a boy and a snakeWOW!  That's my grandpa and he's not even afraid of that snake!

 

And that's my daddy protecting me if that snake comes alive.

 

Perhaps that is not what the young boy is thinking but I do feel that he was as thrilled as could be to be out snake hunting with two men who loved him.

In case you are wondering, it is my husband and his dad, V. W. Duncan and Mr. Holmes, my husband's grandpa on his mother's side.

The Holmes lived on the side of a hill in Searcy Arkansas and it had lots of rocks and places for snakes to hide.  This picture dates back to sometime in the 40's. 

I do love the picture showing a part of old Searcy Arkansas.

 

 

Barbara S Duncan

Hopefully, your chosen agent in

Searcy Arkansas!

www.barbarasduncan.com

 

11 Comments on That snake is almost as big as I am! Pleasures were simpler years ago.

MAY
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2010
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LOve the picture but don't think I would stand that close...even dead.

10:23pm • #3
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Barbara, I don't "hate" snakes----but I sure feel better when they aren't around.

10:30pm • #4
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Barbara, Great blog, great photo. Life is good in Arkansas, except for the occasional  snake.

10:36pm • #5
MAY
07
2010

Look at how STYLISH Roger was, even then:  big shirt over his T-shirt, and the too long sleeves.  He was setting the fashion scale and didn't even know it, OR CARE.

Anita Fuller
8:20am • #6
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Linda, he does appear to be shying away from the snake.

Charles, remember this picture when you crawl under another house.  No telling what's under those houses!  LOL

Charles, I'm glad you like the photo.  I think it is fascinating and shows life in Arkansas to the fullest.

Anita, I've always thought that the "poor" kids set the styles.  They don't have anything else to wear so they have to do the hand-me-downs.  Rich kids copy that style and claim it for their own.  LOL

8:41am • #7

Good point!   Once, probably 9th grade, my friend Jo Ann and I bought totally white saddle oxfords (that MAY be considered an oxymoron) because they were 2 for the price of l.  We split the price, of course.  Wore them to school the next day and before the week was over, just about every girl in school was wearing them, too.   

Anita Fuller
9:11am • #8
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Anita, you were a trend setter.  I guess I may have been too.  I was so poor my jeans may have had holes in them and definitely faded from being worn by many before me.  Look what is the fashion now!  I always think that the ones wearing those hole-besotted jeans and paying designer prices for them should be poor enough to HAVE to wear them for a few years.  Then they'd appreciate a new pair of jeans!  Do you think the butt-showing pants are also a result of folks having to wear clothes too big?  It is, without a doubt, the worst fashion thing ever. 

 

10:27am • #9
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Godmother,

I am very alarmed by the increase in interest with harboring vipers. I find that a most disturbing trend. Mrs Kate once mailed me a black or green mamba and it was a nasty creature to tame.

Godson

 

2:13pm • #10
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Godson Nutsy,

So you're saying that you tamed the black and green mamba?  We can put snake-tamer on your resume'?   You are one very talented squirlt. 

Godmoma Barbara

P.s.  That costume has to go.  It is not becoming for a snake charmer.

8:04pm • #11
MAY
14
2010
192,861 Points

Hi Barbara,

I like to see old photos like these. Thanks.

Nutsy, You never cease to amaze me!

11:31am • #12
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2010
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Tony, who's that cute kid sharing your photo.  Thanks for the comment.

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