tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post1366849364287602637..comments2023-10-30T10:45:45.193+01:00Comments on Sort of San Francisco Fan Club: Once upon a time in a saloonFram Actualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-87280941132166941992013-06-22T07:25:25.041+02:002013-06-22T07:25:25.041+02:00I grew up in an age and a place where fights were ...I grew up in an age and a place where fights were part of the experience of a boy and a young man, but the object never was to have someone hurt badly. Others would stop a fight if things went badly for one of the two combatants, just as the fight was stopped in the story about "Big Alex" when he lost control. Today, there is more evil in the world, more people who have no sense of right and wrong, of honor, or who have no conscience. Fighting can be competition -- a sport -- or it can be meant to do harm.<br /><br />My own form of fighting, by the way, centers around judo, which in translation literally means "gentle way."<br /><br />I have bought, sold and traded firearms since I was a ten-year-old boy. I am not sure I could stay long in a place -- city or country -- where it is not relatively simple to own them. The world is a dangerous place and evil men will always be among us. Firearms are a tool. To be proficient with them is a measure of personal safety, from my point of view, and part of an individual responsibility to be able to protect one's self and those in his circle of family and friends. The primary elements of owning firearms are safety and proficiency.<br /><br />Each of us is at least two people, I think. As for me and music, one of me loves Bach and Pachelbel most of all; the other of me loves Blackmore and Smolski most of all. We are always at war with ourselves, I think, and not only in terms of musical preferences.<br /><br />I could keep writing, but instead I will end this with a thank you for your presence here, Smareis. I very much enjoy your visits.Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-55147769937795162352013-06-22T05:21:25.762+02:002013-06-22T05:21:25.762+02:00OLá Fram,
Eu também adoro guitarra, o estilo musi...OLá Fram,<br /><br />Eu também adoro guitarra, o estilo musical pra mim o melhor é o rock, adoro! A pintura é bem bacana, só não gosto muito de luta que machuca uns aos outros, existe esporte que é fatal.Gosto dos mais leve, mais saudáveis.Um dia fui assistir uma luta de boxe e sai de la passando mal com a agrecividade de um lutador risos.<br /><br /><br />Você parece que gosta de colecionar armas. E essa de espingarda, fiquei a lembrar que quando eu era criança, meu pai tinha algumas espingarda no sitio que ficava a 80 km de nossa residência, hoje ja não se pode ter mais arma em casa, aqui no Brasil, perigo é constante, muito assalto, e os ladrões usa a arma da propria pessoa pra matar, triste isso.. <br /><br />Adorei a história muito boa,com certeza essa briga tinha o dedo da bebida. <br />Adorei o video,Kipelov canta muito,Smolski grande guitarrista, adoro rock.<br /><br />Amei a postagem!<br />Deixo um grande abraço !<br />Ótimo fim de semana!Smareishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480560906841229369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-13159711282999821002013-06-21T03:00:29.612+02:002013-06-21T03:00:29.612+02:00It is nice to see you here again, Boni. You seem t...It is nice to see you here again, Boni. You seem to be keeping a low profile these days, with your visits too far between.<br /><br />"Big Alex" was gone from this Earth long before I was born, but in addition to a few written stories, it was not unusual to hear tales about him when that branch of our clan was gathered occasionally for a Sunday dinner or a special event. More often than not, one of the men would relate a "Big Alex" story when they gathered after the meal, followed by five or ten minutes of smiles and laughter from all among the group.<br /><br />The Protestant Norwegians and other Scandinavians settled west and north of my hometown, the Protestant Germans east of town and the Catholic Belgians south of town. Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, they were all part of the same family.<br /><br />Thank you, for your visit and your comment, Boni. Take care ....Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-89888093030305802352013-06-20T18:05:59.657+02:002013-06-20T18:05:59.657+02:00Love the story! Oh to be that 10 year old boy, cr...Love the story! Oh to be that 10 year old boy, crawling on hands and knees to get a better view.<br /><br />I have relatives, distant cousins, in Minnesota. German ancestry. <br /><br />Peace to you Fram. Thank you for continuing to post on your blog. its_me_in_montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979654681913031234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-53999314605662762772013-06-17T04:10:12.472+02:002013-06-17T04:10:12.472+02:00There are a few stories about "Big Alex"...There are a few stories about "Big Alex" that have been recorded in local history books, Anita, and at least one other involves a fight. Fighting was and still is part of competitive life for farm boys. <br /><br />My own background is three-quarters Norwegian ancestry and one-quarter German. On my father's side, a cousin has traced the lineage back to the mid-1500s.<br /><br />I am not certain who comes and goes here since there are few comments. But, I seldom leave a comment at the blogs I visit these days, either, so I do not suppose many people know when I have come and gone. The blogs do not hold the interest for me that they once did, but I cannot escape from them altogether. Right now, I do not anticipate posting often at all.<br /><br />Guns, coins and watches have always fascinated me more than other objects. I think it is because they all are fundamental to life. Guns are symbolic of freedom (although not everyone understands and realizes this), coins of power and watches of how our lives are measured in every sense by the passage of time.<br /><br />I might add that I simply enjoy the presence of guns as decorative objects.<br /><br />Thank you, Anita, for still another visit and comment. Take care ....Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989613902205547683.post-39144915269715784672013-06-16T19:52:12.667+02:002013-06-16T19:52:12.667+02:00That was a nicestory Fram!.Indeed one shall never ...That was a nicestory Fram!.Indeed one shall never tease a Viking!fight is in their blood if they admit it or not.<br /><br />So you belong to Norway from far away time!I know you was telling something about it a long time ago.Its fun to dig into the old times and see Our anchestors.What some stories:))<br />About the trolls Fram--hah..But i think all of us visiting you..that is Wind..Monica Magdalena Kaya and many more--Stil come back here to visit you..Life goes on and we find something New to do.Work love ect ect..<br />However..Much time was spent here..and .Ii think we kind of love Your notes :)<br />---<br /><br />Think its Nice you have an eye to love :)))))<br />---<br /><br />About the guns..i underestand the other meaning about The Ragnarock.But in Our time it comes in different clothes.We will see<br />Better be prepared!<br /><br />Thanx for Nice summergreetings.Yes we will have 5weeks of vacation.Some in Cypruz and the rest travelling in Norway.<br />Iam glad you took the time to publish a post.I will hight light you to see if there comes more sooner or later.<br />Greetings<br />!and see you around!:)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296393166114580709noreply@blogger.com