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1-15-05

Happy 2005. I hope each of you is enjoying the brand spankin' new year! I sure know I am. New year, new goals. In the updates department, my hideout has a new look. Take a look around. Let me know what you think and if there's anything else you'd like to see here.

In the meantime, wishing everyone a great New Year!

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12-21-04

It's that magical time of year again, the scent of pine, cinnamon, apple cider and the sounds of Christmas carols in the background, and, if you're lucky enough, snow gathers along window sills. Wishing each and everyone of you an old-fashioned Christmas.

After the new year, I'm gearing up for a visit to Creston, Washington, for further research on outlaw Harry Tracy, which I'm really excited about. In the meantime, I've added a few things to my hideout I hope you will check it out when you have a moment.

Over at my Harry Tracy page, I've revamped, as well as added a picture from my collection where this outlaw had a stand off with a lawman and posse member.

Check out the new stuff over at my Old West slang.

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9-04-04

Hiya! Hope each of you is all set to enjoy your Labor day weekend! Lots of new things going on in my hideout this month.

New page uploaded: Bits 'n Pieces & Cowboy Stuff.

Over at Women of the West, come learn about Poker Alice.

Cast your vote for your fave 'Tombstone' character at Tombstone FAQ II page.

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8-03-04

Happy August! Summer has been bee-zy and I hope to be adding more fun stuff soon in my Hideout. :-) In the meantime, my Tombstone FAQ II has new updates.

New contest announced.

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6-23-04

Perfect for summer! Added apple pie recipe to my Old West recipes section.

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4-21-04

I added more pictures from my collection of Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood, SD. Included on Wild Bill's page are pix of the original No. 10 Saloon, plus more I hope you will find interesting

< g > To check 'em out, click here.

Hey, have you been watching the HBO series "Deadwood" on Sundays? Awesome show! I hear it's been picked up for a second season. I've been receiving tons of e-mail from folks asking about the profanity used in the show. Don't be shocked, but yes, men did talk like that back then, and the swear words used on the show were actually used back in that era. If you haven't yet seen this superb well-researched show, word of caution: make sure the kiddies are in bed, or out of the room while watching. Don't want them picking up new words to use on the playground. '-)

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2-8-04

Recently uploaded a photograph of Wild Bill Hickok's 'new' memorial at Mt. Moriah in Deadwood, SD. This link will take you to my Wild Bill's page.

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12-06-03

Tis the season to be jolly! As the year 2003 draws to a close, I'd like to take this time to wish each and every one of you a very blessed and merry Christmas, filled with holiday cheer and wonderful memories in the makings. In the spirit of Christmas, in the coming days, I will be adding holiday recipes. In the meantime, enjoy the season and a huge thank you to everyone for being such a wonderful support of my Hideout these past three and half years. And please be sure to read with your family "YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS" on my Golden Gazette page. Click on the link, then scroll down -- You can't miss the picture of the old-fashioned 1890's Victorian Santa Claus.

Merry Christmas and a safe and bright New Year in 2004 to all!

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11-12-03

Hot off the press! Well, almost. My latest paperback western

historical romance book, HOW TO LASSO A COWBOY, will be

released December 21, 2003. Isn't that cover gorgeous?

For those of you who like contests, I am running one for a chance

to win a signed copy, plus other surprise goodies. To enter, simpy

go here and then click on 'contest.' Hurry, deadline to enter is

December 15 2003.

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8-31-03

Revised Wild Bill Hickok page. Also-- with more info on Jack McCall.

I've been on holiday the past 2 weeks on a fun road trip with the family to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. One of the many places I revisited was Deadwood, SD. I'll be adding photographs as I get them developed and uploaded.

Enjoy the rest of your summer! :)

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7-04-03

Happy Birthday America!

As we kick off into summer, one of the things that draws me back into days gone by is the yummy smell of green beans simmering on the stove. It reminds me of my grandparents home and the scent lingering in the air...ahhhhhh! I've added a family handed down tried-and-oh-so-true slow cooked grean bean recipe I hope you will enjoy.

Oooh, and psssst... My western historical romance novel,

RETURN TO REDROSE is now available. To learn more

about the book, click here.

Let's see, what's new in my hideout this month. Oh yeah, more links to sites that are so well worth the visit :-) and more Old West slang.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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5-03-03

My exciting news!

I recently sold my second western historical romance book, HOW TO LASSO A COWBOY. OMG! I'm still floating on cloud nine < gggg > I'll let you know the release date as soon as I know :-) To take a sneak peek, click here.

I plan to have my Golden Gazette page updated with facts about the Statue of Liberty some time today or tomorrow, so please be sure to drop by and take a look around.

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4-2-03

Beginning this month, on *this* page there'll be a fun monthly poll to test yer Wild West knowledge. If you have a question you'd like to submit, send it to me and you just might see it show up in future polls.

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3-20-03

Happy spring! I've updated my Golden Gazette page. I also recently found a wonderful website that sells old dime novels. So if you've been tryin' to get yer hands on a particular one, they just may have what yer lookin' for < g > Go to my links page, and the website is under "Books of Interest."

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1-29-03

I've created some Wild West collages using some photos from my collection. This link will take you there. Let me know what you think! :-)

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1-27-03

As many of you may have noticed, I've been adding to one of my fave outlaws, Butch Cassidy. Recently, I added from my collection a photo of the June 2, 1899 dynamited train holdup by the Wild Bunch.

Thank ya bunches to everyone who has taken the time to email me. If I haven't gotten back to you, I will shortly. I do answer each email.

And hey, if you happen to have an authentic photo of the Wild West era, or of your travels, and would like me to post it on my site, please send it to me in an attachment. Be sure to let me know if you'd like your name and/or email included in courtesy line.

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1-8-03

Did Butch Cassidy survive Bolivia? This question has been asked many times over, ending with a nod or a shake of the head. Perhaps a letter by a lady claiming to be William Phillips' widow might be of interest. Though, my inquiring mind wonders why would she would write this letter to a complete stranger after he wrote her asking if her husband was Cassidy. I've added the letter on Butch Cassidypage and clicking that link will take to you to the famous outlaw's page :-)

Oh, BTW, I'm looking for a death photo of Ben "Tall Texan" Kilpatrick to compare with the one I have of him when he was killed in the train holdup near Sanderson, Texas. If anyone has a photo, I'd be much obliged if you could wing it my way in an e-mail attachment.

Hope y'all had a happy Christmas and a merry New Year!

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12-21-02

Happy holly-days!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas season, and a happy New Year in 2003! As 2002 comes to an end, I just wanted to take a moment to say many heartfelt thanks to all you reg'lars and new comers visting my Web site and for your amazing support and encouragement these past two and a half years. It's always a pleasure hearin' from you. I've been hard at work on my current western historical romance book, but come February, I plan to have some new pages in my site featuring "The Outlaw Cave" with the strays and mavericks. Have a safe and happy new year! Merry Christmas!!

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9-7-02

Have a hankering for Hard Tack? You know, that staple men carried with them. Check out the new Breads n' Biscuits page. There's a reason men carried this with them. And no it wasn't for the bland taste. It's because it kept well.

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6-19-02

One of the things I love most about my neck of the woods is all the nature & beauty. Tucked in along a curling country road outside of Woodland and bumping over a covered-bridge spanning Cedar Creek is a 1876-vintage grist mill. It's truly like stepping back in time into a long ago era. You can also have a volunteer grind grain to take home and walk along the path where salmon swim. I snapped the picture below from the covered bridge.

The Ceder Creek Mill, photo by Lady Belle outlaw

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6-18-02

Recently, my bestest friend Wendy took a road trip and visited her old stompin' grounds of Tucson, AZ. While there, she snapped a really cool picture for me of a wagon along the hwy between Phoenix and Tucson. She knows me so well. Thanks, girlie. You're a peach :-)

Wagon at Chuckwagon Restaurant & Saloon

K, I've been proweling around in my Hideout, adding things here and there. Yep, I'm also working on the Outlaw Cave. The What?? Why, it's those Strays and Mavericks, the *other* wild and woolly boys who helped make up the Wild West :-)

. . . I've also added more Links ...including The Wild West Theme Park of Las Vegas, ( I'll be heading to Vegas again in August!!!) Ooooo, and word around the campfire is one can learn to handle a six shooter like (Hot!) actor Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo in the movie 'Tombstone.' Ooo yeah, I wanna learn how to do a road agent spin just like that!! < ggg >

And hey, btw, speaking of which, Dylan is back at his The Tombstone FAQ page

so, be sure to visit.

Until then,

If th' thumb itches, you'll have comp'ny.

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5-19-02

Strawberry fields forever. I wish! < g > Come with me and enjoy the sweet pickings of summer. With a bushel and a peck, make your own strawberry jam or blackberry jelly from old time recipes on my new Preserves page

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5-13-02

It's been forever and a day since I've been in my Hideout. With the school year winding down for my young'uns, things have been a hoppin'. I'm also putting the final editing touches on my current book.

I did finally get my Golden Gazette up and running. Yay! Took a few weeks of fighting with the little rascal, but it's back with a new url. Thank you bunches to all you folks for your

emails about when I was gonna get that page back up. It's Lilac Days here, and if you love those old fashioned flowers as much as I do, you'll wanna check it out and a link I've added. Ahhhh!

Also, I've got some more recipes I'll be adding soon. And some pictures from the End of The Oregon Trail, which is just a stone's throw across the pond from us.

Y'all take care now.

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2-03-02

Added another story-- 'Little Miss Peacock'--on my Mag 7 FanFiction page.

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1-26-02

Ever wonder what an outlaw might've done while on the dodge? Why, he could do plenty a things, respectively, such a gallantly escort a lady across a muddy street, elude lawmen, shield the widow and her brood from peril, or he might've taken on work at a ranch. Check out my new picture of Butch Cassidy working as a cowboy in Utah. Also, while there, be sure read my new info on the Wild Bunch's hideouts. Yee-haw. Git along lil doggies.

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1-11-02

1872 Rules For Teachers. Heck, those would be some mighty rough rules to follow nowadays. Check 'em out in my Golden Gazzete

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12-2-01

Happy Holidays!! Grab the family and a cup of hot cocoa and read the 1897 editorial

of 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' in my Golden Gazette page.

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9-16-01

9-11-01 USA Tragedy-- I am deeply saddened and my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their family and friends of this cowardly act of terrorism. Thepresident will hunt down those responsible and seek justice. Be strong. We stand together. Fly Old Glory, pray and may God bless America.