keep your powder dry and your hatchet sharp

But no matter. I am in the process of starting a blog and website and I end my blog with keep your eyes along the skyline and your nose to the wind.. Bear Claw says to Jeremiah: Many a man have ventured high up the mountain looking to git something from the mountain that it cant give. Like I said this thought or quote has been stuck in my head but I doubt I have it right. What a brilliant film, I cant imagine anyone else in the roles of JJ or that of Bearclaw. I too have seen it way more times than a sane man should. Upgraded to the magnificent Film Score Monthly CD edition, with stacks of extra music and demos, plus an informative colour booklet and track notes. Some folks say you never will beon account of this. I discovered JJ at the dollar theater while in Ann Arbor in 73-75. But I think this is one of the purposes of art (and this film is art). Many times Ive used the never lost, been a might confused for a month or two line when driving with the wife, and many others. Cold up here., Avalanche took the cabin. My son and I have watched this movie countless times and it is our favorite. And of course, just before that: I says Mother Gue, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world. And by God I was right. I say that a lot while out in the Sierra The Sierra is the marrow of the world. And by God, Im right. The ones Del hue put there. As far as the Crow knew jj was the great warrior who avenged the crazy woman in the wolf tail valley. Everyone has captured my favorite lines, so wont struggle to find morebut a powerful, thought provoking movie, rich in character and detailamazing, You missed the best I often use some of these sayings as teaching moments at worksome of the best life lines, anywhere. love the movie. Not a surprise that I named my daughter after herKate. Theres just too much quotable stuff from that movie. One of those very people, who I met was a third generation rancher from eastern Colorado. I also like A River Runs Through It, but I discovered that as an adult, so it did not have the same sort of impact. Since I gather this might be for some sort of memoriam, I wanted to be sure I had this one right. The story and characters were great, but you got to give credit to the scenery and soundtrack. Runner-Up Hatchet: Morakniv Lightweight Axe. March is a green, muddy month down below. Some of my favorites. Thanks Phil yep, its a great movie. Theyll cut you crotch to watchin it now. That is both sad and sweet. But, if he hadnt, the movie wouldnt have been as good as it was. I owe it a lot. She has her good days.. and bad days. Bear Claw Chris Lapp..using this quote a few times this week as I am going bow hunting for elk next week. Bergen Evans suggested that the phrase combined piety and practicality. As far as Flat Head vs Crow vs Blackfeet. My late husbands favorite movie. Compact, concealable, and multipurpose these are valuable cutting tools. I heard he was killed in Africa a few years back. Yours truly, Hatchet Jack., I am Bearclaw Chris Lapp, blood kin to the grizzer that bit Jim Bridgers ass. JJ IS one of the top FIVE BEST westerns ever made. He scowled sternly, with a sun weathered smirk and without losing pace, announced loudly Some folks like it, farmers mostly! To which I guffawed, pointed and said Jeremiah Johnson! It dont get no better than that. The prospect makes me shudder. The superbly crafted Wildlife 13.50-inch Hatchet from Gransfors Bruks is the perfect tool for a camping or hiking enthusiast.. what does the secret path say about identity; how fast is tyreek hill 100 yard dash. I hear it as growd. When Im hunting and the silence in the woods is defeaning(sp) I find myself thinking about JJ. Lets hope they never try and remake this classic. I dont think Jeremiah would have a Facebook account! Thats criminal. The origin of the idiom " keep your powder dry " comes from Oliver Cromwell, the Scottish leader who invaded Ireland. And there aint no priests excepting the birds. I woke early, went to do the washing, and heard grunting, and across the river were (counted in bunches) about 120 Buff, rolling about and mounting one another and such. Funny how I use jj quotes every chance I get. At the same time, he was an honorable man, well aware that he had disrespected Crow sacred ground, and knew full well that there may be consequences which he would have to accept. I just found it searching for a quote keeping your nose in the wind and your powder dry. Bc E-heh E-heh E-heh heh heh. Too high I guess. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Winters a long time going, huh?, Stays long this high. My favorite is when JJ asks BC if hes ever been lost, BC says never lost, been a might confused for a month or two. Any sharpening tips? Requested is closer to what actually happened. But I still love that line, My wife has early onset dementia. I made the mistake of watching the Lord of the Rings movies and the Harry Potter movies. Cant say whats happened behind me though. Thats a true statement. Watch yer topknot. Is that one actually missing from my list? This movie is timeless. Youre the same dumb pilgrim Ive been hearing for 20 days and smelling for three., You sure are cocky for a starvin pilgrim., If I head due west tomorrow, will I find good places to trap?, If you head due west or any other place tomorrow, youll be a starvin pilgrim in a week. She never did get used to him., Do you speak any English? 2 + 3 are part of the same scene. 2. Heres where the peoples is!, ..she never did get used to Hatchet Jack. Take me three days to reach it. Thanks and watch yer topknot. I never tire of watching this movie. The only way I know people visit at all is the comments, so its been fun to see this page continue to speak to people year after year. Remember the lessons Bear Claw gives JJ after the Grizzly Skinning lesson. 19th century citations of the phrase invariably give the full version - trust in God and keep your powder dry. From a time. Mountain Man is a novel. One of the best! To honor his memory, I watched JJ on his birthdaya movie knew by heart. Im overdue for another watch though. Robert Redford was perfection. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. But, enough with the trite and on with my favorites. Thats part of why I love the line so much. The man asked Muir where he wanted to go. I paid almost $80.00 for the CD of the soundtrack a few years ago. You are molesting my hunt., I know who you are! My wife says I ended up combining a bit of all three live in the mountains in a national park, was a ranger (albeit not exactly the kind Aragorn was) and, though no wizard, was a loremaster (aka full-time historian for 20+ years) like Gandalf, with a knack for reading old manuscripts. I had one in that thicket back there, ready to shake hands, til you came along. My life is filled with quotes from the movie. I also see to the sunset, which makes no sense. But then he doesnt. The problem is, we dont go into the mountains alone. File until the blade edge is beginning to feel sharp again, and any chips or nicks in the edge have been eliminated. A Primer on Pocket Hatchets & Proper Technique | RECOIL OFFGRID Pocket hatchets may be small in stature, but they make up for it in character. This movie touched my soul at such a deep level even though I first watched it as a young girl. I use an angle grinder with a flap disc gets it razor sharp in a matter of seconds! Like many on here, I am around 60, and I first saw the movie as a young teenager. My adopted daughter of 8 (sorry, maybe a little young for some folks) loves it. But if you head due west to the Rocky Mountains where the sun sets, and turn left you go to New Mexico, not Montana. P.S. They rode Harleys and drove WWII surplus Jeeps, and owned their own construction and repair businesses. There are stretches utterly lacking in dialogue, where the landscape inspires, or the stark solitude deserves full, rapt attention. It was Crow Killer: The Saga of Liver-Eating Johnson, by Raymond Thorp and Robert Bunker. Cold Mountain. We always bring ourselves. I am not a patient man, per se, but I was patient enough to make sure the house was empty, before I enjoyed my gift. Del Gue is so politically incorrect that I dont think he could exist in a Hollywood film today. That blade is from the 1970s when steel was made in America. They arent made like this very often. After all the Flathead asked jj this very question when he shows up with Blackfeet scalps on his saddle horn. 2. The poem is a dramatic representation of Cromwell addressing his army during the invasion of Ireland. Dirtiest animal this side a hell. This dispute took nearly 18 years to hash out. He answers. Some I cant believe I missed. Many of us hunt with traditional muzzleloaders and black powder, still. You aint likely to meet up with someone of my good nature. Religious asswipe! Me neither. Ben confirms that above as well in the comments. Ride due west to the sunsets. Back in the mid 80s, I had moved to Utah and was there a couple of years. Ive already instructed the VA to inscribe on her grave marker: SHE WERENT NO TROUBLE. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning. Your husbands told me so much about you. Susan, Im sorry to hear about your husband. 1. (talking to Del Que barried up to his neck in the sand) For that matter, the US Rockies play a second fiddle to the steep, loose, icy faces of the Canadian Rockies. eyeball with a rusty deer Subscribe to the Magazine Preparation Survival Transportation Gear Newsletter Magazine FAQ Search Subscribe to the magazine What do these sentences mean? So lets start with the strict meaning. JJ, in my book, is perhaps the best movie of all time and every spoken line is well-crafted and meaningful. Whats he shouting at? And of course, has is grammatically correct as well (horses have four feet, but a horse has four feet). What's the meaning of the phrase 'Keep your powder dry'? Internet is horrible. To any place that is wild, Muir replied. Continue with Recommended Cookies. He talks a little about the tribes and their natures. You couldnt go no better. The poodle behind the house window always yaps at the coyote prowling past. I was in fifth grade I believe and it defined the future directions of our lives for my friend Geoff (Marines, not Army, BTW) and me. Hit us during the formative years I guess. He arrived in San Francisco and was heading around the first of April, 1869. I can out jump, out run, throw down, drag out and whip any man in old Kaintuck. Ill have to watch it with him and grab a few more choice quotes. Oh yeah, he called me Pilgrim from that day forward. Was wondering what tribe they were. Yours truly, Hatchet Jack." "I am Bearclaw Chris Lapp, blood kin to the grizzer that bit Jim Bridger's ass. When JJ gets back to discover Swan and Caleb slain. He also quoted A River Runs Through It, chapter and verse. File from the back of the axe head, toward the edge and out. :-). Keep Your Powder Dry - YouTube 0:00 / 4:02 Keep Your Powder Dry George A. Ashmore Sr. 291 subscribers Subscribe 53 2.4K views 5 years ago Nostalgic WWII Song. OhThe Revenant was a remake of A Man in the Wilderness, with Richard Harris (A Man called Horse, from that period as well). I repeat them relentlessly mostly to the deaf ears of the pilgrims in our society. 5. Peace, XHTML: You can use these tags:

. Jeremiah Johnson! I say Paints got off easy. JJ: Anyone pass by recently? Loved it so much my son is named Jeremiah Caleb. Born in 65 (when Jackson Browne was 17, I guess). . Have not watched it much recently but finding this blog lit the fire again. I was stopping the film and using the subtitles to help, so thats probably why I got that wrong. My first thought to Jims last comment was to think that for about 100 years, Europeans cut each other to pieces because they disagreed as to whether the bread in the host was changed into Christ (Catholics), co-existed with the body of Christ (Lutherans) or that Christ was truly present, but spiritually, not materially (Reformed). Ive spent a lot of time mountaineering in the Alps, so I just love to say I aint never seen em, but my common sense tells me the Andes is foothills and the Alps is for children to climb., And I realize I cant even stick to my three faves. Still lookin for the Scar up and hair over quote,. JJ and Swan were getting along very well, who knows, maybe Caleb would have started talking. Nobody knows where abouts he come from and it dont seem to matter much. I like to use that when my wife or any number of my immediate family, is thinking about doing something that might draw undue attention to me. Besides, maybe she aint near bad JJ-I am sorry then BC-that you look BC-Youre not likely to meet up with someone of my good nature JJ-snort. Had my head full of JJ adventures to live. Its not only the words he saysbut the non verbal language. [2] The allusion is to gunpowder which soldiers had to keep dry in order to be ready to fight when required. No idea how many visitors I get or anything like that. Maybe this is in Crow Killer also. There ya go! Ive updated it. No matter, The Revenant took place in South Dakota and there are no Rocky Mountains here either. Especially since JJ led the US Cavalry through those lands. As to why Johnson goes after the raiding party, but doesnt go after Paints His Shirt Red, I think he feels completely justified in killing the raiding party, as a direct result of their actions, and settled his score with them (all but one anyway). One, a novel, Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher. ,,,,Lodge-poled her at Dead Wolf Creek and traded her fer a Hawkin gun! Long days and pleasant nights (not a JJ quote, but another obsession of mine, Stephen Kings The Dark Tower series). Some say hes up there still. Top Westerns I start sharp, keep an eye on it, but usually just touch it up during lunch with a stone, and do fine. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I aint used to it., Maybe you best go down to a town. A true masterpiece that should NEVER be remade. Bear Claw has a hard time figuring out or tracking women. Since he preferred to live in the mountains rather than a town, being able to live there without the constant worry of an attack, the most logical decision would be to make peace after so long. Best Overall Hatchet: Grnsfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet. Its Grown particular? which actually makes sense (Crow in particular doesnt make logical sense). [Lived with a she mountain lion in a cave up in the Musselshell.] Keep your hatchet sharp. It has turned out to be a great joy to find out how 50 years after the fact, there are still so many people who are moved by the film. Thanks for the comment. Edward Hayes, who edited the anthology in which the work first appeared, calls it a "well-authenticated anecdote of Cromwell". I swear I watched Jeremiah Johnson every weekend for 5 years. KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY. As in have you become particular about what you eat since I last saw you?, Ah I just cant pick *a* favorite. I just remembered why i was searching for JJ quotes in the first place. Down trail! Then later, after be sets his beaver traps for the day with Caleb and shaves . I dont speak any Flathead you know. I was only a year old when it was released. There was a guy fishing in the creek in the only good swimming hole and we were talking and I said, Well, Id take a swim if I wouldnt be molesting your fish?. I just hope that if they do remake the film they get a part in the beginning right. What trouble?. It deeply saddens me to think of how absolutely terrified Caleb mustve been when he is killed. Flip the blade over and repeat the process to the other edge of the hatchet. Horses were having trouble. JJ: You alright? Not as soon as you can find em. Maybe its meant to be a tribal mark? . DQ: No ones passed by in front of me. Damn your blade looks so much sharper/prettier than mine! Legend has it that the Crow sent 18 or 19 braves to settle their dispute. Not sure if it was mentioned yet but the movie credits state that the film is based on the book, Mountain Man, by Vardis Fisher. Thats so sweet. I too bought the LP to relive the film in my younger years. The other, Crow Killer, The Saga of Liver-Eating Johnson, by Raymond Thorp and Robert Bunker . Throughout my years, and my persistent muttering of quotes from the movie, every once in a while I will cross paths with a stranger upon hearing a quote will raise an excited finger and point at me. But the first peace he finds is happy and the second one is melancholy. Oh, of course youre right that a lot of the story is absurd, but we arent in it for a documentary, are we? lived in Pocatello and lot of kin in UTAH. Thanks for the JJ quotes and also for your quip. Nevada Smith "Keep your powder dry and your Tomahawk sharp" Gen. Rogers, Green Mountain Men, 7 . I always thought it was an obscure movie and I only made this page because one friend and I communicate by using JJ quotes all the time, so I thought it would be fun for me and him. To be honest, I called in sick at work to see the release of Jeremiah Johnson at the theater in 1972. Del gue puts scalps on jjs saddle horn. Get in line on that one bear claw. I am Bear Claw Chris Lapp. But the Great Rocky Mountains are far more fearsome, and still today. Havent watched it yet in 2018! So Ill keep an ear open next time through. . Shouldnt we have Planning or Demanding here instead? Music is good as well scenarios are good think about thiss movie quite a bit so fortunate to be able to own a copy. Try to get young people to watch it all the time . I have not tracking or analytics on this website, so I literally do not know if it gets one visitor a month or a thousand (I know its not a million!). Del Gue sniffing.Jeremiah.you can smell those savages ? Like everyone else, Ive seen this movie more than any other. I always get choked up. As a young romantic, Casablanca was my favorite flick. I recommend it, too. Jj You smelling them Blackfeet? Watch the movie. Width meaningful stout hearted, has sand, sturdiness, solid, can take a licking; that sort of thing. Blackfoot and Crow, mean and fearsome. Your fine efforts have generated a quote or two right here that I feel are worthy of repeating. His brother owned a small fly-by-night bronze foundry for western art, and thats where I took a job to pay for schooling. Man who shot Liberty Valence Some folks say youre dead on account of this. I know its not grammatically correct, but what mountain man is concerned with grammar. Never seen it. True Grit w/John Wayne Talks about it constantly, and might just become a mountain man. Werent no griz left anyway., Would you happen to know what month of the year it is?, No, I I truly wouldnt. I ended up frequently snow skiing where much of the movie was filmed. Not sure, my memory is a little worse than bad. Im sure film students and such dont think its the best movie of all time, but for those us who were captivated by it (especially at a young age), I think it has no equal. You two know each other!? It was Spring down below. Hey guys, first my apologies that some comments were not getting approved. Cheyenne she were, should be Cheyenne she was. Now you watch your topknot! I know who you are, the same dumb pilgrim Ive been listening to for 20 days and smellin for three. I read the book, and I did the sculpture barechested, buckskin breeks, bowie knife in a large fist. Sometimes I have things on my mind and on rare occasions, I write them down. As Del Gue comments around the fire. I understand Bear Claw better now. I just discovered this blog and had the greatest time reading all the comments. To which we will spend a few minutes discussing our favorite parts of the story. keep your powder dry Take care of yourself; be prepared. Ive never thought Paints His Shirt Red was there, but rather that he wanted to make sure Johnson knew where the attack came from, so had one of his braves leave his calling card as it has been called. Thanks for this post. Well give me a few weeks. . Magnificent 7 either one Sad, but he should be remembered. As for the other, not sure there either. People ask me, Were it worth the trouble? I say, Ha? But everyday shes still with us is a blessing. Paints his shirt surely wound have had some fore knowledge of jj and his reputation which was what? Keep your nose in the wind and your Eye along the skyline. How can you pick one quote as the best! Keep Your Powder Dry and Your Knife Sharp Family Gazette. WASATCH CHARLIE, Meanest bitch that ever balled for beads kinda rolls off the tongue too, lol. Lucky they were Crow, Apache would have sent 50 at once. If Paints His Shirt Red was in the war party that took Swan and Caleb, he would have been finished off by Jeremiah. I use that quote often. I was muttering quotes, when chances arose. Great to read all the quotes as I am again watching the movie. Going for the Musselshell. Thats how I hear it. Thanks for the heads up Pat. I really need to get this line right..which is it? He stopped someone in the street and asked the best way out of town. It is probably the only movie I ever saw multiple times in the pre-VCR days, not counting The Wizard of Oz, because it came on TV every year and my sister was a big fan. first comment,,, is,,, its,, grow,, in, not grown,, like,, growing particular,,,, not about feeding. There is a JJ sound track, it is good and reminds me of the movie while I listen. Love to see other people fell the same about movie . Of course doesnt understand women. Sydney Pollack is one of my top directors. The Searchers I dont believe April. What trouble? Thats really contextual and you have to know the movie, but I just love Redfords delivery and my wife knows what it means when I say it. My two faves in your post are actually in the original post the one about the Rocky Mtns being the marrow of the world and Ive been to a town., I like this quote: l plan to be here a long time and l do not want them down on me.. No JJ fan should be without it. Ive got the prettiest gal, the fastest horse, and the ugliest dog this side of hell. I think it is Robert Redfords best work, and Will Geer and Stephan Gierasch with show stealing performances. If art does not trouble you a little, what is the purpose? seen it 30 times !!! JJ: Whats happened to your face JJ was a young man of proper width in order to go through what he experienced & be able to come out while on the other side. Best movie EVER! Some folks like it. Well, mandate may be a little coarse. I dont think my mind works quite right without JJ rolling around in there somewhere. Others include The Cowboys The Shootist and Its a Wonderful Life. And, for laughs its hard to beat The Mountain Men with Charlton Heston and Brian Keith. Long live the tale, and the men who believe what it says. I only knew him in passing but he seemed like a good joe. Skin thatin Pilgrim and Ill get you another! And im pretty positive thats the right quote. I have to say that Ive never heard of Nevada Smith, but Ill have to put it on the list. the natures couldnt get them below, Tryin? When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us. Two things Id add. And yet, the film is really one of the most sensitive, nuanced, rich and beautiful portrayals of Indian culture ever to reach film, portraying the diversity of tribes, the web of interactions, the range of white perceptions and so forth. This is sooo cool. .Theres no laws for the brave ones, and no asylums for the crazy ones.. I, too, am a huge JJ fanand this made me want to jump back under the covers and watch it yet again. Paints His Shirt Red seeks out Johnson, and makes the first gesture. I wish you all the strength and patience in the world, Rex. Don't forget nothing. I like to think that Paints His Shirt Red is simply and respectfully saying this has gone on long enough, to which Johnson, with his outstretched arm seemingly reaching out to Paints His Shirt Red, wholeheartedly agrees with. 2023 Raised By Turtles. In 1985 I took a job in South Bend, Indiana and moved there from Colorado. Bought it on VHS when I got my first player, then DVD. Jeremiah Johnson is one of my favorite movies. Its one of my pet peeves, sorry. And watch it any time I see it on. My son and have watched this movie countless times. His movements, his grunts. Watch yourn.

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