Marty

Someone told me about this rodeo last week at the Stampede.  I had a couple of days off this week after working 10 hard days at the Calgary Stampede.  I did some searches but could not find any decent directions.  I guess most assumed that if you wanted to go there you already knew where it was.  Well, for those in future who don’t here you go:  If you are coming from the south it is about 3 miles past Township Road 284(also marked as route 574).  Make a left at Township Road 290A.  There is a big sign just before the turn.  You will be on a gravel road which curves a bit for about a kilometer and you will see signs for the entrance on your right.  This year the parking/entry was $15 pp for two days or $10 for one day.  It was worth it in a lot of different ways.

I was pretty happy with the pictures – I took several hundred and am posting only a few here.  Hope you enjoy.  If you see yourself in any of them contact me.  Enjoy.

One of the best blues bands to come out of anywhere:
Alabama Shakes

Took a drive out to Kananaskis Village – looked like it would be as warm as anywhere today – and ended up going on an unplanned short, easy hike.  Near the Village is Ribbon Creek Day use area with a number of well kept walking/hiking trails nearby.  We hiked along the river and made the first convenient left on the trail and looped back making about a 7-8 kilometer hike: difficulty: easy.

This last picture was taken on the way back – Sibbald Flat.  (Our next hike.)

Recently, my son and a couple of friends drove up from Denver to visit.  All being under 21 and not being able to drink in the US of A, we took them for some fine food and exceptional beer at the 1410 Bierhaus.  We had not been there before and did not know what to expect.  We were all more than pleasantly surprised. The beer list is about 180 choices and mostly of types that I had not had before.  The waitresses know the beers but they also have a fellow, Cory, that cruises the floor and helps people with their choices.  He came by our table asked us each one or two questions and brought us each the exactly what we wanted.  Everyone different.  What was great about this also is that we were able to taste each other’s beer as well.  All were fantastic.

The restaurant’s claim to fame is the beer, obviously but we have been back a couple of times since for the food.

I could recommend it alone for the service, which was wonderful.  The place was packed and although the waitress had a lot to do she never made us feel that she did not have time for us or had to rush away. The place does get busy and noisy so if you want a quiet piano bar, this is not the place.  On busy nights it may be wise to book a table ahead of time.
1410 Bierhaus

This blog is kinda for my kids and anyone else who will listen.  We always hope that our children will not always have to relearn those things which we had to get knocked into our heads throughout a lifetime.  Sadly, or maybe it isn’t so bad, it doesn’t always work out that way.  Anyway, here is rule number one for raising children.  Well, actually it would be rule number two.  ‘Love them’ being rule number one.

Rule number two: Never get angry with your kids or fight with your spouse around them.

This rule is not up for argument.