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In reply to Ferris Wheel Allstar • 12:01p, 3/22/23
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How any one can be up there almost every night and enjoy it is beyond my comprehension.


For me:

1. Love live music. Yeah it's only an hour, but I get to watch artists I like for free

2. Hang out with friends that I don't see on a regular basis and reconnect. Some have families or live far away so it's a chance to reconnect.
Also applies to seeing fellow committeemen who I only see once a year at rodeo

3. My drinks are only $4. First couple of nights I was able to drink doubles of Weller 12 for $8.

4. The scenery is plentiful everywhere

I would add all the different events. From the Horse Show, Ranch rodeo, Ag Mechanics, ect. there is always something to see or do. 20 for 20 isnt for everyone, it gets addicting being out there though.


Agreed. There is so much out there to see and do, in addition to just hanging out in the WG or other places. If you you only focus on the concerts, you are missing out on so much.
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In reply to The Wonderer • 12:13p, 3/22/23
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I've never been to the auction breakfasts. I've heard they're really good. Are they worth the hype to get up early and go to? And are they different plates for each auction?
IT is absolutely worth it to show up for them. You will see an entirely different side of Rodeo.


Please elaborate the different side.
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In reply to digging tunnels • 12:39p, 3/22/23
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digging tunnels said:
The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
I've never been to the auction breakfasts. I've heard they're really good. Are they worth the hype to get up early and go to? And are they different plates for each auction?
IT is absolutely worth it to show up for them. You will see an entirely different side of Rodeo.


Please elaborate the different side.
I have an opinion on this but will wait for his answer, curious what someone not on an auction committee thinks
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In reply to sixbarag • 12:40p, 3/22/23
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https://www.outkick.com/rodeo-prca-world-engulfed-in-drama-after-cowboy-beau-cooper-gets-screwed-out-of-50000
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In reply to lil99chris • 12:51p, 3/22/23
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From your link.

I'm a new fan of this Beau character for sure

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Beau-Cooper-rodeo
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In reply to Diggity • 12:55p, 3/22/23
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From your link.

I'm a new fan of this Beau character for sure

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Beau-Cooper-rodeo
Absolutely, what a great gesture.

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He broke his left knee and completely crushed his T12, which has severely severed his spinal cord, and he has no feeling from the bottom of his ribs down. They are planning on doing surgery tomorrow around 11 to fix the vertebrae and at this point we just have to pray he gets feeling back into his legs.
unfortunately, if this mans spinal cord is severed, he will never walk again.
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In reply to digging tunnels • 1:00p, 3/22/23
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digging tunnels said:
The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
I've never been to the auction breakfasts. I've heard they're really good. Are they worth the hype to get up early and go to? And are they different plates for each auction?
IT is absolutely worth it to show up for them. You will see an entirely different side of Rodeo.


Please elaborate the different side.
It's a different energy and people. I think it's a bit of a throwback to the old days with the pomp and circumstance leading up to the auction's opening. When you think about it, the auctions are the true mission of the Rodeo and it shows in the people there for it.
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In reply to The Wonderer • 1:46p, 3/22/23
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The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
I've never been to the auction breakfasts. I've heard they're really good. Are they worth the hype to get up early and go to? And are they different plates for each auction?
IT is absolutely worth it to show up for them. You will see an entirely different side of Rodeo.


Please elaborate the different side.
It's a different energy and people. I think it's a bit of a throwback to the old days with the pomp and circumstance leading up to the auction's opening. When you think about it, the auctions are the true mission of the Rodeo and it shows in the people there for it.
Attending and participating in the auctions reminds me of a huge part of the Show's mission - a portion of the funds go to the exhibitors who qualify for the auction, and a portion goes to the overall Education Fund. It's a big part of how HLSR gives away over $20M a year in scholarships and grants. In addition, getting to know these young students and seeing them put in so much work gives me hope for the future. And then there's the fun of dressing up and seeing our rodeo family!
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5:29p, 3/22/23
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My dad was on Auctions and Receptions back in the day. Man he has some great stories. One of his favorite things was visiting with Col. Britten, the great auctioneer. Dad's uncle ran cattle next to the Britten's place, and the families were close. Col. Britten didn't drink but would ask my dad for a little bit of the "punch" they served back then, just to loosen up his vocal cords. Dad got a kick out of that. He loved that committee but when they moved back to Bryan, he got on Parade because it didn't have as big of a time commitment.

Great memories of being out there basically every day growing up as mom was also on Breeder Greeter and seemed like all my friends folks were on a committee. We would get out of school and head to the Dome. Whichever parent driving that day would park, give us a badge or two and tell us to meet back at the car 30 minutes after rodeo ended. It was a blast.
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In reply to Ferris Wheel Allstar • 11:26p, 3/22/23
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Ferris Wheel Allstar said:
digging tunnels said:
Tex117 said:
How any one can be up there almost every night and enjoy it is beyond my comprehension.


For me:

1. Love live music. Yeah it's only an hour, but I get to watch artists I like for free

2. Hang out with friends that I don't see on a regular basis and reconnect. Some have families or live far away so it's a chance to reconnect.
Also applies to seeing fellow committeemen who I only see once a year at rodeo

3. My drinks are only $4. First couple of nights I was able to drink doubles of Weller 12 for $8.

4. The scenery is plentiful everywhere

I would add all the different events. From the Horse Show, Ranch rodeo, Ag Mechanics, ect. there is always something to see or do. 20 for 20 isnt for everyone, it gets addicting being out there though.
Spend way more time in the tent, barn, carnival, and horse arena than the stadium. Actually ventured into the stadium this year for like 10 mins.
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5:37a, 3/23/23
I'm not a 20/20 guy out there, but like 17/20. Try to keep at least one day a week at home. But it's funny how even on those days I was wishing I was back out there.
But that's also only the show days. Started going out there a week before for setup and the day after for tear down. Probably a total of 26 or 27 days on the grounds this year. Loved every minute of it, but so glad it's over.
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In reply to The Wonderer • 9:36a, 3/23/23
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The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
The Wonderer said:
digging tunnels said:
I've never been to the auction breakfasts. I've heard they're really good. Are they worth the hype to get up early and go to? And are they different plates for each auction?
IT is absolutely worth it to show up for them. You will see an entirely different side of Rodeo.


Please elaborate the different side.
It's a different energy and people. I think it's a bit of a throwback to the old days with the pomp and circumstance leading up to the auction's opening. When you think about it, the auctions are the true mission of the Rodeo and it shows in the people there for it.
Way back in the day all the auctions were on the same day. Poultry was last, so we had a skit that would make fun of the high ups and PAC leadership. After the auctions moved to having their own day, we kept the skit until 2010.

You are pretty much spot on what I think. Auction committees bring all committees to our events whereas the working committees are only their members for the most part. You will see e-board members, all the VPs, a lot of LVPs ect at the auctions. So if you want to see who runs rodeo, the breakfast and auctions are the place to do it.
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In reply to digging tunnels • 10:05a, 3/23/23
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digging tunnels said:
Tex117 said:
How any one can be up there almost every night and enjoy it is beyond my comprehension.


For me:

1. Love live music. Yeah it's only an hour, but I get to watch artists I like for free

2. Hang out with friends that I don't see on a regular basis and reconnect. Some have families or live far away so it's a chance to reconnect.
Also applies to seeing fellow committeemen who I only see once a year at rodeo

3. My drinks are only $4. First couple of nights I was able to drink doubles of Weller 12 for $8.

4. The scenery is plentiful everywhere

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How any one can be up there almost every night and enjoy it is beyond my comprehension.


For me:

1. Love live music. Yeah it's only an hour, but I get to watch artists I like for free

2. Hang out with friends that I don't see on a regular basis and reconnect. Some have families or live far away so it's a chance to reconnect.
Also applies to seeing fellow committeemen who I only see once a year at rodeo

3. My drinks are only $4. First couple of nights I was able to drink doubles of Weller 12 for $8.

4. The scenery is plentiful everywhere

I would add all the different events. From the Horse Show, Ranch rodeo, Ag Mechanics, ect. there is always something to see or do. 20 for 20 isnt for everyone, it gets addicting being out there though.


Sure....you have made a case for "a few times", but the point was "almost every night."

Not being critical. I'm glad yall are enjoying it. Just...whew...man...I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

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12:20p, 3/23/23
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It helps to:

- have no kids
- live close to stadium
- live close to and start work at 9am
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In reply to digging tunnels • 12:27p, 3/23/23
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It helps to:

- have no kids
- live close to stadium in the loop
- live close to and start work at 9am own the company and make your own hours
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12:34p, 3/23/23
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Went to the ranch rodeo once this year, but had to leave after about 15 minutes because toddler threw a fit that she couldn't go play with the horses
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In reply to 07ag • 6:31p, 3/23/23
I did not get to see one single minute of wild cow milking this year…
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1:02a, 3/25/23
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So is the hanging video set up property of the park then? Looks like it's same one up for Final Four
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In reply to bigjag19 • 4:25a, 3/26/23
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So is the hanging video set up property of the park then? Looks like it's same one up for Final Four


If it belongs to the park, then It belongs to Lina
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In reply to Ferris Wheel Allstar • 4:58p, 4/14/23
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Hey man, you might have already heard, but our mutual buddy Monte - who I was hanging out with when we met at Red River - passed away. Just found out there will be a memorial service next week.
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9:29p, 4/14/23
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/monte-jones-obituary?id=51640331
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Yep, truly heartbreaking and will miss him terribly. We went to Red River on Monday to toast him. Will be there on Tuesday as well.
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 10:21p, 4/14/23
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He was one of the good guys.
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In reply to Jugstore Cowboy • 7:33a, 4/15/23
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He was one of the good guys.


For sure. One of the best.
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 8:20p, 4/15/23
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I'll probably be one of the urban cowboys with square toe boots on Tuesday.
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I'll probably be one of the urban cowboys with square toe boots on Tuesday.


Tough event. We are in the parking lot tailgating and drinking tequila as Monte would be doing if he was still here
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 9:18p, 4/18/23
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Sounds fitting; glad you were able to make it. I've been a little under the weather and decided to just stay home - all freaking day today. Large memorial service didn't seem like the right place to be coughing and hacking up...not a good look
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9:56a, 4/19/23
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I am so thankful I was able to spend his last Top Hands event with him and grabbed a copy of one of the pics we took together. I met Monty outside of HLSR. He walked into my office one day trying to rent some equipment. We instantly became friends. I am going to miss him.
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saw this video with Monty in it on the Volunteer newsletter that

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In reply to Ferris Wheel Allstar • 9:44p, 7/14/23
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It's still weird not being able to talk to him. i wasn't involved in the rodeo as long as some of yall, but knew him from the neighborhood and other walks of life, and we had a lot of mutual friends in this small weird world of ours.

No reason for bumping this thread other than we should be having a drink right now and I can hear his voice.

And, FWA, I remember him talking about having a soft spot for you because he knew your grandad on the east side or something.

"Oh what a friend we have in Jesus"
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8:28a, 7/15/23
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I've picked up my phone so many times to call or text him about this or that, or to let him know we were heading somewhere for beers and then remember that he isn't there. I've lost some good friends, but this one hurts more.
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In reply to TXAG 05 • 4:16p, 7/16/23
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Yeah. He was someone who would answer the phone or call back right away. Or just roll up on me when I was out walking the dog, and let some neighbors wonder why this guy was yelling at me.
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In reply to Jugstore Cowboy • 4:35p, 7/17/23
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First time I met MJ, he comes bumbling into our office yelling (or talking in Monty voice) about how he needs to rent equipment. Our office is just down the street from where he grew up. That was my 1st interaction with him, way before rodeo stuff.

Did yall see the pins Special Children's had made?
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In reply to Ferris Wheel Allstar • 10:32p, 7/17/23
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Did yall see the pins Special Children's had made?


Yes, helped design them.
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8:38a, 7/18/23
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I need to get a couple more from Stacey, I gave the one I had away to someone.
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