Rodeo

We had about an hour from when we arrived to when we had to leave for the rodeo. There were burgers and tater tots for dinner, and several people took them to go. We all needed a shower since the dust was really bad. I ate in the dining hall with Len and Margaret since there are no tables in the lodge rooms. Then I took a quick shower, put on makeup, and headed out to the vans that were waiting.

It was a 30-minute drive to Columbia Falls where the rodeo was. We went through Whitefish, which reminded me of Jackson, WY. Very shi-shi. I may stop on my way home to check it out.

The rodeo grounds were packed, but we had a reserved area. Two of the Bar W wranglers were carrying flags for some of the sponsors, so we always cheered them.

They started with bareback broncos with adult men. Then it was juniors, and finally peewee--they were riding miniature horses. Next was junior calf roping and girls calf roping. There was saddle bucking and team roping, too. The best was last--barrel racing and steer riding. I love watching the barrels! The steers are thrilling but scary. I didn't see it, but others in our group saw one rider get hit by a horn.

We headed home at about 9:30. There was a group that was going to the Blue Moon, a bar next to the rodeo. I was tempted, but I have to get up at 7am! I did sit in the hot tub for about 10 minutes after we got home. It really seems to help. Then it was bed for this cowgirl!Baca selengkapnya