My last entry in this blog was a few months ago, but a lot has happened between then and now. I will recap the high points quickly so I can resume writing here with a clear mind and not be concerned about playing catch-up. Sometimes one lives faster than one can record.

The "Ride a Horse, Feed a Cowboy" event in Hulett, Wyoming was an astounding experience, from the horse and rider who came into the bar to chat with folks, to the "branding of the bank." And daring Mary's debut went extremely well. So pleased was I that I rewarded us with a day trip to Devil's Tower - eerie, mystical, breathtaking place. Took us an hour to walk all the way around it, and every ten feet its appearance seemed to change. It's for good reason the natives consider it a sacred place. There is something palpable there.

The following weekend, we had the pleasure of working with Pistol Packin' Paula at the Shooters Roundup in Morristown, MN. This continues to be one of my favorite events.

And last weekend, I spent several days in South Carolina with some fine people, doing demos and workshops for an annual event. This particular trip cemented my respect and affection for the area. If you ever get diown there, be sure to try the sweet potato pancakes. Wow!

Back at home in Minneapolis, the work on my right shoulder continues. I am diligent in my stretching and exercises, and while my range of motion has improved (somewhat), I may never do a Tasmanian Cutback again, I think. The old and familiar pain down the right arm is never too far away, but the adrenalin of performing lets me ride through it. It also has forced me to become more creative with my stunts. You will forgive me if I do not give details here, but I have beenhearing other whip crackers use my narrations and perform my tricks since they apparently do not have imaginations enough to do something original of their own. Sigh. This is so like saying because there are only 88 keys on a piano keyboard, all music must have already been made by now.

So - I'll post more news and photos (possibly, video) in the next few weeks, as The Adventure continues! (And oh, does it ever!)