The “Go Fund Me” Page is Launched

As the official start of the “Maverick MAK’s Living Wage + Affordable Housing Cross Colorado Horseback Ride”, I have launched a “Go Fund Me” page, as well as a Facebook Page for messaging and news. 
From Horses to tack, a canvas tent, and the various support gear one will need for this endeavor, I need help paying for all this.  Help me make a splash and get this angle on this issue recognized. 
Click on the photo to become part it. Let’s make America the Country we teach our kids it is. 

 

 

Thomas Boyd and His Amazing Marxophone Musical Instrument

From my blog … The Pueblo Scout.
If you have ever walked Union Avenue in downtown Pueblo, and started to hear sounds that you have been unable to quite exactly identify the exact source, chances are those sounds were  being created by a one Thomas Boyd and his Marxophone.   Among other exotic instruments he likes to play, this one of the more interesting sounding sound creations.  You can catch Thomas playing this or one of his other interesting instruments on Union Avenue in Downtown Pueblo, Colorado on just about any given day. 
You can see more photos on my Facebook Page and     Check out the video below to hear this amazing sounding musical instrument.

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My last Commercial video.

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Neon Animals, A Gallery, A store, a Place for the Ages.

There are some places that seam simply to exude positive energy.  Around the Pueblo area  we have  several,  rarely though is it a place of business.   Combine art, business, and good company, and you arrive at  Neon Animals.   Tucked away nicely at 105 W. 2nd Street in Downtown Pueblo, the Gallery/store is located convieniently in the center of town and close to other business’s.  It is becoming knownas  a social center for some of the creative class of Pueblo.  A gathering of souls, so to say.  
It’s Curator, Artist Danielle Harwell, and Co-Curator, Mathew Taylor,  hosts a monthy ‘”showing”, formally displaying the art of local talent.  Although this is an event that is promoted through Facebook, there is a daily stream of activity as a sort of unofficial  “Artist Union Hall”.   Some may know Mathew from the spectacular mural work he does as part of a team here in Pueblo.  They are the crew behind the “Bear”, the “Horse”, and several other massive and beautiful Murals that decorate the Greater Pueblo area..The Pueblo Scout has plans for a story on Mathew and the crew in the near future.
Neon  Animals has and is developing as not only an excellent small venue for art in Pueblo, it’s also a great place to meet new freiends, artists, and of course, network.
One would have to say it is a place that one should “experience” in order to truly understand a place of good Karma.  So if your downtown and interested in art, be sure sure to come down and experience it for yourself. PLEASE!, Donate here .. https://goo.gl/2HpzbM
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Cowboy’s love their Comfortable Boots at Cowboy Supply

Us Cowboy types really love our boots, and some of us have no problems with the different styles available, but as we age finding a comfortable pair of Cowboy Boots (this is of course including Ranch Boots, Ropers, Wellingtons, and Buckaroos) that fit our feet correctly. Learning over the years what works and what works, for what job, can take years.   It’s those years of experience that the staff at Cowboy Supply in downtown Pueblo, Colorado.
Today’s modern Western boots inherit the engineering and modern materials of their footwear brethren to make the most comfortable and durable boots ever.   You will find the experience and product knowledge at the Cowboy Supply Store to guide you to the perfect pair of Western Boots.

 

Renew your Old Cowboy Hat, or get a Get a New One.

One can search and search and find nothing, but every now and then one makes unexpected discoveries that one doesn’t expect.  While researching the history of the store for the new Cowboy Supply Blog, http://cowboysupplypueblo.blogspot.com/, I tried to find the old website www.thecowboysupply.com, which no longer exists at that address.  I discovered some old radio ads that were made for Bill that most likely haven’t been heard in a while.  So this is the first of four redoes of those ads with music and video clips of the store added.  The first, on Cowboy Hats. is below. 
You can see the page at https://web.archive.org/web/20130617015444/http://www.thecowboysupply.com/. 
It’s interesting to look back on the original website and see History.  

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Pueblo’s Long Time Cowboy Store Closing

I have learned the the famed Clark’s Western Store, being known as the “Cowboy Supply” store for the last years, are closing their doors.  Below is a quote of a message that appeared on the Cowboy Supply Blog and Facebook page in the last few days.  It will be sad to see them go. I will miss them as friends and clients.
”Attention Cowboy Supply Friends... With a heavy heart, but a smile on our face,  The Famous Cowboy Supply will be closing it's doors forever. We want to express to you, our local and loyal customers our deepest appreciation for your long time support. The fire in our hearts has slowly diminished as our beloved owner Bill Merhoff passed away nearly a year ago now. It seems like just yesterday.
As a final THANK YOU to the Pueblo community our retirement sale will start this FRIDAY November 20th at 9AM sharp. We've cleared out the basement, the back rooms, and the attic and are getting ready for a sale to end all sales. You know we wouldn't consider going out without a BANG!
Sale hours are 9AM to 9PM Friday & Saturday - 10AM to 6PM Sunday. Don't miss these deals for your holiday shopping. Thank you so much! We hope to see you here!”
The store is located at 300 N Main St, Pueblo, Colorado. 719) 43-4383

Below is a promo video I recently produced for the Cowboy Supply Store.

CSU Pueblo Faculty Woodwind Quintet Presents La Cheminee Du Roie Rene By Darius Milhaud

It has been an honor to work with the CSU Pueblo Faculty Woodwind Quintet.  It has been one of my longer projects, and I have learned from the process.  I thank them for the wonderful opportunity.  
The performers pictured at left are, Andrea Artley, Flute
Sherry Boyer, Oboe
Pam (Pamela?) Diaz, Clarinet
Leroy Gonzalez, Bassoon
Gary Stephens, Horn

Audio produced and edited by Jeff Valentine
Audio Engineered by Kevin Harbison
Special Thanks to:
Dr. David Volk, CSU-Pueblo Music Department Chair
Christine Pittman, Pueblo Riverwalk.

I hope you enjoy the video.

A message from Maverick MAK (Marcel)

A Pueblo Alley

Union Avenue, Pueblo CO, Looking South

Pueblo West as viewed from Liberty Point

Promo for the Amethyst Dragon

The Flag at Liberty Point, Pueblo West, Colorado.

The Ghost of Maggie

Don’t worry, she’s still with us …

The Photographer

A portrait of Thomas

Be sure to check for deals at The Amethyst Dragon, in Pueblo, CO

Be sure to check The Amethyst Dragon daily for specials and new cool things.

This years Chile & Frijoles Festival is about begin, and our inventory will be flying out of the store, so be sure to check out our huge selection in the slide show below. And remember, we also offer Custom Embroidery, logos, and T-Shirts. 
If your club or business needs custom work, be sure to check our prices first!

 

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Introducing the Pueblo Scout

Having been a Blogger, Citizen Journalist and Photo Journalist for over 10 years now, and now residing here in Pueblo, it is only natural for me to create a page just for this locality.  So be sure to check out “The Pueblo Scout”.  One can view my past work at my pages Marcel Kuemmet Photography, Wisconsin Confidential and Colorado Confidential.  You can also view more photos and opinion, and ‘friend” me at My Facebook page.

Recently arrived  from Denver, I am more comfortable in a smaller community like Pueblo.  I like Denver, I just don’t want to live there.  I plan on heading to a Ranch in central Colorado later next year, but for now I will use my skills and experience to provide an alternative content rich media alternative to the Pueblo area.

http://thepuebloscout.blogspot.com/