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   is a regular feature for 'Skinners to speak their piece...no matter the topic! 

This page will be used to express opinions of 'Skinners, Re-enactors & Campers of the Colonial through Gunfighter Eras.  Please keep your postings to 500 words or less.  Say what you really think! ("PC" Political Correctness makes me PUKE!) but keep in mind that kids may be reading this page as well.  Send your postings to me at RMRondyNews@juno.com   Opinions posted & credited will be those of the Writers themselves & do not necessarily reflect those of the Webmaster of this Site.
<Posted 26 October 2009>
           I Will Live A Normal Life

   Reading a letter in today's Denver Post, an Aurora man raises some valid points about the level of potential terror here in the US & especially here in Colorado.  For the most part, I do agree with the man that there IS an increased level of potential terror one should be concerned about.  However, I've no desire to be intimidated by the terror potential.  In fact, I REFUSE to be intimidated (against the enemy wishes) and if I may be so bold to say, as American citizens, we have a DUTY to live a normal life.  Here is how I intend to handle this situation: to live a NORMAL life.  To accomplish this end:

1) I will thank my Maker, Elohyim (see Genesis 1:26, 1 John 5:7 KJV) for crafting me into the man I am today & for the breath of life He gives me each day.
2) I will love my wife of 33 years of marriage & kiss her at least once each day & say, "I love you."
3) I will go to Work and EARN my day's wages to provide for my Family.
4) I will go to Church or Shabbot on the respective day to WORSHIP the one True God & His Son, Jesus Christ of whom I chose as my Savior some 36+ years ago.
5) I will continue to go shopping for food, clothing and for things I want to get with the money I EARNED.
6) I will go out to eat from time-to-time, be it "fast food" or a formal "sit down" restaurant.
7) I will attend Rendezvous, Gunfighting re-enactments and any other social activities I CHOOSE to be at.
8) I will pursue happiness in the way I CHOOSE to.
9) I will choose to honor & respect the United States of America Flag, it's Constitution & the form of Government it represents and our Armed Forces (ALL Branches), many, many of whom who honorably served & in many cases, gave their lives to defend.
10) I will watch on TV what I CHOOSE to watch or listen to or make the choice to leave the TV or radio OFF.
11) I will VOTE for the man or woman I think best qualified for a particular Office.
12) I will exercise my 1st Amendment right of Free Speech in Public, Private, Classroom, Worship Service and to associate myself with any Individual or Group I CHOOSE to be with.
13) I will exercise my 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms & to protect myself & my Family with such Arms as the need arises.

            The above List (and any variations I choose to make) is not exhaustive by any means.  Nor does it mean I will be "throwing caution to the wind"   It is POSSIBLE to be watchful AND enjoy life at the same time (see Nehemiah 4:17 KJV).   .

<If you agree with the above posting, just give source credit to www.RMRondyNews.mysite.com and pass this posting around.> J. E. “Duke” Paulsen <aka "Smoke Talker"> Web Master

 Updated 1 May 2009>
                                            Article Appeal & Thank You

       February & March 2009 were surprising months for me as Web Master, having over 1,000 page-views for both months.  I'm happily surprised to see that the number of Visitors to www.RMRondyNews.mysite.com has increased to over -30- per day on average.  I'm humbled to see that many of you have referred friends & other 'Skinners to check things out here.  Again, I thank you very much.
      Hence, I really want to encourage both readers of this newsletter & visitors of the Web Site to write on what ever your heart desires.  It doesn’t have to be an “editorial.”  You could write articles on History, adventures & mis-adventures at Camp, inspirational articles of improving a Persona, funny experiences, merchandise of the Era and so-forth.  I will start off with –1- page and see where things go from there.  Your articles will be published exactly as you have written them.  Because of Web Site constraints, I can allow only –1- photograph or drawing on that Page, if you wish to include it with your writing & keep the length of your article to no more than 3 standard type-written pages.  The only requirement that I ask of y’all is to keep in mind that kids could be viewing your writings as well as mature adults.  'Voo-Porters:  Send me at least -8- photos & I'll use the "best of the bunch" on the "Rondy Pix's" & "Voo-Porter" Pages.  Depending on how many articles are received over time, I see no reason (for now) that they could be posted on the Site for at least a week or longer.  Please consider sharing your knowledge & experiences.  Send your articles (and picture for articles) to rmrondynews@juno.com and be sure to include: your name or Camp Name you’d like to be credited with, your town & state and an E-Mail (or Postal) address to acknowledge receipt of your article.  You may include your contact info with your article if you wish others to respond to what you have written.  If, per chance you would like to submit your article &/or pictures on paper, please send it to:

Duke "Smoke Talker" Paulsen
Box 1506
Wheatridge,  Colorado    80034

<Posted 29 November 07>
                              Saluting Vets
     Skip Stansbury, Colorado District Rep of the War Eagles Society has passed an item of interest.  Seems that until 25 July 2007, non-uniformed Veterans of the Armed Forces who honorable served this country were not permitted to "hand salute" the Flag of the United States.  Thanks to Senator John Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) for passage of his Senate Bill S-1877 that will further clarify current Law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) that will now allow Veterans who previously served in our Nation's Military Forces, may now salute our Flag using the Hand Salute.

     Quoting Senator Inhofe, "I believe that this is an appropiate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to other citizens."

     Well said Senator.  Myself a Vet, my thanks and I salute your efforts.

<Posted 11 March 2009>
           Defining "Political Correctness"
          The following is the winning entry in an annual contest at Texas A & M university calling for the most appropiate definition of a contemporary term:  This year's term was "political correctness."
          The winner: R.J. Wiedermann, LtCol. USMC Ret. wrote:
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional illogical minority, & rabidly promoted by an unscrouplous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a (fresh) turd by the clean end."
          Now you know what I mean when I say, "PC makes me puke."

 <Posted 17 May 07>  
                             Ronald Reagan Quotes
If  we  ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation  gone  under." - Ronald  Reagan