tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post4972483058764974322..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: TO BUILD AN EMPIRE BY DORIS MCCRAWWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-79266347516263009232013-11-17T21:36:22.641-06:002013-11-17T21:36:22.641-06:00Chuck, I thank you for the kind words. The Cripple...Chuck, I thank you for the kind words. The Cripple Creek/Victor area still has an active gold mine. However for me the gold is the rich history of the area.<br /><br />I look forward to the lore you dig up on the places in Arizona.<br /><br />DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-60053239136532530252013-11-17T21:34:32.218-06:002013-11-17T21:34:32.218-06:00Cheryl, I was lucky for the Gold Coin Club is priv...Cheryl, I was lucky for the Gold Coin Club is privately owned. I was there for an event and shot the inside photos. Cripple Creek/Victor is stunning and the views from the high roads even more so. The photos in my haiku are all taken in Colorado and most near where I live. You'll have to visit sometime. <br /><br />It was my pleasure to join you today and share some of my passion for history. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-21380488529916374812013-11-17T21:18:13.958-06:002013-11-17T21:18:13.958-06:00Andrea, I always loved the CCR version of the song...Andrea, I always loved the CCR version of the song. There is so much up there in terms of history. I feel blessed to me near such a rich and physically beautiful place. Thanks for stopping by. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-42988334524206659502013-11-17T21:16:30.049-06:002013-11-17T21:16:30.049-06:00Linda,
So sorry for your loss. Still I am glad you...Linda,<br />So sorry for your loss. Still I am glad you had the chance to drive the high mountains and see what some have said was the greatest gold camp. I live fairly close and head up to the 9900 feet and visit when I can. Doris<br />Renaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-85299763964019502592013-11-17T20:45:00.995-06:002013-11-17T20:45:00.995-06:00Well done, Doris. Good to know about the people wh...Well done, Doris. Good to know about the people who pulled all that gold from the ground. Duke and I visited several ghost towns in Arizona in June. Suppose I should dig up some of the lore from those places, too. Thanks for the memory jog.ChuckTyrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02609200010767178944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-66075083502907636862013-11-17T13:22:12.910-06:002013-11-17T13:22:12.910-06:00Doris, I love the pictures--I have never been to C...Doris, I love the pictures--I have never been to Colorado--can you believe it? With me living in OK nearly all my life. I love to learn about history and you put such interesting details in your post, I've gone back and read it again, just to be sure I didn't miss anything. Then I discovered I put "Victory" in my blathering on FB instead of "Victor"...duh. LOL Great post, and I'm so glad you joined us today!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-29344325969306069382013-11-17T12:20:10.220-06:002013-11-17T12:20:10.220-06:00The only thing I previously knew about Cripple Cre...The only thing I previously knew about Cripple Creek came from a song, now lost in the sands of my memory. Thanks for filling out the spaces, Doris.Andrea Downinghttp://andreadownwing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-68854533657528054602013-11-17T11:58:23.085-06:002013-11-17T11:58:23.085-06:00Doris, my husband and I visited Cripple Creek and ...Doris, my husband and I visited Cripple Creek and Victor about ten years ago. It's a fascinating area. I loved being able to learn about the history firsthand. It intrigued me and still does. Very beautiful but haunting places. I felt I reach out and touch some of the people who lived there, feel their hopes and dreams, their desire for a piece of the American dream. Thanks for such an interesting post that brought back memories. My husband is gone now but I treasure our trip to Cripple Creek and Victor. Linda Brodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357448132994020848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-30939724222233939222013-11-17T11:53:33.461-06:002013-11-17T11:53:33.461-06:00Thank you sir. Appreciate the feedback Charlie. Do...Thank you sir. Appreciate the feedback Charlie. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-36660710494568468282013-11-17T11:46:37.434-06:002013-11-17T11:46:37.434-06:00Interesting piece. Well done, Doris!Interesting piece. Well done, Doris!Charlie Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992330591519249699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-41439630673979432312013-11-17T10:49:32.720-06:002013-11-17T10:49:32.720-06:00Kathleen, thank you. It is my pleasure to share wi...Kathleen, thank you. It is my pleasure to share with all of you. The stories that are hidden are the gems I get when I research history. It looks like they were forced to join the mine owners when the second labor strike hit the area. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-64430139443840592112013-11-17T07:33:57.863-06:002013-11-17T07:33:57.863-06:00What a great post, Doris! I love it when folks dig...What a great post, Doris! I love it when folks dig out and share these "hidden" stories. The bit about the miner who refused to work in a place that looked like a church because he wouldn't be able to cuss is priceless. :-D<br /><br />It sad that folks who apparently harbored as much interest in the community's welfare as their own suffered such a catastrophic loss. The world needs more people like that, not fewer.<br /><br />Nice to see you blogging for Western Fictioneers! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.com