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If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 03:30 PM
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gary roberson
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Last week in NM we stumbled across this old log house. Actually, there were four buildings on this site making us wonder if it was more than just a dwelling. Deb thought that it may have been a stage stop but the only source for water that I found was a large cistern that was filled from gutters on this house. Adios, Gary
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 03:33 PM
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Super awesomeness to stumble across it.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 03:59 PM
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 04:02 PM
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Love to metal detect that site.
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"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas".
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 04:18 PM
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 04:33 PM
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Last week in NM we stumbled across this old log house. Actually, there were four buildings on this site making us wonder if it was more than just a dwelling. Deb thought that it may have been a stage stop but the only source for water that I found was a large cistern that was filled from gutters on this house. Adios, Gary What a great discovery! And like you said, if only the walls could talk you through their history. Probably some hair-raising tales to tell. Was there anything inside the buildings? Traces of previous occupants??
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 04:35 PM
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gary roberson
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Not sure how far they had to haul the huge timbers but there was only juniper in the area today. Perhaps all the big trees were removed in the construction of these dwellings. Adios, Gary
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 04:56 PM
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 05:03 PM
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Pretty damn neat
Definitely makes you think how much more a simple time it was back then versus now....albeit a hell of a lot tougher!
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 05:41 PM
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Awesome find... Not many have a chance to experience a find like that.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 06:36 PM
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There were a few old glass jars and of course, Prince Albert cans. Roofs were falling in so I didn't go inside as I was more interested in hunting. Drove less than half a mile from here and called a pair of coyotes so I forgot about the ruins pretty quickly. Saw several chimneys standing among log piles in the distances but did not walk in to investigate. May go back this summer to see what I can find. Adios, Gary
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 07:21 PM
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Very cool
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 09:59 PM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/29/21 10:20 PM
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Looks like the house of the crazy woman in Jeremiah Johnson....I bet there's a lot of great stories associated with that place....really neat find.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 12:12 AM
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Signature images may not be larger than 600 pixels wide by 125 pixels tall. That smile says it all [North Dakota -16degrees
"Things may come to those who wait, but only those things left by those who hustle." - Abraham Lincoln
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 12:14 AM
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 01:02 AM
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Tougher than leather back then. Great find.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 02:36 AM
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Wow that place is awesome. I would have to go inside.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 01:13 PM
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I wonder if they had cell service?
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 01:18 PM
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Love to metal detect that site.
LETS GO BRANDON
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 03:52 PM
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Cool place! I'd have went in for sure
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Re: If these Walls Could Talk
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03/30/21 04:31 PM
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The blast of winter we had a month ago makes you realize how tough people were back then to live in that environment. Thanks for the post.
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