Monthly Archives: September 2017

Packing

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Caryn

Most gun lovers have seen just about every gun out there, and I’m pretty sure that the gun lovers I know will most likely know about the Punt Gun. The punt gun gave a whole new meaning to the term … Continue reading →

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Gold At Victorio Peak

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Caryn

Everyone, at one time or another in their lives has thought about what it might be like to find a hidden treasure. There are many ways that could happen, from a hidden gold mine, to an auction, to the attic, … Continue reading →

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The Flying Wing And The Peacemaker

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Caryn

Airplanes are able to do so much more and travel so much further these days than they were in World War II. Back then, planes had to be based in nations closer to the fighting, because bomb runs could not … Continue reading →

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Now…That’s A Traffic Jam

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Caryn

In Wyoming, where I live, traffic jams are pretty rare, but if you drive in the bigger cities, you can often find yourself stuck in heavy traffic, causing delays in reaching your destination. That can be quite annoying, but I … Continue reading →

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Apple Heritage

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Caryn

On September 26, 1774, a man named John Chapman, who is my 6th cousin 6 times removed, was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. John was the second child, after his sister Elizabeth, of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Chapman. While Nathaniel was in … Continue reading →

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Publick Occurrences

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Caryn

Sometimes, a business starts up and then can’t make a go of it. Whatever the reason, things just don’t work out. Such was the case with a 1690 newspaper called Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick. This newspaper was published … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theories

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Caryn

When President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, I was just a little girl of 8 years. I vividly remember how I found out about it. A neighbor girl came running across the street from her … Continue reading →

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On The Wild Side

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Caryn

Every family has it’s black sheep, and I have recently found out that one of mine is that my 7th cousin 3 times removed is Billy the Kid. Most of the people in my family tree are good people, and … Continue reading →

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Adelaide’s Daddy

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Jason Sawdon is a Wyoming Highway Patrolman by trade, and a very good one. He was even voted “Trooper of the Year” in 2015. Jason is very proud of his role as a Wyoming Highway Patrolman, but that … Continue reading →

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A Real Benedict Arnold

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Caryn

These days, patriotism seems to be constantly under fire. The nation has basically taken sides on the issue. There are those who hate this country and all it stands for, and those who love this country despite its faults and … Continue reading →

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