More on the Stampede

Last night was the first night it was quiet in my house. I live close to the Stampede grounds and for the last week and a half it's been non stop noise. I like it, but there are times it gets annoying. To close out the day, they fire off a round of fireworks that lasts about 5 minutes. The end the Stampede with a monster show at 12 midnight......so if you have to work Monday and you live anywhere near the Stampede, expect to be tired.

During Stampede week, expect a real cowboy presence. In fact, you get used to seeing people in cowboy hats, shirts, pants & boots. So many of them, it becomes almost commonplace. Expensive wine clubs turn into cowboy bars with wooden railings & straw bales out front. Even if you're a suit wearing stockbroker, you can get away with wearing a cowboy costume for the week of Stampede. Contrary to what the Globe and Mail claims, you're not required to dress like a cowboy. Cowboy hats are also very hot, so if you get one, buy one that's straw. The felt ones boil your head in the hot sun