This is how I will remember Texas Tall

Dakota Dan from OZ · May 24, 2007, 06:41:05 PM

Shooting his loved sport Cowboy Action.

He loved shootin his 73 and had just bought a 66 in 38

Will miss our times away shooting together.

Dakota

Dakota Dan from OZ · May 24, 2007, 06:43:01 PM

More Photo's

Dakota Dan from OZ · May 24, 2007, 06:48:38 PM

And he loved shooin his Uberti's

Camille Eonich · May 24, 2007, 06:59:03 PM

I hate that I will not get the chance to meet him face to face. I have grown very fond of him from the time that we have shared together online. Everytime that I put my hat on I'll be thinking of him from now on.

Has there been any more news about what happened?

Marshal J.D.Lightning · May 25, 2007, 02:40:48 AM

Dakota,

I too was going through some photos & found some good ones of our Great Mate & thought I'd share

Lightning

Dakota Dan from OZ · May 25, 2007, 03:03:24 AM

Marshal.

Thanks for sharing them with us.

Dakota

Judge Lead · May 25, 2007, 03:36:23 AM

Always a warm smile, warm handshake and encouraging comments. A few ribald jokes now and then, but that was TT.

I am still trying to figure out how he used to fit into those darned midgets he used to race

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Querida Kate · May 25, 2007, 03:51:18 PM

Yea - motorsports. One of his other passions. Watching the Indy this weekend won't be the same.

Don always figured the bumps & bruises he came home with after these races were the only reason Judith didn't add a few more to his noggin for good measure.

And how many men do you know that could wear PINK at those Saturday night races with such grace & flair!

I'll miss the stories almost as much as I'll miss the man. What a life he lead. And what life he added to mine.

Mean Mongrel Matt · May 30, 2007, 05:12:13 AM

These are some of mine of TT at Buffalo Camp last year ...

Still cant believe it .

Levi Nitehawk · June 05, 2007, 05:34:08 AM

G'Mornin',

Here are a couple of picture TT gave me on a CD, when I went to his house for Supper, after the BP shoot last November.

Levi

Levi Nitehawk · June 05, 2007, 05:37:36 AM

Sorry the picture size is so small, if anyone would like a better one, send me your email address and I will forward it.

Levi

Camille Eonich · June 07, 2007, 08:39:10 AM

I loved this picture when he posted it. What a beautiful couple.

Dakota Dan from OZ · June 07, 2007, 06:49:36 PM

Yes Camille,they did make a great couple.Married for well over 40 years.

Dakota

Dakota Dan from OZ · June 07, 2007, 06:58:51 PM

This picture was taken last year while TT and his wife where visiting us and we were on a trip to Newcastle a 40 minute drive north of were I live.It had been posted before.

Dakota

Tensleep · June 22, 2007, 08:48:14 AM

Got to meet Levi Nighthawk yesterday at EoT.
He gave Camille, Stump, Miz Annie and myself a TT pin to wear in rememberance. QT Kate, I'm gonna get one for you too.

I had worn my Gray Sash so that a part of TT was with me.

You will not be forgotten my friend.

Camille Eonich · June 26, 2007, 07:03:22 PM

I wore my TT pin the entire match. Brought me good luck.

Dakota Dan from OZ · July 02, 2007, 06:25:58 PM

Found this amongst Mizz Annie's and Tensleep EOT photos.

Thanks.

Dakota

Wallaby Jack · August 20, 2007, 01:23:30 AM

This is on our CASS Australia site

I thought you all might like to see it.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR Single Action Shooters.From Judith Newell.

I want you to know how touched I've been by your expressions of affection and regard shown to my dearest husband Don, Texas Tall. I knew Don was very loved and special to me and our family but it is also comforting to know that so many of you were fond of him and that he was appreciated and respected.

I do not know where to begin to thank all those who came to his funeral, sent cards, flowers, telephoned or spoke so well of him on the chat line. I particularly would like to thank Dennis (Dakota Dan) and Pam for all their help as well as Peter (MajorPayne D'Arse), Terry (HoodooBrown) and Basil (BuscoBaz). Also Jenny (Lonesome Dove) for preparing the lovely tribute to Don that went into the last issue.

Texas Tall loved the Cowboy Action and all that was connected with it. As you know he was competitive but also enjoyed the success of others, particularly the young shooters. He loved the comradeship, the dressing up and the smell of black powder. His photograph album was one of his treasures and he looked through it constantly and lived the good times over and over again. You would be surprised at the number of people he has shown it to and given them an idea of what fun he had and how keen you all are.

I miss my Don more than I could ever express and am struggling to face the future without him, his personality, wit and warmth but I am comforted by knowing that when he died we were happy together, he was enjoying our family and his shooting and all the friends that he made over the years.

Please accept my sincerest thanks through this note as I am unable to reply to all of you personally. I apologise for the delay but it is very upsetting to talk of Don in the past.

I was completely overwhelmed by your kindness and wish all of you the very best for the future.

Sincerely
Judith Newell
LauraNorder

R.I.P. my friend

Camille Eonich · August 20, 2007, 01:26:10 PM

Thanks Wallaby!!

Dakota Dan from OZ · August 20, 2007, 04:53:43 PM

Thanks for posting this Wallaby.

Dakota