What kind of goodies can we find for those special loved ones who can't live without a Cowboy/Indian/Ranching style item to fill the wall, safe or shelf?
If the cowpoke (boy or girl) in your life likes books, Bobby Copeland has released a great Wild Bill Elliot volume. He also has available his tribute to the dead stars-their grave markers and grave sites. You can contact him at copeland@icx.net. Tell him that Tim sent you. He may even autograph the book for you. If you are a full western aficionado, contact McFarland and Company Inc, their catalogue is jam packed with awesome reference books. Again, you can browse their selection at http://www.mcfarlandpub.com. I am working at having a book published there. You can also check out http://www.cowboypal.com and search for books under Q and A. This is a great source for trivia buffs, and those who want to relive their youth.
Pictures-they're worth a thousand words, or $ 29.95 on ebay. Artwork can be a great gift. Styles can range from Charlie Russell to the Group of Seven (Canadian) to etchings in steel or barbwire. Once again, ebay is a good source. At any given time, you can browse up to 1000 items, bid, snicker (try toilets as a search item), or ignore the listing. Rare items can be found, but that's why they are called rare. Sometimes, you can contact the artist through an auction or find them through their agent. Original artwork is available-galleries, ebay, artist direct: prints are available-agents, ebay, some galleries. One great idea I saw last week in Red Deer, a western style artist was customizing landscapes and putting the faces of families in the clouds, only for $149.95 cdn! To find some more obscure artwork, try amazon.com, they have an association with Sotheby's and as a result list outstanding items.
Movies. What more can you say? I watched one last week, San Antonio with Errol Flynn, and Alexis Smith. Other actors included Alan Hale in a cameo, and Tom Tyler (Captain Marvel). Anyway, The western fan in your family would like it. Errol even tries to sing. Some great places to look.
1. http://www.westerns.com/ Great web site with video stream and sales.
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