Yup, it's the middle of Stampede Week here in Calgary and the city is in full swing with events galore!
Of course, living by Scotsman's Hill and having the Stampede as a neighbour can wear on a guy after 10 non-stop days of action. But after almost 40 years of living there, we still enjoy the occasion and make it part of our lives, taking in the events and watching the fireworks.
On Sunday we went down to the Stampede grounds to check out the Chuck Wagon races and sip a few brews, even though the latter is way overpriced. Still, it's a bit of a tradition for us and our friends, especially since one of them celebrates a birthday on this day.
We had a great time, saw lots of people we know, made some friendly bets on each heat, and then strolled the midway afterward, looking for some of the crazy new food fads. I had the foot long pizza dog and must say it was pretty tasty.
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| The birthday gal with Stampede royalty |
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| Just before the chucks start, the flag is displayed during the national anthem |
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| We found a quiet spot to watch the nightly fireworks |
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| All quiet in the Indian Village |
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