buckee Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 My only claim to fame. I grew up and went to public school with James Cameron, the famous Hollywood producer who coined the phrase "I'm King of the world" after winning an award for "The Titantic" Jimmy is on the far right, and that's me beside him. All four of us, Pat, Reta, Jimmy and myself, painted this Mural for Centenial year 1967. It hangs now in the Public Library in Niagara Falls. Here's Jimmy today (well, a few years ago...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? i am e decedent of the mayflower. one of my great ancestors come over on the mayflower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Not much! LOL! I did work for Shirley Temple Black and her husband! Great people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My claim to fame....well I know Buckee! That should count for something now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I had breakfast Friday morning with the CEO (#1 man) of a little corporation known as McDonalds. I'm building the stairs in his new 18,000sq.ft. home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mcmullin Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My Grandpa was a WWII POW for almost two years in Germany. Stalag 17 They made a movie about the camp he was in, and he was part of the escape attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] My only claim to fame. I grew up and went to public school with James Cameron, the famous Hollywood producer who coined the phrase "I'm King of the world" after winning an award for "The Titantic" Jimmy is on the far right, and that's me beside him. All four of us, Pat, Reta, Jimmy and myself, painted this Mural for Centenial year 1967. It hangs now in the Public Library in Niagara Falls. Here's Jimmy today (well, a few years ago...lol) [/ QUOTE ] Hey WHat about killing that buck with a pocket knife last year? Thats davie crocket material right there the stuff legends are made of, move over John Wayne here comes buckie. I have no claim to fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Don't know if they are "Claims to Fame", but here is what I got. Family traces back to Kit Carson Once stood and sang on the stage of the Grand Ol Opry. I was only 11 or 12, but hey I was there. Shot in a Archery tournament with Travis Turner, Matt Morrett, and Lee and Tiffany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Anybody who lives in Northern NY is familiar with the Great Adirondack Tragedy. In fact this year is the 100th annivesary and they have published just this year another book based upon the story. My Grandmother was Grace's cousin and used to live just down the street from her. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? my family use to be in a major family feud with the Lincolns, back in the day. ( I don't really remember the story, i do believe there was a book written about it though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTrophyHunter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? my dad worked for hank williams jr for 12yrs and i hunted with him every time he came down. i also met a few of the Dallas cowboys coaches and manager and hunted with them too for a week. i met kid rock too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] Anybody who lives in Northern NY is familiar with the Great Adirondack Tragedy. In fact this year is the 100th annivesary and they have published just this year another book based upon the story. My Grandmother was Grace's cousin and used to live just down the street from her. Ranger [/ QUOTE ] A link to the murder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm an AMERICAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Mine would be my grandfather. He was pretty popular back in his day as a country music singer/musicsian/songwriter. He had a morning TV show on the east coast that ran for over 30 years. His name is Arthur Smith and he wrote and recorded the famous song "Dueling Banjos". You can read more about my granddad here... http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/smith_arthur/bio.jhtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Thats about the only song I can play on the banjo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TC308 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm realated to Jesse James on my dad's side and I'm related to the lead singer of Sugarland (not close). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My claim to FAME comes from my father and his father and his father before him... Morals, Honesty, Respect for others and myself, and hard work.... these are the only true CLAIMS of FAME I'm interested in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm me. What the heck else do I need??? All the "famous" people I've socialized with are quite inconsequential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] My only claim to fame. I grew up and went to public school with James Cameron, the famous Hollywood producer who coined the phrase "I'm King of the world" after winning an award for "The Titantic" Jimmy is on the far right, and that's me beside him. All four of us, Pat, Reta, Jimmy and myself, painted this Mural for Centenial year 1967. It hangs now in the Public Library in Niagara Falls. Here's Jimmy today (well, a few years ago...lol) [/ QUOTE ] Just wanna point out to everyone that Steve came full circle. He has a paint brush in his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm "Pennsylvanias Mightiest Piscator", a great hunter, and a fine figure of a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I am the first in my family to not work in the cattle business. I like to think i am a good guide and outfitter. I also like to think I'm an all around good guy. Just ask Steve Beilgard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My cousin was engaged to Jennifer Capriati for 6 yrs. I met her a few times and talked to her on the phone a couple times because my cousin gave her my # to get ahold of him. My home town is the place where the last legal hanging took place. His name was Charlie Birger and he tried to kill the mayor of West City which is a little town that's considered Benton. He was a ganster and feuded with the Shelton gang. The KKK was actually considered the "Good" guys because they quelled some of the fighting. WHen I was a Senior in High School, I was asked by the Franklin Co. Historical Society to come up with the schematics for a replica of the Gallows Birger was hanged from. I got to use the Original photos from 1932 as well as some blowups. They were built and I didn't even get my name on the plaque that tells who all contributed to the effort. They used the same trap door as well. Jon Malkovich and Doug Collins are from my home town and I have met both. My neighbor growing up is Jon Malkovich's aunt and I met Doug Collins a few times while in high school. My County was the sight of one of the worst coal mine disasters in history and was featured on the history channel. 119 people were killed on Dec. 21st. 1951 and my friend's grandpa was killed in the disaster as well. My home town was the first town any Beatle ever performed in America. George Harrison's sister lived next to the high school and her home is now a Bed and breakfast called, "A Hard Day's Night Inn" He jammed with my ex-fiance's uncle the summer before they Officially came to America and the rest is history. He visited any time they got close to the area and he performed a few of their first hits before anyone else had heard them since Harrison wrote them. Not really MY claims to fame but interesting items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I once took a leak next pro wrestler Michael "P.S." Haynes of the famed Fabulous Freebirds at a Braves game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I have two. The first is that I've been on CNN and MSNBC. Second, I am a single man and I was able to convence the State of Indiana to approve an adoption 3 years ago. My son is four now. That's the one nearest my heart. I've been looking for a girl for two years now. Came close last year with a young girl who didn't want to keep her baby. Parents ended up taking her. Can't say much about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] My only claim to fame. I grew up and went to public school with James Cameron, the famous Hollywood producer who coined the phrase "I'm King of the world" after winning an award for "The Titantic" Jimmy is on the far right, and that's me beside him. All four of us, Pat, Reta, Jimmy and myself, painted this Mural for Centenial year 1967. It hangs now in the Public Library in Niagara Falls. Here's Jimmy today (well, a few years ago...lol) [/ QUOTE ] That's pretty cool Steve. You ever think about getting in touch with him. Maybe he's got a part set aside just for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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