Western Ramblings

Western slang that, I reckon, is just too important to go out of date.

Equalizer

The “Equalizer” was the six shot, Colt made,  pistol carried by most cowboys. The aphorism associated with this pistol went like this: “Be not afraid of any man no matter what his size. When danger threatens call on me and I will...

Pale Faces and Red Skins

They called us “Palefaces”, we called them “Redskins”. We eventually learned that a mans hide had nothing to do with his character.
Thunderation

Thunderation

Thunderation is a fine old cuss word that usually doesn’t offend. Yeah, we know all about the F word, the S word and the D word.  However, in a town where everybody is armed, everyone is extra polite.
Bad Lands

Bad Lands

“Bad lands” came to be known as “Bad” because they were no good for farming.  Bad lands are full of cliffs, ravines, caves and tortuous rivers (Think of the Grand Canyon). Because most Bad lands are spectacularly scenic, they have become very...
Bushwacker

Bushwacker

A fella that sneaks up and does you harm when you least expect it. Example: You get shot in your sleeping bag. Not nice.