Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

Around ten o’clock we left with Mom & Pop’s to take a tour of the Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame. However, we stopped at Costco to shop a little. I bought a new weather station since our old one hasn't been working right.

Another view of the mountains here in Colorado Springs

We were greeted at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame with a larger than life bronze statue of Casey Tibbs riding the famed bucking horse Necktie.

Casey Tibbs riding Necktie

It was fascinating to see and learn about all aspects of the rodeo and the history of all the champions. Here's a little trivia.  The first name was CTA (Cowboy's Turtle Association) then it became RCA (Rodeo Cowboy Association) until 1975 when it became known as PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association).  I believe Pop’s was in second heaven. There were a lot champions that he both knew and had competed against in the arena during his cowboy days. After spending over three hours there it was time to head back home. Here are a few pictures of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Mom & Pop's having a good time

Pop's explaining the in's and out's of calf roping

Pop's pretending, Where's the bull??

There are over a hundred displays like this one

Once we arrived home I checked our email and read that our friends Mike & Leslie were in town. I called Leslie and found out they were less than a mile from us eating a late lunch. I invited them to stop by after they finished their lunch.  They arrived around three o'clock and after hugs we all sat outside enjoying the beautiful weather.  We had a great time catching up with them and just enjoyed a great visit with them.

Sitting outside enjoying good friends

Mike & Leslie

Here's our wildlife picture for the day, a Black Squirrel

(we had never seen one before)

Around six o’clock we told them “see ya down the road” as they needed to do laundry and we had a potluck tonight with the Foretravel club. We made dirty rice for the potluck and had a great time visiting with everyone. We enjoyed another wonderful day here Colorado. 

I’m running a little behind this morning on posting since we just told Mom & Pop’s bye. They just pulled out of the campground on their way to Hutchinson, Kansas. We’ll miss them for a few days but we’ll catch back up to them early next week.

The big news today is Gina excitement.  She is finally getting her wish of riding a horse.  We plan on spending the day horseback riding through the “Garden of the Gods”.  Should be a fantastic day, just hope the weather cooperates.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.