fan, It was in the early 60's. They were going to show "THE QUIET MAN" for the first time on TV. The build up to it seemed to last for weeks. every night they would show a little bit of the trailer, So when it came on, on that sunday night, I sat with all my family round our little black and white box, and from that moment on I was a John Wayne Fan.

Emmanuel.

[kilo 6]

Originally posted by chester7777@Jun 27 2003, 11:07 AM
It is fun to find out how different people come to love the Duke.

As for me, I've always been an unofficial fan, but in the last 4 years I have been increasingly renting, watching, and finally acquiring my own collection of John Wayne movies.* I now consider myself an Official Fan.* It has become an obvious addiction in my life.* I'm not sure if there is a cure . . . .**

You see, our family doesn't subscribe to cable, and where we live, if you don't have cable, all you get is snow on the screen.* Our alternative entertainment has been to rent movies, and we have really enjoyed the older movies, as most of them are suitable for all ages (at least the ones we choose).* As we started renting JW movies, we realized how much we really enjoyed them, and of course their star, the Duke.* When we saw them on sale at K-Mart or similar places, we scooped them up, and that's how our collection began.* Our youngest son, now 7, has been an avid JW fan at least since he was three years old, when he announced, "I a cowboy!* I John Wayne!"* He remembers more details from the movies than my wife and I put together - it's amazing!* Our movie collection is up to 71 titles, not including 5 documentaries.* Most are on video, and I am starting to build up titles in DVD now.* "The Sands of Iwo Jima" movie poster hangs on the wall, about two feet away from a life sized cardboard cut out of the Duke.* As many of you know, we just went down to Tombstone, Arizona, to celebrate John Wayne's 96th birthday with other members of Duke's Hollywood Cowboys.* I've got the leather vest, now if I could only find the right hat . . . .* It's a slippery slope, and I'm slidin' fast!* :D

Chester

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Chester I'm not sure if I'm doing this right but I would sure like to hear more about the group " Dukes Hollywood Cowboys" .

so long kilo 6

[chester7777]

kilo 6,

Unfortunately, Duke's Hollywood Cowboys was disbanded about a year ago. I think some of the former members are involved in re-enactment events and such.

Chester

[Michaelaucutt]

I feel very sorry for the new generation of children growing up. As early as I can remember I had my cap guns and ten gallon hat hanging by my bed, and at 49 I still do!
Now children are discouraged to play cowboys, or cops and military men. What a shame.
Clearly it would be far better to have kids running around playing cowboys than sitting in their rooms on the computer.

Wall-Mart takes a lot of heat these days but it is the only place you can go in and outfit your little cowboy or cowgirl.

I have always loved the Duke, Roy the long Ranger and Chuck. I remember the first time I saw the Alamo my Mom bought me a four foot Paris wooden musket, I still have it. Wow I loved than gun. I lost count of how many times I won the Alamo! My Dad made me a leather pouch and I cut roll caps so I could have quick single shots....I can still smell the powder from those old caps.

Mike

[ethanedwards]

Hi Michaelaucutt,
WELCOME to the JWMB
I'm sure you will meet many friends here,
Have a good time!

Best Wishes,
ee

[Jay J. Foraker]

Welcome Michaelaucutt to the JWMB where you'll find a lot of friendly people around to discuss our favorite actor, John Wayne and almost any other subject you can think of. Visit us often - glad you're here!
Cheers - Jay :D

[chester7777]

Michaelaucutt,

We, too, would like to welcome you to the John Wayne Message Board, the best of its kind on the 'Net!

I've had to resort to ebay for a fair amount of outfitting for my little cowboy (not so little anymore - he's nine years old now, and growing like a weed!). Sometimes, at events like a Civil War reenactment or Mountain Man Rendesvouz, some really neat guns for kids are available (or course, at a price :( that would strain one's budget a little, to say the least). But we've spent many a dollar to generate enthusiasm for the Western legacy amongst our kids and grandkids (only one has really taken to it, although there is no lack of enthusiasm for guns in general, especially amongst the boys).

Anyway, we sure hope you will become a regular around here! :D

Chester and the Mrs.

[smokey]

hi micaelaucutt

welcome here we are warm and friendly. i have to say we are not so bad down under we can still buy toy guns in quite a few shops and some of them sell the sets which have gun, holster, belt s badge so i have bought my lad a set ( he just broke his gun a few weeks ago so i replaced it) he has had quite a few hours of fun with them. to be trueful i think this is a good way for children to learn about guns safely as they cant shoot someone by mistake.

once again welcome see you come back soon

hooroo smokey

[Senta]

Hi,
I became JW fun only that year, and it begins with the collection of four John Ford movies with him - Stagecoach, The Searchers, Fort Apache and The Horse Solgies. After that I began to look for JW movies wether I can find them. I have now all that were here - it wasn't too much.
Senta

[etsija]

By his western movies, the classic Ford and Hawks ones shown in TV in the late 1970´s. He was my first love at the age of 12, and in the same time I strongly identified myself with his roles. Before you ask, yes I´m female, but I´ve never identified with princesses.
I´ve never stopped liking him, but I only started to collect dvd´s and to watch his movies otherwise than by chance every now and then, less than a year ago. And now I own about 70 and the amount is increasing.

[chester7777]

Originally posted by etsija@Feb 25 2006, 03:56 AM
I´ve never stopped liking him, but I only started to collect dvd´s and to watch his movies otherwise than by chance every now and then, less than a year ago. And now I own about 70 and the amount is increasing.

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It's addicting, isn't it :D ?

Glad to have you join us, etsija!

Chester and the Mrs.

[Dukette]

I grew up watching JW movies with my grandfather, who loved any western and my father, who has JW's look alike face! He has the same nose and eyes. I have admired JW and loved every single movie I have seen him in. My DVD collection is not very big but it is growing. I am 38 yrs old now and my 11 yr old son is a JW fan also. Our favorite movies to watch together is Hatari and McLintock. He loves the scene of the huge mudfight. He has seen every war movie JW has made. When my son isn't watching a Star Wars movie, he has on John Wayne. He knows that gets mom and dad to sit on the couch with him for a show.

[chester7777]

Dukette,

It's great to see you back after a long absence! We hope you'll become a regular:D!

Chester and the Mrs.

[ethanedwards]

Dukette,

It's great to see you back after a long absence! We hope you'll become a regular:D!

Chester and the Mrs.

I agree, How are you?