Stampede Breakfast

Nowadays, there seems to be a fair share of Stampede breakfasts that are 'private' or 'invitation only' but we were invited to a really good one with Lundgren and Young, and Southland Registries, that was also free to the public, so that was also refreshing. Lots of people there, and quite a few from the wide world of insurance, including representatives of many brokerages and insurers, the IBAA and other insurance related organizations. Many competitors in the field, but also good people who are interested in providing a solid platform of insurance in Alberta.
We also had a great opportunity to talk to special guest Kurt Bensmiller, leader in the Stampede Chuckwagon aggregate at the time. Kurt is a great guy, and stopped by with his chuckwagon to say hello and sign posters he was giving away. We talked a lot about his horses and their competitive nature and desire to race.

Just starting to get warmed up.

Flapjacks only cook so fast, so there's usually a bit of a line-up. A chance to meet some new people while you wait!

Robyn Young was queen of the flapjack flippin'

Face painting for the kids

Blue Circle's Stampede Queen, Kelly, enjoys a delicious breakfast

A bit of line dancing to work off the pancakes and sausage :)

Jennie, from Intact Insurance, Gerry and Kelly from Blue Circle, and John from Rigby Insurance

Swing yer partner....

A great live band

This cute little cowgirl, Julie, from Gold Key Insurance and also the V.P of the IBAA 

Gerry and I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to chuckwagon driver Kurt Bensmiller.