adventures of an SF 20something: Git 'Er Done

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Git 'Er Done

If you know me well or have been reading this blog you know that I am kind of into all things country. A few years ago (NOV2004) I was out with 209 at little black dress night at a club in Mohegan Sun Casino. I was not sober. As we were leaving J$ pointed to 3 guys in cowboy hats and tight jeans and told me there were cowboys in the club. I got over excited, marched over to them and said "what do you think you're rodeo cowboys or something?". They said "well, actually, yes. We are." Cue slight embarrassment.

It turned out they were with the PBR (see www.pbrnow.com) rodeo and were riding at Mohegan Sun all weekend. Sean Willingham, one of the cowboys, offered to set aside his 4 family/friends tickets for me so we could come see them the next night. I was in heaven. The next day the tickets were actually there and we went and partied with them that night. We then were invited again to go the next day and partied again. It was amazing and I've been talking about that weekend for years.

Now, the PBR has come to the Bay Area and the roomie and Heather have decided to humor me and attend the rodeo tonight. I texted Sean (yes, I still had his number) and asked if he wanted to hang after the show. He, of course, didn't remember me but is always down to party....

The story/pictures to follow....

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So we went to the show and it was fabulous. Lord knows the roomie and Heather enjoyed themselves. There were some scary parts and I have to say, knowing the one on the bull makes it 10 times scarier to watch. Luckily no one got that badly hurt.

After the riding the guys came around to sign autographs and we told Sean who we were and he invited us to the after part at the Hilton hotel bar at the Oakland Airport. Apparently folks in Oakland don't take kindly to Cowboys. Go figure.

Had a blast. Would do it again. Anytime.

The scene. Welcome to the PBR ya'll!