[BITList] END OF AN ERA!!!!

[John Feltham]

> The young guns may not understand the meaning of this, but you should!!
>  
>  
> END OF AN ERA !!!!
> 
> THE END OF AN ERA.......
>  
> The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson , MO
> has closed its doors forever.
>  
> The contents of the museum were sold at a public auction.
>  
> Roy Rogers told his son, if the museum ever operates at a loss,
> close it And sell the contents. He complied.
>  
> Note the follow-on article truly the end of an era.
>  
> Here is a partial listing of some of the items that were sold at auction...
>  
> Roy 's 1964 Bonneville sold for $254,500, it was estimated to 
> Sell between 100 and 150 thousand dollars.
> 
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>  
> His script book from the January 14,1953 episode of
> This Is Your Life sold for $10,000 (EST. $800-$1,000).
> A collection of signed baseballs ( Pete Rose, Duke Snyder and
> other greats) sold for $3,750.
>  
> A collection of signed bats (Yogi Berra, Enos Slaughter,
> Bob Feller, and others) sold for $2,750.
>  
> Trigger 's saddle and bridle sold for $386,500 (EST. 100-150 K).
>  
> One of many of Roy 's shirts sold for $16,250 and one of his many
> cowboy hats sold for $17,500.
> 
> 
> One set of boot spurs sold for $10,625.
> (He never used a set of spurs on Trigger).
>  
> A life size shooting gallery sold for $27,500.
>  
> Various chandeliers sold from $6,875 to $20,000.
> Very unique and artistic in their western style.
> 
> 
> Roy 's first Boots
> A signed photograph by Don Larsen taken during his
> perfect game in the world series against The Dodgers
> on Oct. 8, 1953, along with a signed baseball to Roy from Don,
> sold for $2,500.
> 
> 
> Two fabulous limited edition BB guns in their
> original boxes with Numerous photos of Roy, Dale,
> Gabby, and Pat sold for $3,750.
>  
> A collection of memorabilia from his shows entertaining
> the troops in Vietnam sold for $938. 
> I never knew he was there. His flight jacket sold for $7,500.
> 
> 
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> 
> His set of dinner ware plates and silverware sold for $11,875.
>  
> The Bible they used at the dinner table every night sold for $8,750.
>  
> One of several of his guitars sold for $27,500.
>  
> Nellybelle sold for $116,500.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> A fabulous painting of Roy , Dale, Pat , Buttermilk, Trigger,
> and Bullet sold for $10,625.
>  
> One of several sets of movie posters sold for $18,750.
>  
> A black and white photograph of Gene Autry with a touching
> inscription From Gene to Roy sold for $17,500.
>  
> A Republic Productions Poster bearing many autographs of the 
> People that played in Roy 's movies sold for $11,875.
>  
> Dale 's horse, Buttermilk (whose history is very interesting) sold
> below The presale estimate for $25,000. (EST. 30-40 K).
> 
> 
>  
> Bullet sold for $35,000 (EST. 10-15 K). He was their real pet.
>  
> Dale 's parade saddle, estimated to sell between 20-30 K,
> sold for $104,500.
>  
> One of many pairs of Roy 's boots sold for $21,250.
>  
> Trigger sold for $266,500.
> 
> 
> Do you remember the 1938 movie The Adventures of Robinhood, 
> With Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland?
> Well Olivia rode Trigger in that movie.
>  
> Trigger was bred on a farm co-owned by Bing Crosby. 
> Roy bought Trigger on a time payment plan for $2,500.
>  
> Roy and Trigger made 188 movies together.
>  
> Trigger even out did Bob Hope by winning an Oscar in the movie
> Son of Paleface in 1953.
>  
> It is extremely sad to see this era lost forever. Despite the fact that
> Gene and Roy 's movies, As well as those of other great characters,
> can be bought or rented for viewing, today 's kids would rather
> spend their time playing video games.
>  
> Today it takes a very special pair of parents to raise their kids with
> the right values and morals.
>  
> These were the great heroes of our childhood, and they did teach
> us right from Wrong, and how to have and show respect for each
> other and the animals that share this earth.
>  
> You and I were born at the right time.
> We were able to grow up with these great people even if we
> never met them.
>  
> In their own way they taught us patriotism and honor,
> we learned that lying and Cheating were bad,
> and sex wasn't as important as love.
>  
> We learned how to suffer through disappointment and failure
> and work through it. Our lives were drug free.
>  
> So it 's good-bye to Roy and Dale, Gene and Hoppy,
> The Lone Ranger and Tonto.
> Farewell to Sky King and Superman and Sgt. Friday.
> Thanks to Capt..Kangaroo, Mr. Rogers and Capt. Noah
> and all those people whose lives touched ours,
> and made them better.
> 
> 
>  
> It was a great ride through childhood.
>  
> HAPPY TRAILS MY FRIENDS
>  
> Don 't send to anyone under 50... as they won 't understand or care!
>  
>  

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