June 29, 30, and July 1, 2013

[Soapweed]

At Medora, North Dakota

The countryside was green and pretty.

Looking down on the amphitheater

The pitchfork fondue

Seating for eating

Lots of people were served quite rapidly.

The Burning Hills Amphitheater

Lots of seating capacity

A good show

Youth and enthusiasm

The Deadwood Stage

The grand finale

Rider coming down the hill

One last song

All over but the shouting

A couple fellers comparing notes of years gone by

My dad and his bride

Tam's fabulous rocking horse

Big Muddy and his dad, Soapweed and his dad

Big Muddy's good looking remuda

Dad and his Canadian cousins, all ranging in age from 83 - 96. They are a fun loving and lively bunch, and we greatly enjoyed
the short time we spent with them.

Peach in the middle

A nice artist and his wife, who run a nifty art gallery in Rockglen, Saskatchewan.

 

[Faster horses]

Some very fine photos there!! Thanks for sharing. Medora Musical is a very
nice event, but when there are thunderstorms, they shut it down in a hurry.
(I don't blame them). How did you like the pitchfork fondue? We've tried
it twice and was pretty disappointed considering what it cost. Certainly is
neat to watch that horse and rider wind their way down that steep hill with
the spotlight on them.

Nice that you made it to BMR's and Canada to see your relatives. Thanks
for sharing.

 

[Shortgrass]

I busted out laughing at Bob and his brother standing there! That is good. That country looks to be in fine shape.

 

[BRG]

Man that country looks great. Usually it looks a bit tough, but not this year. Cows should be fat out there.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

dad and I sure enjoyed you quick stop.

One of these times you will have to stay long enough for a tour of the ranch.

Last time we went to Medora we got the pitchfork fondue but a storm did shut down the musical.
Pretty neat place to look around anyway.
ND Cowboy Hall of Fame is interesting.

 

[Soapweed]

dad and I sure enjoyed you quick stop.

One of these times you will have to stay long enough for a tour of the ranch.

Last time we went to Medora we got the pitchfork fondue but a storm did shut down the musical.
Pretty neat place to look around anyway.
ND Cowboy Hall of Fame is interesting.

It was fun stopping by your nice ranch even though we only had time for a quick visit. Tam's pecan pie was very delightful, too. Your area was green and pretty after the spring and summer rains. Our country looked drier after we got home because the temperatures were rather warm during the time we were away. Just in the last two days, a couple of brief showers bestowed a total of 35 hundredths of an inch of rain upon the thirsty ground, so it's a bit greener again this morning.