Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle

Subject: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 10:36 PM

For anyone who likes cowboy songs, Katie Lee's classic "Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle" has be re-released by the University of New Mexico press. No, CAMSCO doesn't sell it, but the UNM press does, for a well-spent 20 bucks.

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: GUEST,gargoyle
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 11:32 PM

dick,

When the Rugby Song thread is completed (before the New Year)- it has been my hope to begin a "College Song" thread - beginning, coincidentaly with the "Songs of U.N.M" compiled by W.G. Tight 1905.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 11:51 PM

Songs of the University of New Mexico? The college was only 16 years old in 1905.
I'm surprised that the Northlands Press in Flagstaff let Katie's book go.

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 03 Dec 01 - 12:05 AM

No, the book is Ten THousand Goddam Cattle. The publisher is University of New Mexico Press. No songs about the University---just cowboys.

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Dec 01 - 07:16 PM

You'll find more information at http://www.unmpress.com/NewBooks.html
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Dec 01 - 06:32 AM

Why must people use the name God followed by dam? It is so unneccessary.

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddamn Cattle
From: Joe Offer
Date: 04 Dec 01 - 07:00 AM

Possibly, to spit in the face of those who would control our speech and ban our books.

More probably, because it's naughty, and it's fun to be naughty...
God probably doesn't mind.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Dec 01 - 07:39 PM

Actually I'm sure He does mind Joe. "Don't take the name of The Lord your God in vain". I'm surprised you would have that attitude Joe. Both sides of the fence again are ye?

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: Joe Offer
Date: 04 Dec 01 - 08:03 PM

Nope, that's quite consistent my way of thinking. I find it's people who are self-righteous, humorless, and indignant about such things, not God. I believe in a loving God, a God of joy and peace - not some self-righteous, sanctimonious prig. And I very much doubt that God damns cattle - or anyone/anything, for that matter.
Actually, it may well be that damnation is reserved for those who truly do take the Lord's name in vain - those who practice hatred, cruelty, or oppression in the name of God or religion. But God doesn't mind a little goofing around and saying "goddam" a few times.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Ten Thousand Goddam Cattle
From: Dicho (Frank Staplin)
Date: 04 Dec 01 - 08:41 PM

If God had tried his hand at cattle-punchin', He may well have dammed the critters.
I will never part with my original, inscribed in a bold hand by Katie Lee (not to me, but to some guy named Paul, who never should have given up this treasure).