"Reminiscing promotes emotional well being and reduces isolation, loneliness and depression"
In these pages we will try to coax you into remembering just a little (or a lot) from earlier days.  At least we can let you read about other peoples memories - you may be surprised how common some of the memories can be!!
Cowboys

Howdy Ol' Timer!

In almost every western'B' movie the hero was supported by an older man and he was nearly always referred to as'Old Timer? or'ol? timer?. As well as providing much needed advice the old timer was also the comic relief.

James Ellison, Gabby Hayes &
William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy

Another Code of the West!

• You don't need decorated words to make your meanin' clear. Say it plain and save some breath for breathin'.
• Don't never interfere with something that ain't botherin' you none.
• If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop diggin'.
• Never grumble. It makes you about as welcome as a sidewinder in a cow camp.
• If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure its still there.
• It don't matter so much how long a ride you have, as how well you ride it.
• Always drink upstream from the herd.
• Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.
• The first thing you do when you get up in the morning is put on your Stetson.
• Don't worry about biting off more than you can chew. Your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger than you think.
• When it comes to cussin don't swallow your tongue; use both barrels and air out your lungs.
• Don't get mad at somebody who knows more than you do. It ain't their fault.
• Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much. Generally, you ain't learin' nothin' when your mouth is a-jawin'.
• If you want to forget all your troubles, take a little walk in brand-new pair of high-heeled ridin' boots.
• The wildest critters live in the city!
• Trust everybody in the game, but always cut the cards.
• The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.
• Don't let so much reality into your life that there's no room left for dreamin'.
• Makin' it in life is kinda like bustin' broncs: you're gonna get thrown a lot. The simple secret is to keep gettin' back on.
• Go after life as if it's something that's got to be roped in a hurry before it gets away.
• Don't squat with your spurs on!
• Never miss a chance to rest your horse.