Yesterday we went to Calgary so we could see Erica in the Calgary Stampede Show Band. Langley and Carter came with us. We went to the Stampede grounds with Edward and his family and Jackson. Between the time we left Edward's and the time we arrived at the grounds the temperature had dropped 4 degrees and there was a cool breeze blowing. We walked around, looked at the animals, the arts and crafts and ate fudge while we were waiting for the band. The band gave a splendid show. Later we saw a jet ski show and ate mini donuts until the fireworks. We wrapped ourselves in blankets and quilts as no-one thought to take a jacket.
I have probably been to the Calgary Stampede several times in my lifetime, but two times stick in my mind. The first time I ever went I was about seven years old and our family went with my Uncle Angus and family. We stayed overnight in a hotel and I had to sleep in a chair because the room wasn't big enough for our family. My Uncle took me down to the barns and I sat on some of the horses while Uncle Angus visited with the cowboys he knew. Then he took me to the midway and bought me tickets to go on the rides.
In 1959 I went with my three roommates from Edmonton.
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