TUCSON RODEO - DAY 9

Chandra, Marc, and Laila came to the rodeo yesterday, and we were busy when they arrived.  Later, after the rodeo performance started, Laila spent some time with us in the trailer.  While mom & dad watched some of the rodeo action, Laila said she wanted to see Grandma & Grandpa, so Marc brought her over to the trailer.

 Here's our little cowgirl, complete with boots & western shirt.  Grandpa was going to buy her a cowgirl hat, but ran out of time.

They had to leave about mid afternoon, heading up to Phoenix to catch the action today at the NHRA drag races.  I was able to get some race tickets for Marc, and he was going to pick up some Lucas Oil for me at the track.   Earlier in the morning, I spoke on the phone with our friends, Bob & Shirl Kase, who run the Lucas Oil merchandise trailer.  We may get a chance to see them, when they head east from Phoenix.

Today is the last day of the Tucson Rodeo, and for the cowboys, and cowgirls, this is the money day.  If their previous performances were good enough to get them into today's finals, and they do well today, a pretty good paycheck may be their reward. 

Over the past 8 years, we've gotten to know many people who make this rodeo happen, and even though it's 9 straight days of work, (actually 10, counting set up), we still enjoy being part of the Tucson Rodeo.  I must admit however, I'll be glad when it's over, and we can go back to being retired!