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rmsstevielol · 1 month
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I’ve just started watching ‘Renegade Nell’ and it has definitely caused some more confusion.. i would gladly give up all of my belongings for her🤭
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whereifindsanity · 2 months
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The Highwaymen, "Highwayman"
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weirdlookindog · 5 months
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Sidney H. Sime - Tom o' the roads
illustration from Lord Dunsany's The Highwaymen, 1908.
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desertsquiet · 5 months
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Anyway we have to admit that it really doesn’t get more epic than this
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warnersister · 19 days
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Chapter 1 - The Return to Miramar
The Highwayman Series | Prologue | Chapter 2
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‘No Entry – Construction (TRANSATLANTIC RAILWAY DUE TO FINISH 1869)’ the sign read and the frontman on his horse creased his brows into a tight and questioning line. “1869? But its 1863.” He said, voice in a questioning tone. “haven’t you heard?” his companion asked “east and west are racing to see who can build the most. Gonna be shut a while” he said matter of factly, while straightening out his mustache from where the Tennessee heat had frazzled it. The former grunted in response “this is our way though” “well were gonna have to go a different way hangman, don’t fancy getting Spitfire killed by a train” the other told him, motioning to the fine mare he was riding on. He nodded “yeah hornets too young for that, rooster you’re right. You know a different way?” hangman asked. Rooster thought for a minute, straightening out his mustache again, already bunching up under the springtime humidity – but this time, more in thought than in maintenance as he turned to look at his surroundings “already crossed Mississippi” he said, remembering when they’d crossed the mighty river – not wishing to back track on that path. “were gonna have to go the whole way round, through missouri – Kansas, take a left at colorado” “could we not go trough Texas?” Hangman asked, thinking of a shorter route they used to traverse a decade prior. Rooster raised his brows “aint Sherrif Simpson still after us?” he asked and his friend shrugged. “Already told the rest of ‘em to meet us in Louisiana and it’ll take weeks, months to get there if not, were good as dead if the Indians aint as hospitable again” there was silence for a minute “plus you’ve got a stache now and I’ve got this sweet bod, he wont recognise us” Hangman said, flexing while Rooster threw his head back and laughed loudly “bod ain’t as good as mine, bagman” Rooster said and the other shook his head “c’mon. Texas it is."
This route was fresh, recognisable but still; new-(ish). There were plenty of structures that were erected since they’d last abided there, especially in the Plains – a substantially belittled number of natives and much more Easterns who you could tell had no business being in Western heat – searching for green grass but getting tumble weeds in lieu. They’d reached their meeting point but a week later, reconsiliating with Coyote and Bob who’d been engaging in business up in the rockies, taking the strongest horses but only returning with one. “Hercules?” Hangman asked and bob shook his head “struggled all the way up, slipped, poor boy couldn’t handle it. Was cryin’ in the night he was. Had’a put him out o’ his misery” the four all bowed their heads and shook them in remembrance for their fallen companion. “damn” rooster said. “Well there's no way the two of ya can manage all the way to New Mexico on Chinook, let alone California” Hangman said. “we passed a ranch on the way down here in northern Texas, town called Miramar” Bob told him as Rooster and Hangman shared a look. “Ain’t that where we nearly got hung?” Rooster asked “sure is Brad.” Hangman thought for a moment “Good mares?” Hangman asked “the best” coyote said “young lady an’all. Mighty fine on the eyes” “guess we’re heading up North.”
The ride was slightly awkward with Coyote and Bob both on one horse, they changed primary rider every hundred or so miles – and it made it easier to travel at night, but still; a man wanted his own horse and Coyote was proud of Chinook, but the horse was starting to weary with some three hundred pounds on his back. But eventually they saw the sign. White lettering and red background, carved so deeply into old mahogany and almost illegible, but it was undeniably so: Miramar. So close you could almost make out Oklahoma, but far enough away and enough Stetsons present to recognise the contrast between what was and what wasn’t Texan territory. “where’s this ranch of yours, Bob?” Jake asked, swallowing harshly as he eyed the infamous town over his sunglasses; Bob pointed straight ahead, and adjacent to the Sheriff’s office, was an unassuming parlour attacked to a decently sized acreage of farm, a good seven or eight horses feeding off their dinner. “alright. Let’s get in and get out.” Jake said, instructing his horse to move forward as he did so. “you guys got history here or something?” Javy asked and rooster snorted “yeah something like that” “what happened?” Bob asked “lets just say he had a thing for the Sherrif’s daughter and he organised to hang him if he didn’t get out of town.” Rooster explained, recalling the events from what seemed like yesterday. Jake cleared his way as a way to get the lot of them to shut up. He still had the ring he was going to give her in his breast pocket.
They drew a lot of attention as they rode through town – strangers clearly dressed in travelling attire. But they were the Highwaymen, not pilgrims. Coyote hopped off the back of Chinook and Bob followed suit, heading to the girl who had their back turned to them, currently attending to a young pony who seemed to refuse to leave the refuge of her stables. “Excuse me, ma’am – any of these horses for sale?” “Uh huh the lot of ‘em” she’d replied, turning to the strangers to greet them as customers. Jake felt like the air had been knocked out of his lungs. “jake?” “hey, petal” he replied, unable to muster anything else as he looked at you, still as mighty fine if not more gorgeous than he day he’d hit the road with rooster. You looked to his left and nodded “Brad” “hey pretty” after the short and unsweetened reunion. “Y’all should get off my ranch. My daddy still has a right mind lynchin’ the two of ya” you say smally, turning to reattend to the horse. “Still?” Rooster asked with a smirk but Jake was taking it more seriously as you nodded your head to the stocks “meaner than the day you left” “sweetheart-“ “I aint talkin to you, Jake” you say and look at your feet “look, my horse passed in the rockies; was hopin’ I could but a new ‘un to get us to California. Got any up for the job?” Bob asked and you looked at him. “Uh, we got a few. Albatros is gorgeous and strong, but I don’t think she’ll last ‘till Cali.” You place your hands on your hips, surverying the pack “Falcon, he’ll get you there but no further.” You say “that there” you point at the strong, pale coloured horse in the back of the field “Lightning. God he can ride, got the strength of Zeus. He’ll get you there, hell he’ll get you through Mexico and back. But he’s my favourite, he’s gonna cost ya” Jake smiled “God he was just a young’un a few years back. My, he's grown” he says, recalling the day he’d gifted you the horse. He’d saved up all his money, didn’t even steal him, brought him all the way from New Mexico. Didn’t even ride him, he walked on foot – made sure the mare had his breaks and god your smile when you accepted him. His hair matched Jakes, so he’d always be there when he wasn’t. “You’re willing to sell him? After all this time?” you finally look at him, pain apparent in your eyes “you left, Seresin” that hurt “you bought him as a reminder. Don’t need no reminder of you, boy” you say “well ‘m here now-“ “exactly.” You cut him off and there is a silence.
“How much for Lightning?” Bob asked after a while. “Make me an offer.”
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Prologue | Chapter 2
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spawksstuff · 2 months
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Highwayman According to De's Characters
I was a highwayman
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Along the coach roads I did ride With sword and pistol by my side
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Many a young maid lost her baubles to my trade Many a soldier shed his lifeblood on my blade
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The bastards hung me in the spring of '25 But I am still alive
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I was a sailor
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I was born upon the tide With the sea I did abide
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I sailed a schooner 'round the Horn to Mexico I went aloft to furl the mainsail in a blow
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And when the yards broke off they said that I got killed But I am living still
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I was a dam builder
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Across the river deep and wide Where steel and water did collide
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A place called Boulder on the wild Colorado I slipped and fell into the wet concrete below
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They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound But I am still around
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I'll always be around, and around and around And around and around and around and around
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I'll fly a starship
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Across the Universe divide And when I reach the other side
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I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can Perhaps I may become a highwayman again
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Or I may simply be a single drop of rain But I will remain
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And I'll come back again, and again And again and again and again and again And again
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joegramoe · 9 months
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The Real Mt Rushmore
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timhulsizer · 7 days
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The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024)
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The Highwaymen ~ Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic 1985, Austin TX.
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bisexual-magnus-bane · 10 months
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Kayce Dutton aesthetic
I'm gonna steal me a silver stallion, With not a mark upon his silky hide. Teach me he can trust me like a brother,
One day we'll saddle up and ride. And we're gonna ride, We're gonna ride Ride like the one eyed jack of diamonds with the devil close behind
We're gonna ride
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shitandpissworldtour · 2 months
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introduction perhaps?
My name is Stevie or Kelly, I use any pronouns and prefer neutral language most of the time! I don’t really like labelling my gender or sexuality. I’m a mediocre artist and writer, a plant parent, vinyl collector, a saxophonist, a cat enjoyer and Just A Little Guy. I’m also autistic!
My interests have always seemed to revolve around music, as I am very much sensory seeking when it comes to audio. My favourite artists at the moment are Barenaked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, The Highwaymen (and their solo careers), Melanie (Safka), and Stompin’ Tom Connors. I also have a shrine to Willie Nelson and I’m a recovering Bob Dylan fan /j (I still like him)
As for other forms of media, I’m a big fan of The Muppets and Fraggle Rock, South Park (only Ned and Jimbo and the Marsh family at this point), Garfield, King of The Hill, Stagecoach 1986, BTTF trilogy, Stardew Valley and Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.
You can find me on discord, toyhouse, instagram and twitter as shitandpissworldtour! Here’s my carrd https://canadianstereotype.carrd.co/ . My art is all tagged under #stevie draws and my commissions are always open
blogs of mine:
@shitandpissworldtour - main, you’re here rn!
@shitandpissartgallery - just my art
@dan-and-the-dandelions - oc blog!
Anyways :3 hii I’ll probably edit this bc I forgot something
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sttinkky · 5 months
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-IM THE HIGHWAY MAN
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whereifindsanity · 2 months
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The Highwaymen, "Sunday Morning Coming Down"
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mattsirach · 7 months
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Over The Garden Wall Inktober, days 15 and 16: the Highwayman and Fred the horse. If something looks weird, horses are friggin' hard to draw, ok? Give me a break.
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magnetstothesea · 1 year
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Willie & Waylon 1978
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warnersister · 19 days
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Epilogue
The Highwayman Series | Chapter 16 | Prologue (if you aren't quite ready to say goodbye)
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“Tha’s how you met?” Your son gawked and you laughed and nodded, kissing the top of his head “shut y’mouth you’ll catch flies” you warn and his mouth quickly closes shut. “But there’s one thing I don’t understand” your daughter says “wha’s that, baby?” You ask “but we don’t live in Sacramento. We live in Maverick, Texas” she says, matter of factly. You look at Jake and eye him once over before offering your daughter your left hand and your son your right “c’mon. There’s something I need to show ya.” You say, leading the family outside, as Jake carries your baby son in his arms.
You walk to the end of town, to the new and shining entrance sign. “Why’re we here, momma?” Your daughter asks and you remove the top slab of wood on the town sign, ‘Welcome to Maverick’ becoming ‘Welcome to Mirimar’ she gasps at you and you replace the sign “they renamed it after my daddy died, thought his mistake brought some kind of looming curse on its name, so they named it after your granddaddy” you say, stroking her hair softly.
“Speaking of” Jake says as the two elder folk stroll out of the Hard Deck, to wave at your young family “how’d you like to stay over tonight?” You suggest and they giddily agree, sprinting over to their honorary grandparents while Penny takes sleeping baby Bradley and coos at him. “Oh I don’t wanna leave ‘em” you say, painfully looking at the way your children ran inside “hush up. I want my grand babies” Penny says warningly, but smiles at you warmly and leans to kiss your cheek as Maverick offers you a hug.
“Goodnight dad” you tell him, looking over to the grave in the field behind him “goodnight daddy” you whisper, you and Jake turning to head back towards your home across the way. Passing Floyd’s Physician, Coyote’s Sheriff’s office and Rooster’s restaurant - also happening to pass by Natasha’s house who waves through the window.
“Now how ‘bout baby number four?” He asks, grinning. You gasp and place a hand on your chest, feigning offence “Mr Seresin, your new baby son is only seven months old” you scold and he shrugs, throwing you over his shoulder “well, I recon y’ could manage another” he states, smacking your ass gently as he hits that squeaky step.
“We could call the next one Beau.”
Fin.
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Chapter 16 | Prologue (if you don't want to say goodbye just yet)
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