{"id":11014,"date":"2006-09-10T18:12:39","date_gmt":"2006-09-10T22:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?page_id=11014"},"modified":"2021-01-26T13:20:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T18:20:43","slug":"11014-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bonanzabrand.info\/library\/?page_id=11014","title":{"rendered":"Celebration of Dan Blocker as Eric ‘Hoss’ Cartwright"},"content":{"rendered":"

December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following stories were written by various authors celebrating Dan Blocker as\u00a0Hoss Cartwright.<\/p>\n

Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Page 2 for stories recommended by our members.<\/p>\n

These stories reflect the true character of the man he was and maybe even explore his\u00a0 death. \u00a0Some offer scenes the viewers were denied. \u00a0All are works inspired by the love of the respective authors for this character.<\/p>\n

Click a title to open the story.<\/p>\n

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A Fitting Goodbye<\/a> by Kenda<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A story inspired by the 14th season aired episode “Stallion.” Joe has been the person his father leaned on during the difficult months after Hoss’ death. Now it’s Ben who must help Joe find a way to say a fitting goodbye to the brother he loved.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0 5,415 words<\/p>\n

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A Letter from Hoss <\/a>by Tauna Petit-Strawn<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 I was thinking about how due to Dan Blocker’s death the Cartwright’s lost Hoss. This short piece came to me and I had to write it down.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 540 words<\/p>\n

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A New Perspective <\/a>by Gillian<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Hoss\u2019 birthday present goes missing, and retrieving it gives both Adam and Ben an opportunity to find a new perspective on important matters in their lives.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 9,745 words<\/p>\n

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A Switch in His Shoe<\/a> by McFair_58<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Written in honor of Dan Blocker’s birthday. The Hoffmeisters have come to the Ponderosa for their annual December visit bringing tales of Germany’s Wienachsten and its mystical creatures. As strange things begin to happen, young Hoss Cartwright becomes convinced that St. Nick’s man-servant, a feller he calls ‘K-necked Rupert’, has come to bring judgement on them all.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 14,550 words<\/p>\n

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Always <\/a>by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The days and weeks after one of the worst times on the Ponderosa culminates in a moment between father and son.\u00a0\u00a0 What should have happened.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 625 words<\/p>\n

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And I’ve Got Mine… (Until the Pain’s a Cloud of Dust)<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 For those who were never satisfied with the brief glimpse of a picture on the desk.\u00a0\u00a0 What should have happened before Forever.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 1,550 words<\/p>\n

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And Afterwards <\/a>by Krystyna<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This story is a spin off from an episode called The Tall Stranger in which Hoss proposed to Margie Owens and lost out to Mark Connors, who married Margie and then dumped her. Hoss found Margie just before she died in childbirth. In this story Hoss is battling the worst misery of his life as he struggles to overcome a broken heart with no hope of ever seeing Margie again. He has to suffer physical anguish, and experience other people\u2019s direst heartache, before he can bury the past and get on with his life, find happiness and return home to his family.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0 21,580 words<\/p>\n

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Ben’s Boy Hoss<\/a> by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A collection of seven short vignettes which were written in response to various prompts.\u00a0\u00a0 Together they paint a picture of Hoss Cartwright, boy and man.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 word count:\u00a0\u00a0 3,600<\/p>\n

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Between the Twelfth of Never and Forever <\/a>by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A time of contemplation as a man reflects on what’s happened in the past, and what good could come from any of it. — \u2018How am I gonna be an optimist about this?\u2019 —
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 695 words<\/p>\n

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Circle of Family: The Book of Hoss <\/a>by Miss Judy<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In this third story of the A Circle of Family, Hoss faces several challenges. Adam is away at school and while life has been going pretty normally back on the Ponderosa, Hoss wakes up one Sunday morning to find that nothing is normal. Pa and Joe are both sick and Hoss has to dig deep inside to find the courage to take control of things. In the midst of it all, he must deal with self-pity, anger and the feeling that he will never be able to fill his oldest brother’s shoes. In the end, the day turns out far better than he could have expected as he finds his strength and ability is equal to the task. This story can be read without reading the first two of the series – and\u00a0is a sweet look at Hoss as he comes to know himself better and finds his connection to Adam and his family.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WC\u00a0\u00a0 6700<\/p>\n

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Grief <\/a>by Rona<\/p>\n

Summary: A short piece reflecting on life after Hoss died.
\n950 words\u00a0 Rated: T<\/p>\n

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Happy Birthday, Hoss <\/a>by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary: It\u2019s Hoss\u2019 first birthday, and Adam\u2019s determined it will be special.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 4765<\/p>\n

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He Would Have <\/a>by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary: A short WHN for Hoss’ loss of Margie.
\nRating: K+ Word Count: 694<\/p>\n

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Heart of a Hero (The)<\/a> by Christy<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Joe and Hoss have taken time off on a fine spring day to go fishing when something terribly wrong brings the Cartwright’s worst nightmare to reality. How will the heart of a hero see them through their darkest days? I’m sorry I’m not a Jamie fan. He does not exist in this story.\u00a0 Rating:\u00a0 G\u00a0\u00a0 8,200 words<\/p>\n

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In Loving Remembrance<\/a> by Hart4Ben<\/p>\n

Summary: Adam’s post canon tribute to Hoss, based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Changes Everything.”
\nRating: K+ Word Count: 503<\/p>\n

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One for the Ages <\/a>by Justafan<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A story of a friendship that ran deeper than blood.\u00a0 Submitted in response to a 2016 Pinecone Challenge.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 537 words<\/p>\n

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One Last Goodbye <\/a>by Slaine89<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A look into the last few moments of Hoss Cartwright’s life. My tribute to both the character and the actor that played him.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 1,170 words<\/p>\n

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Memories<\/a> (by BettyHT)<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Expanding on four pinecones, I put together a story that takes place after Hoss has died although much of the story features Hoss in memories Ben has before the story switches to the time immediately after his death. Although that sounds quite sad, the end result is to try to take something of great sorrow and find the silver lining in that dark cloud.
\nRating = T Word count = 3597<\/p>\n

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Message (The)<\/a> by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In London, Adam receives a message from Hoss that will change his view of many things. This story was written in answer to the Michael Landon Birthday Challenge.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1444<\/p>\n

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Momma Liked The Roses<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary: When the pain and the hurt are still fresh, can a memory shine bright?
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 1,125 words<\/p>\n

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Mona Lisa<\/a> by Deansgirl<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A famous painting, a beautiful girl, and a lost memory reunite a man with his family.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 5,810 words<\/p>\n

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Not a Day Goes By<\/a> by Arrenall<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0When the unthinkable happens, those left behind must find a way to get on with life.
\nRating: \u00a0 \u00a0T\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4,433 words<\/p>\n

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Remembering You <\/a>by Wrangler<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This story was written to finally explain the death of Hoss Cartwright. In her mind at the time, the author felt it should be addressed, since the television show chose not to explain the absence of that very pivotal character. You will probably be able to spot the lack of mangling, but, hopefully will like this peek back to where it all began.
\nRated:\u00a0 T\u00a0 WC 11,000<\/p>\n

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Riding on Faith <\/a>by southplains<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 WHN for \u2018The Ride\u2019 \u2013 a story of faith, hope, and thanksgiving. One of the Cartwrights has vanished and it appears that he is lost for good. Can the remaining family members accept the loss and learn to go on without him?
\nRated: T\u00a0 WC 21,700<\/p>\n

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Singing Lessons <\/a>by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This is my contribution to the Dan Blocker Birthday Challenge. Hoss and Adam learn more than just a song.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 2315<\/p>\n

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Sum of All Sadness (The)<\/a> by MissJudy<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben is trying to sleep after laying his son to rest and is visited by memories of a life well lived. In another room, Joe is struggling with similar thoughts as he tries to quiet his mind to sleep. And in a place far removed, Adam receives the news that sends his heart reeling.
\nThis is a story about Hoss’s passing, but it is not about death. It’s about a family coming to terms with loss while rejoicing in the man they knew. and figuring out how best to honor the life that was lost.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 WC\u00a0 9000<\/p>\n

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Til the Day is Done<\/a> by A_Starry_Night<\/p>\n

Summary: The outcome of Hoss’s untimely death was devastating – but none so much as for Ben Cartwright.
\nRating: T\u00a0\u00a0 10,140 words<\/p>\n

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What We Didn’t Choose<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Exploring what makes you who you are?\u00a0 The first sentence was the May 1, 2016 Pine Cone prompt to use.\u00a0 The original submission has been expanded so the story would meet the minimum word requirements for the Library.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 635 words<\/p>\n

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Additional stories may be found at the following links:<\/p>\n

Dan Blocker Literary Challenge<\/a><\/strong> – 2012 & 2014<\/p>\n

Celebrating Dan Blocker’s birthday.<\/p>\n

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Click Page 2 below to see what Hoss stories are recommended by our members.<\/p>\n

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These stories are Hoss centric recommended by our members.<\/p>\n

Hoss<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

And Afterwards<\/a> by Krystyna<\/p>\n

Rainbow<\/a> by Krystyna<\/p>\n

The Lady Lawyer<\/a> Series by pjb<\/p>\n

Junebug<\/a> by bahj<\/p>\n

Moby Duck<\/a> by bahj<\/p>\n

Operation Barn Dance<\/a> by bahj<\/p>\n

The Diet<\/a> by pjb<\/p>\n

Still His Father<\/a> by pjb<\/p>\n

Spirit Canyon<\/a> by Belle<\/p>\n

A Stranger Came to Stay<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

The True Character of a Man<\/a> by HazelMom<\/p>\n

Doing the Right Thing<\/a> – HazelMom<\/p>\n

Hidden Wings<\/a> by djk<\/p>\n

Being Hoss<\/a> by AC1830<\/p>\n

The Light Inside<\/a> by AC1830<\/p>\n

Just the Thing<\/a> by PSW<\/p>\n

All Lynchin’ Aside<\/a> by PSW<\/p>\n

Neighbors and Friends<\/a> by PSW<\/p>\n

A Boy’s Lament<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

A Diamond in the Desert<\/a> by Puchi Ann<\/p>\n

Remembrance<\/a> by Belle<\/p>\n

Emily’s Sir Eric<\/a> by DJK<\/p>\n

Hidden Wings<\/a> by DJK<\/p>\n

Singing Lessons<\/a> by DJK<\/p>\n

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Hoss and Ben:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Father’s Thoughts About His Son<\/a> by PJB<\/p>\n

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Hoss and Adam:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upholding the Family Pride<\/a> by Patina<\/p>\n

Wheels of Fate<\/a> by slaine89<\/p>\n

Another Fine Mess<\/a> by calim11<\/p>\n

Dark Pink<\/a> by JoaniePaiute<\/p>\n

A Tale of Four Brothers<\/a> by MissJudy<\/p>\n

Yesterday a Jealous Man, (aka Today a Lonely Fool)<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n

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Hoss and Joe:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bully for You<\/a> by bahj<\/p>\n

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Hoss, Adam, & Joe:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lion Cub<\/a> by Krystyna<\/p>\n

All Hallow’s Eve<\/a> by DebbieB & JennieA<\/p>\n

Boy to Man Series<\/a> by Terri<\/p>\n

Phoenix Series<\/a> by the Tahoe Ladies<\/p>\n

Sleigh Bells Ring<\/a> by bahj<\/p>\n

Sleigh Bells, Rotgut, and Other Miracles<\/a> by dbird and pjb<\/p>\n

Tending to Business<\/a> by dbird and pjb<\/p>\n

The Founder’s Day Race<\/a> by Harper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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