Friday, March 14, 2014

BRING ON THE RODEO!

Wednesday, March 14 – After we had our fill of food, vendors and animals, we headed for the Rodeo Arena. Tonight is Super Series III, an eventual purse of $50,000 going to the winner. There was bucking bronco riding, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, team roping, calf roping, chuck wagon races, a horse agility competition, calf scramble and lots more.

For $10, we don’t get to sit down front, but we saw the show just fine.field

Poor things. They just don’t know what they are in for.cattle

rodeo

cattle roundup

rodeo

They have a camera right above where the riders are. We got a good look down in and saw all the activity. It was really cool.

in pen

One of the neatest events of the night is the covered wagon races. The crowd goes crazy cheering on their favorite.

wagon races

wagon races

The calf scramble is interesting. Thirty teens are given the opportunity to chase 15 calves around the arena. If a teen catches a calf, he/she is awarded $1500 to buy and raise a calf for next year's Livestock Show. It is fun to watch them try to wrestle the calf back into the center circle to be declared one of the winners.

calf scramble

calf scramble

calf scramble

The rodeo is followed by a music concert EVERY night. This goes on for a three weeks, remember! Tonight's concert was country singer, Jake Owen. We decided not to stay for the concert tonight. Paul's not crazy about concerts. Marsha will be back to the rodeo Thursday night with daughter, Carrie, to attend the concert. Her favorite hottie, Adam Levine and Maroon 5, will be performing. Notice, Paul is staying home for this night. He doesn't need to see “The sexiest man in America.” He'll leave that “screaming” event for the girls!

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and we believe them. Look at the size of this skillet.

skillet

We forgot to include this in yesterday’s post. As if there aren’t enough calories in a piece of Pecan pie, you can now get it fried. Oh dear, we just gained five pounds looking at the food booth.

food booth

We jumped back on the train to retrieve the truck from Carrie's place and were home even before the concert was over. Long but enjoyable day at the Rodeo.

Houston in the background

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!

17 comments:

  1. What a fun day...but you didn't tell us what good food you had. We're big fans of fair fare although we rarely indulge anymore. We just live vicariously through others' enjoyment. :-)

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  2. Since I lived in Texas many decades ago, I just love the rodeo.

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  3. You really got some great action shots. I like the small ranch rodeos where you get up close and very personal with all the action. Can't imagine one as big as this one that goes on for weeks. Have fun Thursday night. I'd be home with Paul.

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  4. What a fun day and Marsh you know if Paul wants to look at the sexist man in America he only has to find a mirror.

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  5. I could do everything there except watch when they rope those poor little guys. I know they aren't suppose to be hurt but I still don't like it.

    That is one huge frying pan!! Yes, TX does it bigger.

    With all the data out on the need to change our eating habits, I'm amazed that people still buy these fried sweet items. Man, I can almost feel it hitting the bottom of my stomach.

    Love the B&W photo:)

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  6. That was definitely a huge rodeo. How much were the seats down front? However, you certainly wouldn't have had as nice a view sitting up a little either. You probably had the best seats in the house but don't tell them that or they will raise the price!

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  7. Haven't been to a rodeo for years. It looks like it was a big one.

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  8. Busy, busy you just having too much fun.

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  9. I see it was such a fun day, it sucked the color right out of you both!

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  10. Adam Levine? OK, forget the inverter! I'm outta here to see that cutie! Sigh.....I wish. Even if he did not sing, I'd love to just see his smile and laugh.... double sigh.....

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  11. Orrrr, maybe I could fly from here in Q! Whatcha think????

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  12. Having called Colorado home for nearly 20 years, we know plenty of former rodeo dudes. They all seem to have a "hitch in their git along"......rough business, but some of those guys sure are cute. So glad to see how much fun you're having in Houston.

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  13. Hee Haw! Hey, where are your and Paul's cowboy hats!!

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  14. I love going to rodeos and am so jealous of your chance to also see Maroon 5 (not to mention the sexiest man in America). That is one big arena. I have never been to a rodeo that big or with prizes that large. On my bucket list is to go to the Pendleton Roundup or maybe the Calgary Stampede rodeos.

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  15. I had no idea that the winnings were so substantial but it seems right given the danger and hard work in their line of work. I would be right there with the girls screaming for Adam Levine. :)

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  16. It is amazing what they deep fat fry anymore.

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  17. I am ashamed to tell you that I have never been to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. . .not sure why. . .just never have made it. That's a cryin' shame. . .looks like a great time. . .

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