For all the cowboy wannabes'

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:47 am

http://calgarystampede.com/

today kicks off the Calgary Stampede, no work for 10 days, loads of drinking, cowboy clones everywhere, a rodeo, midway, free pancake breakfasts.....

I took my holidays at thw WRONG time....

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:59 am

Ah so this is what you were telling me about yesterday, that looks like soooooo much fun, I am so jealous. Though you would never catch me trying to attempt that rodeo, far too scared for that hahaha. If you are able to go, please take some pics and stories would love to see what it looks like up close!!

Captain Ray · Post by **Captain Ray** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:00 am

I wanna' be a Cowboy...

..and you can be my Cowgirl...

Riding on the range,

I've got my hat - on,

I've got my boots - dusty.

I've got my saddle

On my horse.

He's called....T-t-t-t-t-trigger

Of course.

Raymond

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:04 am

Captain Ray wrote: I wanna' be a Cowboy...

..and you can be my Cowgirl...

Riding on the range,

I've got my hat - on,

I've got my boots - dusty.

I've got my saddle

On my horse.

He's called....T-t-t-t-t-trigger

Of course.

Raymond

The first time I heard that song I thought it was really wierd, but it has grown me, even though I still can't understand all the words hahaha.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:06 am

chrisb84uk wrote: The first time I heard that song I thought it was really wierd, but it has grown me, even though I still can't understand all the words hahaha.

oh yes that is what I was telling you about. Oh as for the rodeo you only go and watch hehehe we have the chuck wagon races to which are very exciting. I don't know if I will get there this year. Depends on the kids.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:15 am

Hoho. Loads of fun for everyone.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:21 am

OpenMind wrote: Hoho. Loads of fun for everyone.

If you are new to it yes, it's a lot of fun packed into 10 days. If ever anyone wanted a reason to come west, this would be a good one.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:23 am

minks wrote: oh yes that is what I was telling you about. Oh as for the rodeo you only go and watch hehehe we have the chuck wagon races to which are very exciting. I don't know if I will get there this year. Depends on the kids.

Sounds great, I bet you get people from all over coming to watch and participate, must be a lot of fun I'm sure for both the kids and the adults.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:26 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Sounds great, I bet you get people from all over coming to watch and participate, must be a lot of fun I'm sure for both the kids and the adults.

Indeed, it is quite the international affair. You meet some interesting folks.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:30 am

minks wrote: Indeed, it is quite the international affair. You meet some interesting folks.

Something tells me that you're being a tad euphemistic when you say 'interesting folks'.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:32 am

OpenMind wrote: Something tells me that you're being a tad euphemistic when you say 'interesting folks'.

Oh yes it ranges from drunk locals, to begging natives, to lost tourists, all very interesting.

Nooooooooooooooo seriously we get folks from all over the world. It's quite facinating.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:50 am

minks wrote: Oh yes it ranges from drunk locals, to begging natives, to lost tourists, all very interesting.

Nooooooooooooooo seriously we get folks from all over the world. It's quite facinating.

Hehehe so out of those three examples, which do you tend to get more of?? :sneaky: I'm going for the drunk locals hehehe.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:53 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehe so out of those three examples, which do you tend to get more of?? :sneaky: I'm going for the drunk locals hehehe.

OH I am shocked ahahahaha

I am the very local local, the one you see that isn't dressed up, avoids the festivities unless I have out of town guests and carries on with her normal dull routine. I avoid the bars and crowds completely. Remember I have had over 40 years of stampede unless I can show it off to others, it's not a big to do anymore for me.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:06 am

minks wrote: OH I am shocked ahahahaha

I am the very local local, the one you see that isn't dressed up, avoids the festivities unless I have out of town guests and carries on with her normal dull routine. I avoid the bars and crowds completely. Remember I have had over 40 years of stampede unless I can show it off to others, it's not a big to do anymore for me.

Grouch.:wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:18 am

OpenMind wrote: Grouch.:wah:

HAW!! You offend me.... hey I would make the perfect host ok

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:19 am

tmbsgrl wrote: Sounds like tons of fun! I don't do pancakes though!

ooo well those are easy to avoid, you can just have eggs and sausages.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:19 am

Arghhh I wanna go. I like wrangler butts ya know.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:25 am

Sheryl wrote: Arghhh I wanna go. I like wrangler butts ya know.

Ok first friday of July every year like clock work the stampede starts, anyone wishing to attend please come up the first thursday of the month cause I would drag you all out to the parade for the proper kick off to the stampede, please also note, you will be forced to attend one of the 2 rockin-est cowboy bars in the city, and be forced to stay till closing. You will also be taken out to a few of the morning stampede breakfasts, the midway, rodeo, chuckwagon races (best part of it all) and fireworks. Dress accordingly, history has it, it never rains on the parade, by day 4 we have torential rain and hail for a day then back to scorching temps. Wear proper footware as cowboy boots are stupid for being on your feet all that time.

Book your rooms early as they go fast. I only have 2 beds to spare.

Bring $$$$

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:31 am

Noting that on my calander, hmm maybe next year I can go. And don't worry I don't have any full cowboy boots, my ankles are to skinny and I can't ever find a pair that fit me correctly. Just boot clogs. :wah:

How soon do you take reservations on those rooms. :p

Ok seriously, hope you do go out atleast one night during the Stampede and kick up your heels, Minks.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:31 am

tmbsgrl wrote: There ya go.. My dad would love to go to something like that. He used to take me and my sister to rodeos when they came to down..

you could always plan a rode trip with your family and dad

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:33 am

Sheryl wrote: Noting that on my calander, hmm maybe next year I can go. And don't worry I don't have any full cowboy boots, my ankles are to skinny and I can't ever find a pair that fit me correctly. Just boot clogs. :wah:

How soon do you take reservations on those rooms. :p

Ok seriously, hope you do go out atleast one night during the Stampede and kick up your heels, Minks.

Hehehehe you mean at my house hmmm for next year.... gosh I may have guests... It's something already churning about

but hey a tent out back can work as well. Ok if you are looking to stay in a hotel, then book in January.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:42 am

tmbsgrl wrote: I don't think that'll work... My dad wants to stay around AZ because he has never seen it here..

He is totally excited about coming here! He calls every single asking if I have his flight information that way I don't forget to get him from the airport. lol :rolleyes: :wah:

aww your dad sounds like a gem

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:12 am

Geez, guys. I sense another world wide forum meet occurring!!!

Hehehe (as Minks would say).

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:20 am

OpenMind wrote: Geez, guys. I sense another world wide forum meet occurring!!!

Hehehe (as Minks would say).

Yesssssssssss that is what we want...... come one come all.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:28 am

minks wrote: Yesssssssssss that is what we want...... come one come all.

Just how big is your back garden, Minks?:sneaky:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:31 am

OpenMind wrote: Just how big is your back garden, Minks?:sneaky:

well if you include the parking area and my deck, it's a ummm large geeze now that I think about it, I never should have dug out 2/3's for parking ahahahaha Well what the heck we move all the vehicles down the alley and we pitch tents there as well, it is level and gravelled what the heck. Ok Sheryl you bring your camping gear too.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:38 am

I have heard this is such a cool event! I wanna be a cowgirl!:)

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:20 am

chonsigirl wrote: I have heard this is such a cool event! I wanna be a cowgirl!:)

you are welcome as well

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:36 am

Ill be honest with you minksy. Far is the only one who thinks hes a cowboy. The rest of us are just "regular guys":rolleyes:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:52 am

Oh, I would have liked the cowboy poetry.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:44 am

It happened to me too, snooze. I don't know why...................

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:49 am

Ha-:yh_cowgirl:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:33 am

Cowboy/cowgirl/stampede updates

Our midway attendance broke a record yesterday with 10,000 more than yr 2000 whoo hooo

this morning we started our day with a stampede breakfast, these are free breakfasts that big corporations put on all over the city throughtout the 10 days. Todays was pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, muffins, and danish, coffe, OJ, OJ wish champers. And a country band in the back ground. Not so bad, oh and a free bolo tie. This was put on by our building mgmt company. Nice start to the day. All held outside.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:43 am

minks wrote: Cowboy/cowgirl/stampede updates

Our midway attendance broke a record yesterday with 10,000 more than yr 2000 whoo hooo

this morning we started our day with a stampede breakfast, these are free breakfasts that big corporations put on all over the city throughtout the 10 days. Todays was pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, muffins, and danish, coffe, OJ, OJ wish champers. And a country band in the back ground. Not so bad, oh and a free bolo tie. This was put on by our building mgmt company. Nice start to the day. All held outside.

Sounds nice. Mind you don't get fat though, Minks.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:46 am

OpenMind wrote: Sounds nice. Mind you don't get fat though, Minks.

Nooo not I.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:59 am

Sounds like fun, minks. I always thought I'd like to go to the Stampede. I'm fixin' to go to Wyoming tomorrow. Maybe I can start a stampede of my own. They still drive herds of cows (oops my city-slicker showing) cattle down the highway and they have a cowboy on a bucking bronco on their license plates.:yh_cowboy

I won't have access to a computer though, so I'll miss you guys.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:10 am

Zapata wrote: Sounds like fun, minks. I always thought I'd like to go to the Stampede. I'm fixin' to go to Wyoming tomorrow. Maybe I can start a stampede of my own. They still drive herds of cows (oops my city-slicker showing) cattle down the highway and they have a cowboy on a bucking bronco on their license plates.:yh_cowboy

I won't have access to a computer though, so I'll miss you guys.

have fun Zap, and take pics and don't get on any electronic bulls ok.

Maybe one day you can catch the stampede up here.