Calgary Stampede Impressions

[Matt K.]

It is that crazy time again, the Calgary Stampede. Here are some observations from the sidelines in downtown Calgary, Saturday around noon. Starting with the real intimidating security:

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I wonder if those Amazons would have had their facial expressions if they stood in front of a mirror?

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More Amazons waiting to get into the bar to wet their dry throats ...

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Hmmm, I wonder what the deal was? Or is she just happy to see her boyfriend? At any rate, she reflected well.

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Took the next two images to see if I would get arrested for 'obstructing justice' ... This is what happens if you have too much alcohol in your system - you get dumped on the lawn where there are "NO DOGS ALLOWED".

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And you end up under the watchfull eye of the law

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Lucky me, I did not get arrested ... :laugh: :wall-an:

[Bambi]

oh my, what a set! in the last one the cop's expression says 'oh crap, now what do I do? she'll probably barf in the back of the car'.

[Matt K.]

I plan on going downtown again, if the weather turns sunnier ... it is amazing what you see there ... and the expression on the policeman's face? I think he felt pity for her ... then again, you may be right ..:laughing:

[Peter]

Matt last year I finished work at 2AM on my way home I seen a lot of stuff happening because of to much partying. Your photos do tell a story. Was it heat stroke or booze?

[Marko]

Really nice Essay there Matt K.! Quite the mix of photos - well done:highfive:

[Matt K.]

Matt last year I finished work at 2AM on my way home I seen a lot of stuff happening because of to much partying. Your photos do tell a story. Was it heat stroke or booze?

It rained ... and she was part of the "party bus" gang invading the watering holes;

[Michaelaw]

Nice set...The last one is my fav, a well captured moment :thumbup:

[Matt K.]

I think I have to learn to use smaller images. Scrolling through them just annoys the living daylights out of me, so I bet others think the same ... :wall-an:

[Michaelaw]

Nah Matt...You just need a bigger monitor :laughing:

PS...As someone pointed out to me so I'll pass it along, right click the image and select "view image" or some such thing and there you have it:)


PSS....My new Imac runs at a fairly high rez and I'm now always bitchin..." Come on people...Can you post something larger!"

PSS....LOL...Like a dog can read that sign :laughing::laughing::laughing: