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Yes, Pendleton had quite an exciting day on Tuesday, Sept. 18th. A fire broke out near Reith and the winds took it over fields to McKay Creek. These photos were taken the morning after the fire and there were trees still smoldering! I think the folks who live in the blackened area have lots to be thankful for as no one lost their home, just a few out buildings! I guess 2, 650 acres were consumed. You can check out a slideshow of the fire on www.eonow.com.jpg)
Last night was a perfect night to be out and about. The temperature was just right! There were quite a few folks down at the carnival...lots of happy kids running around. My grandkids had been looking forward to this evening for a long time and they had a ball!
Tara showed her "driving" skill on the bumper cars. Whew! It was a bumpy, bumpy ride.
Megan and Beau enjoying the little dragon roller coaster. I tried to get them to raise their hands like the big guys do, but they held on tight.
This morning's parade began with this sight! Isn't it awesome! I always get the chills when I see the colors go by in a parade. What a sight....love it!
This is the horse they use at the Happy Canyon Pageant when they do the Star Spangled Banner. He is awesome! We watched him at PBR this year and he is sooooo regal! It brought tears to my eyes.
This entry has always been a favorite of mine. Actually, this parade has always been my favorite! I remember this same type entry in the Westward Ho! Parade when I was a small child. It is a crowd pleaser that's for sure. The weather was perfect and the streets were lined with very, very happy folks. Hope everyone is having a GREAT Round-Up! Let'er Buck! ....and on to Saturday!
Uncle Bob Michael got to serve the 2007 Round-Up Court pancakes this morning at the VFW Cowboy Breakfast. He has been doing this for 30 some years and has it down to a science! It was fun having breakfast out in the cold this morning. The temp was cold, but everyone was warm and friendly! We're off to a new start today! Let's have a great one. Let'er Buck!
The Dress-Up Parade was beautiful on Saturday, September 8th! This was the official start of Round-Up 2007! Last night I attended PBR and it was fantastic, as always! The bulls were great and the cowboys super! There was one cowboy, though, that had to be carried out on a stretcher as he was knocked out. He ended up with a broken collar bone. We thought it could have been much worse as the actual wreck looked pretty bad.
Those Directors...they work pretty hard!
Let's all take a minute to think about 9-11 and how it has changed our perspective! My prayers go out to our soldiers!
