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Old 07-08-2011, 11:48 AM   #285
c.t.ner
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Originally Posted by Coys1882 View Post
The grounds are too busy and hot for me but I like the atmosphere the city generates and how much fun the people who do enjoy the grounds seem to have. It's a good ten days for the city, it's people and businesses - how can you hate it? Let people cut loose, wear ridiculous patterned shirts and cowboy hats for 10 days of the year. Who are they hurting?

I don't climb the Rockies but still admire them from afar.
Great post. This is my feeling with the Stampede. I know many people love to hate on it, but people need to relax. I can't think of anywhere in the North America (maybe to a small extent New Orleans & Mardi Gras) where an entire city (especially corporate offices) pretty much shuts down and fully embraces 10 days of fun.

It's such a great experience and I'm sad I'm going to miss it this year.
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