and even quicker to sweep his wife into a dance while they are spending a well-deserved break at the Bucket of Blood Saloon on a Saturday afternoon in Virginia City. Walker comes to the area, visiting Reno and Lake Tahoe as well, with his wife, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law approximately 6 – 8 times a year.

However, if it were up to him, he would live steeped in the ways of the old west on a daily basis.

Walker grew up in the West Texas panhandle, in Lubbock. Both of his grandparents were pioneers; his maternal grandfather was a blacksmith. He reminisces about him making slingshots for all of the kids out of his pair of chaps, “If only I had that pair of chaps today,” he says, thinking about hishave either lived in the area or passed through. Members can study historically accurate characters, or create one of their own, developing them to their best ability.

Living Legends then serve as goodwill ambassadors to tourists and guests; they have been known to greet certain groups at the airport in Reno, attend events in Reno such as the annual Reno Rodeo, and participate in the local parades.

Walker’s character is Captain Walker, an 1880s Texas Ranger who is in Virginia City to chase outlaws who robbed banks and killed some people in Texas. He has been part of the program for approximately 8 years, along with his wife.

The program has been enjoyable for both; they are often asked by people walking along the streets of the town where to find