September 16, 2009
TuhTONKa Fire Engine
Our dad was from Oklahoma and we have some Indian blood in us from his side of the family. I was always fascinated by this and quizzed him constantly about what specific tribe we were associated with. All he would ever say was, “I hope it was Cherokee, but I’m afraid it was Apache”.
After doing exhaustive research into this subject, I have concluded it was neither Cherokee or Apache… it was TuhTONKa. As we know from the movie “Dances With Wolves” (which is where I did the bulk of my research) tuhTONKa means buffalo… or dumb bear… I probably need to watch that again to firm up my conclusions.
Anyway, above we see the TuhTONKa medicine man DancesWithWeasels, styling in a pair of high top Chuck Taylor moccasins.
The Comments
Doug Jones
September 16, 2009
yes, I recognize this guy from our backyard Pow Wows in the “Grove.” I always like it when the weasels join in… it makes every dance just that more exciting!
~ StandsWITHaFISH
Dennis Jones
September 16, 2009
..good to hear from you StandsWithaFish!
...wasn’t little brother Don’s indian name StandsToPee? ...I can’t remember…
Don Jones
September 16, 2009
Wrong again WeaselWacker… my indian given name was: High Steppin’ RabbitSmasher.
Dennis Jones
September 16, 2009
...sorry HiSteppinWabbitSmasher…
Don Jones
September 16, 2009
Yes, that was indeed pronounced Wabbit.
Weally weirud I forgot that…
Jeff
September 16, 2009
I had plenty of Tuh TONKA trucks growing up.. Does that count?? If so my name shall be Big Chief Tablet
Dennis Jones
September 16, 2009
...in the sacred Brother Jones Circle Of Trust Lodge you shall be known from this point on as…
BigChiefTablet…congratulations…
JEFF
September 17, 2009
Is that war paint on his face or rabid Weasel bite marks?
I’m pretty sure weasel bites can transmit the dreaded “Pig Fever”.The "Ripleys" Guy
September 18, 2009
Off subject a little…received the “new” Toddler Read Bible yesterday and the GDaughter loves it!! Thanks, StandsInAFog
Dennis Jones
September 18, 2009
...in the sacred Brother Jones Circle Of Trust Lodge you shall be known from this point on as
StandsInaFog
congratulations
Don Jones
September 18, 2009
StandsInAFog,
Easier to see Toddler Bible if you defog your bathroom and lay off bean diet.
HIghSteppinWabbitSmasher
Dennis Jones
September 19, 2009
...in the sacred Brother Jones Circle Of Trust Lodge you shall be known from this point on as…
HiSteppinWabbitSmasher
congratulations
The "Ripleys" Guy
September 21, 2009
Trust me HiSteppinWabbitSmasher, it goes well beyond the bean diet. AND lets just leave it there!
kalonji
September 21, 2009
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very inspiring !
all the best :-)
Dennis Jones
September 22, 2009
...thanks, Kalonji
edward ernest
September 22, 2009
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