Pendleton Round-UP

September 12, 2011 - Time to turn over the engine on the coach and head from Richland, WA to Pendleton, OR.  We have reservations to stay free at the Pendleton District Office of Cascade Natural Gas (Bill takes care of the Network for the company).  First mistake - right turn with the motor home out of our RV site at Horn Rapids RV Resort...the coach pushed the CR-V to the right about two feet and wiped out the front bumper.  All in all the Honda looked rough but still runs fine.  The motor home has some damage along the cargo bay doors.  Again, still drive-able!  Nothing like starting the trip by damaging two of your own vehicles!

"Let 'er Buck"

Still photos of the rodeo (mostly the DENIM)
https://picasaweb.google.com/Sandie.Hayes/2011Roundup?authkey=Gv1sRgCLKKgtmpppfpmQE

Short videos of  most events can be viewed using the like below.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Sandie.Hayes/PendletonRoundUpVideoS?authkey=Gv1sRgCJeT9ZbA0eX5Iw

We attended the round-up from Wednesday September 14th to Saturday September 17th.  DENIM in all brands from designer to plain pockets.  I could not help noting that I did not see any men practicing for the plumber trade.  I wish I could say the same for some of the women.  While there we were able to visit with one of Bill's previous co-worker's from when the company was HQ'd in Seattle.

So many rodeo fans, most dressed in western attire.  The participants were all excellent.  Some had better luck than others.  Each day we set in the same general section, but different rows.  The final day we were in the nose bleed rows with a pole obstructing our view of the Indian Relay Races and the Barrel Racing.  We enjoyed the week and activities.  Each day we would walk to Main Street - about 17 blocks from the RV.  Of course there were many vendors in the area all ready and willing to sell you round-up goodies.