Words of wisdom from America's greatest general:
[W]e made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake. We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers.
Happy Birthday, Bobby Lee.
General Lee and Traveller
Posted by floridacracker at January 19, 2005 07:19 AM
Is it just my Old eyes or is General Lee talking into a cell phone? At least he dismounted.
Posted by: Granny Jan at January 19, 2005 02:45 PMI hate people gabbing on the cell phone while they ride their horses. Shut up and ride!
The General always did have nice manners.
Posted by: Donnah at January 19, 2005 03:15 PMWhere'd you get that great photograph? I Love REL; went to the college he presided over and believe it or not, have actually seen -- and petted! -- Traveller*
Carl
* Though I must admit that "Big T" had gotten a little mangy by 1972. He's since been suitably-- and honorably interred.
I chose that pic because it was the best I could find of Traveller. It's got him looking straight into the camera.
I knew that had him out of his grave and on display until reburial. It's funny you got a chance to see him. You saw Duane and you saw Traveller. You're the coolest, Carl.
My Dad always uses him to bait the Yankees down at McDonalds where he has his morning coffee. He'll ask one "What was Lee's horse's name?".
The Yankee will say "Traveller."
Dad'll say "And what was Grant's horse's name?"
The Yankee will say "I don't know."
Then Dad'll say "That's 'cause nobody gives a shit about Grant."
He gets to use that one over and over.
Posted by: Donnah at January 19, 2005 04:05 PM"He gets to use that one over and over."
Excellent riddle. With your Dad's blessing I will start using it too! That's much better'n that little "Fergit, Hell!" soldier I been usin' as my front-end license tag*
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*Relax, Yankees and Aussies; it's a joke.
Posted by: Carl in Atlanta at January 19, 2005 04:41 PM