the blog is back. for better or for worse. you decide. i had bloggers block and decided to take a few weeks off. now that rodeo season has begun, i feel like i might have something to say. cody nite rodeo kicked off another season last night. it was great to be back there, and the stampede board did a phenomonal job for the cowboys. they installed all new bucking chutes and catwalks. the catwalks are huge, and everyone loves them. the new bucking chutes are terrific. the cowboys, horses and bulls all say thank you to the stampede board! the new installations had to be very expensive, but they are well worth the price. it is hard to believe that the stampede (july 1st to 4th) is now less than a month away. i guess that means summer is here. that, and its been almost a week since we have had snow. at last nights rodeo, i was informed by one of the board members that i am the exclusive sugar pusher for the stampede. i am honored and excited. what that means is, for all four days, when the contestants go to the hospitality barn to eat, my treats will be what they get for dessert. not too shabby. the cody stampede is one of the nations largest and most prestigious rodeos. virtually every professional cowboy and cowgirl makes it to cody. its part of the " cowboy christmas." the fourth of july is so packed with top rodeos, that it can make or break a rodeo cowboys season. every year a few rise to the top and earn over $100,000 in that week alone! of course, no sleep, constant driving and competing are the only things done that week. i'm looking forward to tonites rodeo, and i will talk to you soon.  let 'er buck