#Oakley Crabtree

[a5tr0n0m1cal]

Oakley and Talise

[lifewithaview]

Thomas Craig and Sarah Strange in Murdoch Mysteries (2008) Mild Mild West

S2E1

While attending Buffalo Bill Cody's Western Extravaganza, Det. Murdoch, Insp. Brackenreid, Constable Crabtree and Dr. Ogden witness a killing when a stunt apparently goes bad. The stunt involved one legendary wild west gunman shooting the other who catches the bullet in his teeth. It's all trickery of course and he's not supposed to be shot for real. Murdoch determines that the man was actually shot by someone with a rifle. When the second member of the stunt team is also killed, Murdoch starts looking into their past to find a solution to the crime. A horse hair provides the vital clue. Insp. Brackenreid's wife has joined the temperance league and he has promised to give up drink. An encounter with the flirtatious Annie Oakley puts an end to that.

*McRawlins is said to make "only $40 a week" - more than five times what Murdoch is said to make in the third episode.

[thewanderingace]

Hey, can you tell me a bit more about the murdoch mysteries? i am considering watching it but it seems to be a long running show and i just kinda wanted to know what i’m getting into

(i wrote up something a lot more detailed and well written but tumblr deleted it for me before I could save it)

Ooooh my god yes!!! I'd love to tell you all about Murdoch Mysteries.

Okay so this is a murder mystery show set in Toronto Canada and is set in the year 1895 (well it starts in the year 1895 and then moves forward one year per season. It's been 15 seasons now so the show is currently set in about 1909/1910).

It stars William Murdoch, a police detective who solves crimes using his intellect and love of science. It's full of history with lots of real historical figures making appearances like Teddy Roosevelt, Alexander Graham Bell, Arthur Conon Doyle, Annie Oakley, Nikola Tesla, Emma Goldman, HP Lovecraft, Harry Houdini, and Helen Keller. It's equal parts drama/emotion and insanity/comedy, has got fantastic characters including some awesome women, and some really great story lines and villains.

It's the perfect mix of period drama and crime show and I cannot get enough of it. 15 years and I'm not the least bit ready to be done with it. It certainly has its moments of "what the fuck" but overall it's so good.

Let me tell you about the characters!

William Murdoch is the star. He's logical, stiff, loves modern science, a devout Roman Catholic, and believes in rules both societal and law but over the years, his friendship with Brackenreid, Julia, and George loosen him up.

Julia Ogden is the city coroner. She's a badass doctor who kicks ass in whatever field of study she tries. City coroner, medical doctor, psychologist, etc.

Thomas Brackenreid is the police inspector. He’s a traditional copper who loves a good drink and is quick to anger but he’s loyal to a fault and is much more open to the modern world than others think he is.

George Crabtree is Murdoch's right hand man. He's sweet, funny, brave, and creative. He has a penchant for writing and thinking of new inventions or giving Murdochs inventions proper names. He also believes in all things supernatural. Things like vampires, martians, venutions, werewolves, krampus, etc.

Henry Higgins is George's best friend and fellow constable. He’s a pretty big slack off and a lady chaser but is a good friend and tries his best. We love him.

And in season 10 we get the absolutely amazing Llewellyn Watts whom I adore. He's also a detective who transferred to Station House 1 because he didn’t get along with anyone in his previous Station House. He's socially awkward, much more philosophical than Murdoch, enjoys a good glass of wine, prefers the foot on the street version of police work, and oh yeah he’s gay and Jewish.

Then there are the other coroners throughout the years: Emily Grace, Rebecca James, and Violet Hart.

Emily Grace who was Julia’s first protege. She’s strong willed, intelligent, and very modern. She fights for women’s suffrage, advocates for women’s rights and loves being a pathologist. She dates George for a while and then falls in love with a woman.

Rebecca is Julia’s next protege. She’s was a medical student before losing her patronage so Julia takes her on as her assistant. She grows into a wonderful medical examiner and doctor. Rebecca is kind, brave and hungry for knowledge.

Violet Hart is the current medical examiner. She’s highly intelligent and goes after what she wants and what she believes she deserves no matter the cost. She has ambitions.

There are so many other characters to love as well like Terrence Meyers, Constable Jackson, Louise Cherry, Nina Bloom, James Pendrick, James Gillies, Eva Pearce, The Newsomes and more.

The show is amazing and full of mystery, fun, emotion, and history. I highly recommend it.  Feel free to explore my #murdoch mysteries tag to see more!

[karlenebean]

Murdoch Mysteries

So it has recently occurred to me that not everyone has seen the tv series Murdoch Mysteries!!! AHHHH...it is so so good.

To break it down:

Turn of the 20th century detective show set in Toronto Canada. Follows the work of a brilliant detective William Murdoch, his rough and tumble boss Thomas Brackenried, a couple sweet and hard working constables Henry Higgins and George Crabtree and the lovely lady coroner Dr Julia Ogden

It’s very well written

Murdoch is periodically making scientific breakthroughs and inventing things

George is continually coming up with the best theories and ways to market the detective’s inventions

You have periodic guest appearances by famous people like Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, H G Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini and many more

Julia Ogden never takes shit from anyone 

It deals with a great many different topics and ideas including homosexuality, racism, suffrage, formation of unions, the start of hockey, psychiatry, temperance, religion, divorce, abortion, residential schools (a little bit) and many other things. 

The main cast is somewhat white washed at the beginning but other characters continue to become more and more colourful. The emergence of psychiatry as a legitimate form of medicine is also covered. The story always depicts very strong and interesting women. It’s a Canadian Production. 

Check it out!! It used to be on netflix, if you live in Canada it’s available online and there might be other ways to watch it. If you do let me know I’d love to hear people’s thoughts

[the-record-obituaries]

October 31, 2018: Obituaries

Lael Carlton, 93

Mrs. Lael Catherine Carlton, age 93 of Boomer, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilkesboro.

               Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM November 3rd, 2018 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Boomer with Rev. Karen Roberts officiating.            The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Friday evening November 2nd, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

               Mrs. Carlton was born February 24, 1925 in Marana , AZ to Thomas Marvin Carlton and Hazel Myrtle Thompkins. She was retired from teaching at Moravian Falls Elementary School. While at Moravian Falls, she earned Teacher of the Year and became a member of the National Educational Association.  Mrs. Carlton was a member of Wilkesboro United Methodist Church.

               In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Vernon "Pete" Carlton, a sister; Cleo Goff and a brother; Keith Carlton.

               She is survived by a daughter; Cindy Winslow and husband Ernest of Boomer, two grandchildren; Brooke Crabtree and husband Josh of Bristow, VA and Amy De Souza and husband Brandon of Sterling, VA and two great grandchildren; Logan and Archer Crabtree.  

               Flowers will be accepted.

 Bonnie  Holleman, 76

Bonnie Mastin Holleman, age 76, of Millers Creek, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born April 13, 1942 in Wilkes County to Robert Lee and Rexie Susie Jolly Mastin. Ms. Holleman was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, Johnny and brother, Benny Mastin; and sisters, Elizabeth Bentley and Peggy Mastin.

               Surviving are her children, Glenn Freeman and wife Robin of Elkin, Teresa Watkins and husband Chuck, Benny Freeman and partner Jim Thomapson all of North Wilkesboro, Dennis Holleman and wife Penny of Moravian Falls, Peggy Harrold and husband Tim of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Johnny Bare, Logan Freeman, Leanna Barker, Katie Holleman, Kasey Harrold, Tanner Harrold, Kaitlin Watkins, Taylor Watkins and Josh Harrold; sister, Ann Beamon; brother, Bobby Mastin; and nine great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was held  October 30,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Harrold officiating. Burial   followed  in Ronda Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health & Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.                             Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

               Pallbearers were Tim Harrold, Tanner Harrold, Josh Harrold, Chuck Watkins, Jim Thompson and Johnny Bare.

 Shirley  Pierce,  79

Mrs. Shirley Eller Pierce, age 79 of Wilkesboro, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 26th, 2018 after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's.

               A Celebration of Life service was  held October 28th, at New Hope Baptist Church in Purlear with Rev. Ron Brookshire and Rev. Darrell Poole officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

               Mrs. Pierce was born December 24, 1938 in Wilkes County to Carm and Allie Wolfe Eller. She was retired from the Golden Chain Jewelry store which she owned and operated. Mrs. Pierce was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

               She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband; Carl Wayne Smith, her daughter; Kathy Harris, a brother; Wayne Eller and a sister; Betty Shumate.

               Mrs. Pierce is survived by her husband of forty nine years, Thomas Parks Pierce, Jr. (Tom) of the home, two sons; Michael Smith and wife Sharon of North Wilkesboro and Ricky Smith and wife Wanda of Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Tim Smith of Knoxville, Tennessee, Valerie Lovette of Wilkesboro and Megan Smith of Wilkesboro, two great grandchildren; Carter and Carson Lovette and a sister; Alene Faw and husband Bobby of Millers Creek.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 4600 Park Road Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209 or Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

               Pallbearers will be Jeremy Lovette, Reggie Teague, Steve Johnson, Charles Church, Benjy Rutledge, Gary Smith and Larry Lewis.

Jerry   Johnson,  82

Mr. Jerry Maynard Johnson, age 82 of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Villages of Wilkes Traditional Living in North Wilkesboro.

               Funeral services were held  October 28th,  at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Grace Baptist Church cemetery (Windy Gap).

               Mr. Johnson was born August 21st, 1936 in Wilkes County to Paul Lester Johnson and Era Mae Oakley Johnson. He was retired from Holly Farms/Tyson.  

               Mr. Johnson was in the 1956 graduating class of Wilkes Central High School and was a member of Cricket Baptist Church.

               In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Shirley Anderson Johnson, three brothers; Coy, Alton and Clyde Johnson and a sister; JoAnn Johnson Prevette.

               Mr. Johnson is survived by a daughter; Rebecca Montoya and husband Jerry of Wilkesboro, a son; Barry Johnson of Marion, NC, a grandchild; Brandon Montoya, four sisters; Phyllis Call and husband Guilford of North Wilkesboro, Linda Collins and husband Bill of North Wilkesboro, Freda Sharpe and husband Jerry of Harmony and Janette Johnson of North Wilkesboro, three brothers; Joe Johnson and wife Wanda of Statesville, Roy Johnson and wife Beth of North Wilkesboro and James Johnson of Mocksville and two sister in laws; Linda Johnson and Joan Johnson both of North Wilkesboro.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Villages of Wilkes Traditional Living. 204 Old Brickyard Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Margaret Phillips,  91  

Margaret Elizabeth Phillips, age 91, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born June 30, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence Gervais and Edna Price. Margaret was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and attended Sunday School. She loved sewing for her family and canning. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Lee Phillips; three brothers; and two sisters.

               Surviving are her daughters, Linda Blackburn and husband Eldridge of Wilkesboro, Brenda McCray and husband Allen of Conover; grandchildren, Denise Gentry and husband Dean of North Wilkesboro, Robin Joines of Rutherford College, Shawn Staley of Millers Creek; great grandchildren, Brooklyn Gentry of Huntersville, Ashlyn Joines of Rutherford College, Sterling Gentry of North Wilkesboro and Grayson Joines of Rutherford College.

               Graveside service was held October 27,  at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Leon Church officiating.

               The family has requested no flowers.                              Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 2552 Boomer Road, Boomer, NC 28606.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Glenn   Hodges, 84

Glenn Mansfield Hodges, age 84, of Ferguson, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2018 at his home. Glenn was born June 25, 1934 in Watauga County to Bill Pennell and Lou Hodges. He enjoyed bluegrass music, hunting, fishing and his dogs. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Annie.

               Surviving are his wife, Arizona Younce Hodges; daughters, Susie Hodges Hamby and husband Bobby, Reaona Austin, Bonnie Mangum all of Ferguson; son, Dan Hodges and wife Tina of Lenoir; grandchildren, Tenna Blankenship and husband Randy of Ferguson, Christy Hayes and husband Jason of North Wilkesboro, Tony Spears of Lenoir, Jessica Hamby of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Zachary Ward and wife Kristin of Taylorsville, Tyler Andrews and wife Jody and Eric Andrews all of Lenoir; brothers, Jack Hodges and wife Reaona of Ferguson, Clyde Church and wife Sharon and John Church all of Halifax, Virginia; and ten great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was  October 25,  at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ferguson with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery in Ferguson.      

               Flowers will be accepted.                    Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Olden  Arnold,   64

Olden Dallas Arnold, age 64, of Purlear, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home. He was born September 1, 1954 in Clermont County, Ohio to Elzie and Elsie Durham Arnold. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gary Arnold.

               Surviving are his children, Dallas Arnold of Purlear, Jalina Johnson and husband Kelly of Purlear, Jeremy Arnold of Wilkesboro, Cody Arnold of Springdale, Ohio; sister, Diane Bowling of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

               No service will be held.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

[a5tr0n0m1cal]

Ended up scribbling something

[a5tr0n0m1cal]

When you die in dnd so you make a pact with @/underdew-official’s Nightmare, Pitch, so you can still live.

[a5tr0n0m1cal]

I wish to know more about that OC you posted. 🤲 She’s sehr pretty and looks cool.

AAAAAA OMG WHAT DO YOU WANNA KNOW? I can give you the basics of who she is!

Her names Oakley Crabtree and she’s a Druid/warlock from a dnd campaign I was in 🥺 (shout out @/underdew-official, the au it took place in)

She’s my little weirdo and I made her to be awkward and silly. (Ended up tragic as all dnd characters do lol)