Rodeo Wine Cowboys and More!

We woke up Friday morning to a cool breeze and warm sun shining on us. We did a quick run/walk down and then up the mountain and returned to the Flatpenny Inn for some pushups overlooking the Absaroka Mountains of Southwest Montana. After our workout, we drove to Bozeman for some more shopping and our massages at Summit Chiropractic & Massage. Many thanks to Alicia for working the kinks out and massaging our sore “front calves.” My favorite store, Ruby Slippers (117 E. Main Street), featured some super cute shoes, jewelry and clothing items. With our bodies totally relaxed, we drove back to Flatpenny for a late lunch and to rest up for the evening’s rodeo festivities.

We all had fun getting “gussied” up for the rodeo. After some group photos, we drove to town to see some of the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls strut their stuff in Livingston. We watched cowboys get bucked off horses and bulls, which proved to be fully entertaining for the two-hour show. Tatiana and I were thrilled to find some “Rodeo Wine” that was served in Pabst Blue Ribbon cups…gotta love it! At 10 p.m., they turned off the arena lights and started the fireworks show. After the fireworks, we hit the Livingston nightlife with stops at The Sport (to see our friend Chuck) and at the Hiatt House (to listen to our friends “The Max” play). Many thanks to The Max for re-naming “Mustang Sally” to “Mustang Casey.” You guys are the best!

At 2 a.m. it was time to head home. Tanya needed to use the restroom but we convinced her to wait for the quick trip home. Just as we were pulling up to the Flatpenny, we got stopped by the world’s longest train. As we laughed uncontrollably (and for no real reason), Tanya got out of the truck for a quick dance/squirmish and photo opp with the train. Good times!