And They Call The Thing Rodeo

We are in Cody, Wyo having a ball.  Went to the rodeo last night and saw some of the best bareback horsemanship and bull riding I've ever seen, bar none.  It was professional rodeo through the PRCA, so we knew it would be good, but we had no idea how good.  The highest scoring I've ever seen for a bull ride was a 92, and last night Doc and I watched a cowboy score a 94!  That is incredible.  Best ride I've ever seen.  Unfortunately the cowboy will be limpin' for a while, because the bull stepped on his knee while he dismounted (courteous way of saying fell off).  Incredible.  Or, as the announcer must have said a thousand times, "Outstanding!"

This morning we went to the parade, which is so popular it has a complete repeat performance tomorrow.  Pretty awesome parade, and it included things you don't get in Midwestern parades such as: a real mountain man, trains of trail mules, fiddle preservation society, Buffalo Bill impersonators, and saloon girls.  Also accompanied friends on a fishing trip.  They didn't catch anything, and I only caught a few photos of dragonflies.  Nonetheless, a very productive and enjoyable Sunday.  Short post, but just wanted to share some photos and wish everyone a happy Independence Day and many more in the future.  Our country may not be entirely perfect, and we may complain often about policies and politicians we don't care for, but this weekend we celebrate the fact that we have more personal liberties than most and that we have been able to enjoy them for a good long time.