Wednesday, July 16, 2008



---Left:
Joe with his
friend, Bill.
---Right: Buffalo Bill's grave - supposedly. The town of Cody, WY claims they have his body and his grave. We'll be visiting Cody next month, so we'll see what they have on display.
---Colonel William Cody experienced the Old West to its fullest - he hearded cattle, worked on a wagon train, mined for gold, rode in the Pony Express, scouted for the Army and was an Indian fighter. His skill as a buffalo hunter earned him the nickname "Buffalo Bill".
He then toured the country for a long time with his famous Wild West Show, including several stops in New Jersey. Included in his show were many trick riders, cowboys & cowgirls, Annie Oakley who was renowned for her marksmanship, and several Native Americans.