When I was Young 241/365

I wanted to be a cowgirl, maybe an Indian. My mom and dad watched Rawhide, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, High Chaparral, Wild Wild West, Daniel Boone on TV. They took me to see The Cowboys, Cheyenne Autumn, A Man Called Horse, True Grit, The Alamo and many other movies both at a drive in and at regular theaters. I guess that helped my obsession with the West get a grip in my soul. Still love it. Have you seen my house LOL!

Territory Days helps feed my need.

They have real dancing Native Americans and pretend dress up cowboys.
Here's me and John Wayne, The Duke, my mom's hero....

Street breakfast, Downtown Colorado Springs

I don't have a lot of traditions in my life, but one thing I do try to do every year is attend the Street Breakfast downtown at Tejon and Pikes Peak. The soldiers from Ft Carson cook a field breakfast of powdered eggs and pancakes and you get milk, coffee or juice to drink. Chute Nine plays their unique brand of country mixed with rock and roll and if you've never sat on a bale of straw...this is your chance! I focused on the Range Riders this year. It's thrilling to see them head out on their annual ride up Pikes Peak. The parade lasetd about 5 1/2 minutes. I video taped it but haven't decided on whether or not to post it on youtube yet. Oh my, the sight of Cavalrymen really does something to me!