This last Independence Day was just a little different than my previous. Usually, I goto my brother’s house and hang out, watch his amazing fireworks display, talk with family and sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the top of my lungs.
This time, we decided to go to the Choteau Rodeo. It was purty dang fun, but basically what you’d expect from a rodeo. That is, until a coupla thangs happened. One, not the highlight, but still cool was that Dave Letterman showed up. Check him out. He doesn’t exactly look like he does on TV, but give the guy a break…its freedom day after all:
The second, and most exciting moment at the rodeo happened when me and a few of my friends decided to participate in the Wild Cow Milking contest. We went up against some big cowboys sportin’ everything from gloves to boots to a fat lip full o’ chew to butt-suckin’ wrangler jeans. Now, before you start thinking im some Montana cowboy or my friends are, let me paint you a picture. My team consisted of:
- Myself, Rogie, the guy in the backwards black hat: Video game nerd/Web programmer/designer that loves Red Bull, Techno, a good Role-Playing game and Disneyland
- George, the guy in the button-up shirt that gets bucked into the rail at the end: A former country boy gone accountant that loves to joke about burpin’ n fartin’
- Karson, The kid in the yellow shirt: Pastor’s kid/Pretty boy/Prep just graduated from high school that likes weak bands like Coldplay
- Josh, the kid in the purple shirt: Baptist Bible College student who is hooked by a chick named Kendall that he can’t live without talking to every night
Keep in mind my team was wearing shorts, no gloves, baseball hats, etc. We were NOT country. In addition, I’m lucky I borrowed a pair of New Balance running shoes from my Pastor’s son, 12 year old Kolter. Otherwise, I’d be sportin’ sandals for this venture. Enough saucing you up, here’s the video:
I gotta say people, I have not had an adrenaline rush like this in a loooooong time.
mmm, having trouble with the video… ?
Drop me an email, and I can convert it to a flash video for ya! Can’t wait to see what mayhem ensued
P.S. You’ll need the newest version of Quicktime me thinks. Ben, what OS/Browser are you using?
So Rogie, I am thinking of a cowboy named…. Rowdy Rogie Rutabaugh. Not bad for a “FOUR” people. Apparantly we need to see the rules?? It definitely makes it harder when you only have three.
Anyway congrats on the “sort of” first place…BTW how is the baby cooking coming along?
Babys comin great. Toni is doing well and God has been good to us as far as her health. Baby is supposed to be born on August 3rd!
Also, about the rules, the wierd thing is in the brochure to sign up it said: “Teams from 3 to 5 people.” We got shafted.
yep, twas just my version.. doh!
Way to embrace “local culture.” =)
Hehehe, milk that cow! That was really wierd but hugely funny, especially when i scrolled along the video and watched it in super-fast time. ^ ^
Hey there Rog,
So are you a real Montanan now? Better get some boots… they do come in handy. Keep me posted on the new “wonder” coming into this world. My latest grandchild Ethan is already 4months old. Such a character..Best to you both God Bless+
Deb
I can watch that video over and over I think it is so funny! It was much more fun being there in person and watching you all get thrown around. I kept watching it thinking that I would see Karson’s juicy juice box in his hand but no go… haha
Amazing! Wild Cow Milking Rocks!
Great Site!