OCM Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just got my annual invitation to the " Authentic Bonnie & Clyde Festival 2016 " in Gibsland, Louisiana. They've had this going for many, many years. I've been to 3 of them in the past, lot of outlaw fun.Date is May 20th and 21st in Gibsland. About a 3 hour run from Dallas. Still have a lot of friends that attend this.I got a sweet picture I took of Marie Barrow, Clyde's little sis, holding up a 18 BAR. She said," how the hell did Clyde hold this thing up" . She was exactly the same size as Bonnie-Anyway, if you go have fun. OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I got an invite a few years ago from a fellow armchair historian and 30's costuming friend (I think he used to be on here); he and his wife run the Public Enemies of 1934 website (https://publicenemiesof1934.shutterfly.com/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Public-Enemies-of-1934-221308427883867/), or at least are members of the group. Although I've never been, I plan on trying to make it out there on day, for the fun, Rob Edited April 29, 2016 by ghostsoldier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Hell yes Rob, you should. Jonathan Davis, the leader of the group " Public Enemies " is a long time old friend of mine, He introduced me to Marie Barrow, also co-wrote Jim Knight's book AND has his own book out now.I've met a lot of these guys-Fun time, go to the Historians meeting Friday night-TELL JONATHAN YOU KNOW SANDY....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That will surprise him -In a good way. You're a Louisiana boy ( or close), a must ! Just up the street from you. They might get you involved in the festival shoot-out, need extras. Edited April 30, 2016 by OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostsoldier Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hell yes Rob, you should. Jonathan Davis, the leader of the group " Public Enemies " is a long time old friend of mine, He introduced me to Marie Barrow, also co-wrote Jim Knight's book AND has his own book out now.I've met a lot of these guys-Fun time, go to the Historians meeting Friday night-TELL JONATHAN YOU KNOW SANDY....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That will surprise him -In a good way. You're a Louisiana boy ( or close), a must ! Just up the street from you. They might get you involved in the festival shoot-out, need extras. I'm a north Florida boy, but it's not that far for me....been over to the Big Easy several times. As a matter of fact, he invited me to wear some of my 30's duds out there for the event, and be some "background" help; work schedule (and putting kids through college) being what it is, I haven't made it that far yet (i.e, spare $$$). But when I'm finally able to go, I'll be sure to drop "name drop" you on Jonathan! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 The Festival is still going, Boots is still around, landscapes keep changing, if you can, push it for a weekend-You've got the set-up, I've seen your postings.I have a lot of fun memories there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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