Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
That hair! Like Conway Twitty with the Helmet Hair!
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California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Yep, don't recognized any of the movies, neither.
Bret mentioned manners. I was in a store the other day and someone sneezed. As my parents trained me, I said, "Bless you." Not a word was said by the unknown and unseen sneezer. Was entering the local NAPA store and held the door open for a guy who was leaving. He passed through the doorway and passed in front of me, but didn't utter a word of thanks. I still give him the benefit of the doubt, though, as I'd left my top hat, sash, tails and gloves in the truck.
Some say there is a parallel but opposite universe. If that's so I want to live there, because this one is screwed up.
Bret mentioned manners. I was in a store the other day and someone sneezed. As my parents trained me, I said, "Bless you." Not a word was said by the unknown and unseen sneezer. Was entering the local NAPA store and held the door open for a guy who was leaving. He passed through the doorway and passed in front of me, but didn't utter a word of thanks. I still give him the benefit of the doubt, though, as I'd left my top hat, sash, tails and gloves in the truck.
Some say there is a parallel but opposite universe. If that's so I want to live there, because this one is screwed up.
RBHarter
West Central AR
A lot of the stars circa 1939-73' were Vets . Some rather unlikely characters , based on their characters anyway . Capt Kangaroo comes to mind right away , Lee Marvin probably just acted naturally...... 
Of course Elvis went and by some accounts nearly had to force his way in . Paul Harvey related that Elvis nearly froze to death on a patrol in Germany well out of harms way when he could just be another GI . James Arness was wounded and decorated several times . The wound in his hip made things like swinging his leg over a horse pretty painful . His brother Peter Graves also served but a rather boring hitch in comparison .
9/11 ...... I got nothing past what has been mentioned .
The 1920s had the "pansy craze" from Hollywood and NYC , everyone was gay or coming out .
We're all out of JFKs I'm afraid .
Of course Elvis went and by some accounts nearly had to force his way in . Paul Harvey related that Elvis nearly froze to death on a patrol in Germany well out of harms way when he could just be another GI . James Arness was wounded and decorated several times . The wound in his hip made things like swinging his leg over a horse pretty painful . His brother Peter Graves also served but a rather boring hitch in comparison . 9/11 ...... I got nothing past what has been mentioned .
The 1920s had the "pansy craze" from Hollywood and NYC , everyone was gay or coming out .
We're all out of JFKs I'm afraid .
Mitty38
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Loretta Lynne was my mother's and my mother's sisters, favorite female artist. Chrystal Gail her favorite Gospel Singer.
Guess from her upbringing she related to those two sisters.
Loretta was a beacon of integrity. Stayed married to Oliver Lynne till his death. They were a team.
Oliver was a great promoter, and an upstanding fellow. Accept when he was drinking.Then they would literally get in fist fights. He would get drunk and hit her and she would give it right back.
But as they got older that subsided.
She stayed with him thru the good times and bad. Eventually he straightened up.
Guess from her upbringing she related to those two sisters.
Loretta was a beacon of integrity. Stayed married to Oliver Lynne till his death. They were a team.
Oliver was a great promoter, and an upstanding fellow. Accept when he was drinking.Then they would literally get in fist fights. He would get drunk and hit her and she would give it right back.
But as they got older that subsided.
She stayed with him thru the good times and bad. Eventually he straightened up.
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smokeywolf
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One of the things that stands out in the south is, many still practice manners and courtesy. When we rented the RV and traveled out here two years before we made the move, as soon as we made it to Texas, I observed, as did my wife and sons, people were noticeably more considerate and helpful. Not that there aren't still folks in CA and other parts of the country who still practice old world manners, but in the south it is still widely practiced; embedded in the culture.
I don't think I've had a single person fail to thank me for holding a door for them. Not a day goes by that one or two or more of my neighbors (whom I've not yet met) from up the road don't wave at me while I'm out near our gate or driving past them on the road. Almost everybody waves and smiles.
Rick H
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L. Ross I'm not much for movies but if you get a chance the movie "Fargo" (1992) is worth the effort. I have never seen an old lawdog, (or dogette) that didn't get a smile on their face watching that movie. Certain scenes are iconic and became part of the lexicon of my old shop.
Buscemi played a particularly inept villain who you actually felt a bit sorry for.....and the rural female police chief is just a classic.
It is not your run of the mill Hollywood murder mystery.
Dusty Bannister
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When I was living in TX in the late 80's the words on the road side signs said "DRIVE FRIENDLY"
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
Boy, I'm with ya! Where I grew up it was REQUIRED that you hold the door, etc or there was a pretty good chance some fierce lady nearby would slap you up side the head for not doing so and THEN call your folks and GRANDPARENTS and let them know of your shameful behavior! I moved 60 some miles north into the heart of a logging town and no one held the door for anyone unless it was a nun or priest. Different strokes I guess.
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
I've never been able to get figure the straight scoop in him. Most accounts say his handlers/agents/whatever they are kept him out, at least at first. Then later it was because of an injury and later yet because of his age and family. I dunno. It's reported John Ford (miserable prick of a human being, but the man could direct a western!) treated Wayne like dog crap compared to Robert Montgomery because Montgomery actually served. Maybe stuff like that did happen, Gene Autry went and he was huge at the time. Clark Gable went and he was lots older than Wayne. There are a couple accounts that say he wasn't in any hurry to join up. Who knows? I wasn't there, that's for sure. But the list of those that did serve, even in limited roles, is long and covers a whole mess of well known people. Different times, eh?
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
I'm the odd man out then. I thought it was a dog.
JonB
Halcyon member
It's a Coen Brothers movie, most of their movies I like.
I wasn't a fan of Fargo, most likely because of their 'over the top' stereotyping of being a Minnesotan. There were also some major flaws in regards to Snow and our weather, but I suppose it was tough or too expensive to create the reality, or they just didn't have anyone on staff that knew what was real.
JonB
Halcyon member
Fargo is a "Indie" type of movie. If you want to see a good Indie type movie of a Minnesota crime drama, then look for "A Simple Plan." It was also filmed in Minnesota. Well written, most of the characters are much like Minnesotans I know personally...whereas Fargo's characters were such caricatures...none of them were like any Minnesotan I know.
richhodg66
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I've seen it several times, but Fargo always seemed weird to me.
Best thing I remember Steve Buscemi in was The Big Lebowski. Second funniest movie ever made and a close second at that.
Best thing I remember Steve Buscemi in was The Big Lebowski. Second funniest movie ever made and a close second at that.
richhodg66
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The Magnificent Seven. How did they fit that much cool into one picture?
L Ross
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I really like John Sanford novels, many, most in fact are set in Minnesota. "Hidden Prey" seemed so familiar and I even recognize the names of families I know up on "The Range". The whole Prey series is well worth reading.
