Susie has a new job, and she had Thurs., Fri, and Sat. off. But she booked a gig for Bob to do some of his magic tricks at the school where she used to work. He had fun doing that while Susie and I stayed home, slept in, and played Wii. Life is great. Here are some pictures of Bob doing magic.
That evening we went to see the movie, "Lightning Thief." It was really good. I haven't read the books, but they must be good too.Sun., Valentine's Day, Susie had to work at the public library, part of her new job. She's in charge of adult programing so she planned a chocolate event which included a chocolate fountain (I was in charge of that) and other treats like hugs and kisses (candy of course.) She also showed the video, "Love Story," and had everyone sign a valentine that put them in a drawing for prizes like boxes of candy and movie passes. The event was a great success. Here are some pictures.
Of course, Bob couldn't resist doing some magic while people were sitting around the library waiting for the drawings.
Monday was a holiday for Presidents' Day so we decided to go to the San Antonio Rodeo. We only went on the Rodeo Grounds which was like going to a county fair. It was dollar days so admission was a dollar, rides were a dollar (we didn't do any), hot dogs, pizza, pop, and popcorn were each a dollar so that made it more fun.
Of course, Bob couldn't resist doing some magic while people were sitting around the library waiting for the drawings.
Monday was a holiday for Presidents' Day so we decided to go to the San Antonio Rodeo. We only went on the Rodeo Grounds which was like going to a county fair. It was dollar days so admission was a dollar, rides were a dollar (we didn't do any), hot dogs, pizza, pop, and popcorn were each a dollar so that made it more fun. Here we are at one of the shows.
We joined the little kids and watched the Farmyard Follies which had petting zoo-like animals doing tricks. It was cute.
Then we did visit the petting zoo. Susie enjoyed petting the critters.
Then we went to the little piggy races. They were really cute, and the pigs had really cute names that resembled famous people or famous college teams.
In addition to the piggy races, there was a cute swimming pig. He dived in and swam across the tank. He went so fast I didn't get a picture.
There were also pigs after my own heart. Read and you'll understand.
Another show.
We couldn't resist getting our pictures taken with the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
At one of the exhibits there were longhorns, and since Susie is an alumus of Texas, we had to take these pictures, the animated and the real life.
We visited some exhibits and lots of vendors with all their "rodeo" ware. Bob tried to take this chicken, thinking Kathy might like it, but he couldn't budge it. Sorry, Kathy.
Here we are eating some of the free samples. Notice the carnival in the background.
Susie signed up for the newspaper and got this free T shirt.
Accidentally we came upon a rodeo event where 3 riders had to round up 3 steers and herd them into a cage area. We didn't know what was going on, but after observing, we figured out what they were doing. On a marquee, they would display a number which represented the number on the steers. There were 3 steers with the same number. Then the riders had to sort them out of the herd and herd them into the caged area. It was a timed event too. Some did a good job and some didn't. Here are some picutures.
We joined the little kids and watched the Farmyard Follies which had petting zoo-like animals doing tricks. It was cute.
Then we did visit the petting zoo. Susie enjoyed petting the critters.
Then we went to the little piggy races. They were really cute, and the pigs had really cute names that resembled famous people or famous college teams.
In addition to the piggy races, there was a cute swimming pig. He dived in and swam across the tank. He went so fast I didn't get a picture.
There were also pigs after my own heart. Read and you'll understand.
Another show.
We couldn't resist getting our pictures taken with the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
At one of the exhibits there were longhorns, and since Susie is an alumus of Texas, we had to take these pictures, the animated and the real life.
We visited some exhibits and lots of vendors with all their "rodeo" ware. Bob tried to take this chicken, thinking Kathy might like it, but he couldn't budge it. Sorry, Kathy.
Here we are eating some of the free samples. Notice the carnival in the background.
Susie signed up for the newspaper and got this free T shirt.
Accidentally we came upon a rodeo event where 3 riders had to round up 3 steers and herd them into a cage area. We didn't know what was going on, but after observing, we figured out what they were doing. On a marquee, they would display a number which represented the number on the steers. There were 3 steers with the same number. Then the riders had to sort them out of the herd and herd them into the caged area. It was a timed event too. Some did a good job and some didn't. Here are some picutures.Waiting on the side for their turn.
The herd at one end. Each steer had a number on it.
Riders sorting and herding the 3 steers that were designated for their turn.
Getting them into the caged area.
The man with the flag was there to signal that the 3 steers had been put into the caged area and to stop the time.
They did it, or they didn't do it. Here they are going off and making way for the next riders.
Here we are at the end of the day. We spent about 8 hours there. What fun we had! Now we have had the San Antonio Rodeo experience.
The herd at one end. Each steer had a number on it.
Riders sorting and herding the 3 steers that were designated for their turn.
Getting them into the caged area.
The man with the flag was there to signal that the 3 steers had been put into the caged area and to stop the time.
They did it, or they didn't do it. Here they are going off and making way for the next riders.
Here we are at the end of the day. We spent about 8 hours there. What fun we had! Now we have had the San Antonio Rodeo experience.
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