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shelia: Mighty Mike White is GREAT on a horse!!!!! And I got to "pet" Bones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shelia: Second night at Jerome's not so good, but it was a sellout! Unfortunately JB got his eggs scrambled after his 8 sec. ride and left the arena with his mom and dad. Mike White was the rangler (sorry if that's not the right term.) SEan wasn't there and Cord g

shelia: Great first night at Jerome's. JB, Sean, and Cord all rode 2 bulls each. Bovines fab. JB happier and healthier than I've ever seen him!

S.: Yeah, "Secret Life of the American Teenager," otherwise known as "SLAT." By the person who brought us "7th Heaven." ??!! Never watched it, but the ads look horrendous.

shelia: Agree, S! Bristol's bio states she was on a TV show about pregnant teens. Guess that made her a star!

S.: The definition of "star" seems to have devolved. And I thought it was bad when Kate of +8 and Heather Mills were on the show.

shelia: Bristol Palin on DWTS? Does having a baby out of wedlock elevate one to stardom?

Kris D: Thank god Chad Berger has some sense. He noticed a problem with Code Blue in Bismarck and didn't want to bring him to Memphis. He's right: Code Blue should be taken care of, live a long life, and breed some cows.

Shannon: I have liked some of his movies: A Few Good Men, Jerry McGuire, Born on the 4th of July, Rain Man and the first Mission Impossible. But he's definitely so out there these days that he's a bit hard to get excited over.

S.: I wonder what this movie is. I've never been a huge fan, but he's so out there these days.

Shannon: intently. And? His smile was quite dazzling, even if the rest of him isn't so much....

Shannon: I was one of a handful of people who recognized Tom Cruise. I got from the sound man that he's researching a role in a new movie. I'm not crazy about the guy, but boy was he really getting into the research. Constantly asking questions, observing intent

S.: Is the PBR ever going to talk about the clone issue in depth? I think it's a little weird it's like, in passing, oh, and here are some cloned bulls.

S.: Especially now that Chad Berger told KRC he would sit down with the other owners, and as far as he's concerned, the bull is done. As 50% owner, between Berger and Lambert, thankfully it seems that Code Blue's bucking days are done.

Stockyard Queen: If Cody L says Code Blue is done, he's done--that means Cody will never let him buck in the PBR again. It's a shame his owners didn't have the sense to retire him and that Cody had to take matters into his own hands. And I'd bet the PRCA won't touch him, e

S.: The Code Blue thing makes me sick. He didn't look as conditioned as before and he was trying... he just shouldn't have been in the situation at all. Sounds like Lambert and Berger think he's done, and I devoutly hope so.

S.: McKennon should probably stick to bull riding and avoid the slam poetry.

Shannon: I feel even worse about Code Blue after hearing what Chad Berger had to say about how the past couple of events went down.

Shannon: Yeah, I didn't see McKennon's interviews on tv until this morning. Yikes. I've seen the building fan adoration for him over the last few events I've been to and it looks like he's letting it get to his head a little. Pity because he's so personable.

shelia: Looks like Code Blue is done bucking. Hope to see his offspring in the future. And Chad said he didn't want him to buck last week? Wish they had told JB that--he wouldn't have drawn him....

Shannon: Woohoo! I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't watched yet, but two of my wishes for this weekend are off to a great start! I'll fill you in later. Right now, I'm exhausted and must sleep.

Shannon: Yeah, we were talking about the JB article. Did you notice the not so subtle dig at this board? God, he exaggerates a lot. Anyway, I hope to have a decent report for you--I had about 5 hours of good sleep last night and I'm not sure if I'll get a nap th

S.: I am trying to picture Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber kicking back to watch some PBR and it's just not computing.

shelia: Shannon, Have a GREAT time in Ontario! Can't wait for you're report!!!!

shelia: Were you talking about the article on JB? It got more positive in the end!

S.: And sleeps in a coffin. And has a protective pseudo-dad in Gibbs.

Stockyard Queen: I don't know which would be scarier--a beautiful woman who knows 10 ways to kill you with her bare hands, or a Goth woman who is an expert in forensics.

S.: Well, you never know, some of them might lean towards the Goth side.

Stockyard Queen: I bet a bunch of those guys will be hitting on Pablo de Cote. Good luck with that.

Stockyard Queen: Are you kidding? I would RUN AWAY with Mark Harmon in a second. I am a total NCIS addict.

S.: That sounds neat, Shannon. BTW, who else is amused that Mark Harmon is a fan of the PBR and Shorty Gorham et al. are going to the NCIS set? I can only imagine.

Shannon: So, Rick went to an Emmy party today and got to meet a couple of cast members (not the key players) of Glee!, as well as Elisha Cuthbert and the guy who played the weasly president (Logan?) on 24. He said they were all really nice.

Shannon: Oh, now see, I would give up Anaheim and Ontario one year to be able to go to the finals.

S.: I look forward to living vicariously through you both! The finals is my next live PBR destination.

Shannon: bb: Yay for scoring tix to an event! I'm headed to Ontario this weekend and I really need to be out having fun for a change.

Shannon: I saw the post that had the word "kill" in it. yikes. Thankfully, the person he was referencing forgave the poster. They'd hate me as moderator because I wouldn't have any of the crap that goes down there.

S.: I hope they are moderating. It's going off the rails again. And yay, live event!

blackboots: In the Happy Days department: I robbed a bank and got tickets to the PBR in Greenville, SC! Woo Hoo! Couldn't swing both nights, but I'll be there on Saturday night with three other gals. So happy!

blackboots: It looks like a few of the posts from that thread have been selectively deleted? It sure reads different now from when I glanced at it last night.

S.: And I'm sure the riders could do without the media and fan pressure.

S.: It's just too bad the PBR can't seem to let it be, and let the ebb and flow of who is hot and who is not do its thing. In a sport where whoever is "hot" can get injured and disappear for months, it's weird the way they fixate on certain riders.

S.: I distinctly remember the vitriol toward Justin McBride. I have to wonder if Austin Meier or someone else was the golden boy, would things be as crazy?

S.: I knew as soon as I saw the picture that it was going to go south at a great clip. I can't tell if the PBR is clueless or doesn't care.

Shannon: The latest can of worms has been opened on the PBR website....

S.: Oh, Craig sure did, but it was a really weird moment. I think he gets kind of, not exactly star-struck, but a bit goofy around the former rider commentators.

Shannon: Ack. Surely, Craig had a bit of sarcasm in his voice when he said that

I just read the newest article on Code Blue. It doesn't look good for him returning to competition, but the injury doesn't appear to be life threatening, either.

S.: And I am sick about Code Blue. I hope his owners seriously think about letting him retire to breeding, assuming he's well enough. He's won his world title-- no need to risk further injury.

S.: Perhaps it was Craig saying that they should call JW, "Brainiac."

Shannon: So, here's my quandary: I like JB and I like Renato. So, JB needs to pull into second very close to Renato and stay there or move slightly ahead. Then, when one or the other wins the title, I can be happy either way.

Shannon: I really need to start watching the events with a notebook. I heard Craig say something that made me roll my eyes and this morning I can't remember what it was.

KrisD: an earfull. Those guys need diversity training, BAD.

KrisD: Another sexist comment from one of the stooges in the booth at Memphis. Right after praising 18-year-old Mesa Pate's smart business moves buying & selling bulls, the jerk said: "She WILL have a date to the prom." BULLSISTERS is gonna give Pollack an earf

KrisD: Is something wrong with the PBR site? I can't see the video or even photo of JB on Code Blue from last night. Don't know how I missed it (must've taken a bathroom break)!

shelia: I found an old picture of my niece. She was 10 and came home and told her dad she wanted to ride bulls so he built her a bucking barrel! She's 40 now and her interest has waned!

S.: My respect for and interest in Sevi Torturo is rising by the moment.

KrisD: Never mind-- I just found Pollack's email address.

KrisD: This link works; I don't know if it's got current info, but it's a good start for info on female bull riders: Female Bull & Bronc Riders Forum - Sevi Turturo To Teach ... 15 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 30, 2009 Sevi Turturo is having a bullriding

KrisD: I'd love Pollack's personal email! And Kevin Camper's, too, if anyone has it. Please send!

S.: Well, Jeffrey Pollack took the time to thoughtfully reply to my email, so I have to applaud him for that.

S.: It's always seemed weird to me that they have minimal to no moderation. I have seen a few flat-out nasty comments deleted, but for the most part, it's a free-for-all.

shelia: I asked him to remove any negative comments from the Article section. Not only about JB and the Brazilians, but all negative, derogatory comments against the sport.

S.: I haven't the slightest clue how to walk that line of keeping the core happy while attracting new fans who come from a different perspective, but I hope this guy does.

S.: Well, I can tell you what I touched on; I tried to give him a perspective from the "non-core" fanbase they seem to be trying to attract, and some of the things that please the core base that are going to be off-putting to the fans not from the base. I hav

Stockyard Queen: Sorry, I meant, what did you say to the new CEO?

shelia: Sorry--KrisD wanted to write to the new CEO, but her emails bounced back. I asked if she emailed him at his personal address-the one he posted on PBR articles.

shelia: KrisD said that her emails to the "PBR" bounced back. I asked if she mailed the CEO directly on his personal eamil.

shelia: I emailed the new CEO. WE'll see if I get a response. KrisD--did you mail the CEO directly or use the standard PBR address?

blackboots: And on a fashion note, I really liked the shirts JB was wearing this weekend.

blackboots: You'd better not, Shannon, we want details!

Shannon: Got my tickets for Ontario today! God, I hope someone I really like wins. If I manage to do a write up, I promise to keep it short and simple this time :p

S.: To me he looks like he works at Apple. It's kind of Steve Jobs-esque. But hey, if he can do a quarter of what Steve Jobs did for Apple for the PBR, and doesn't blame fans for holding their tickets the wrong way or something, we're really talking.

Stockyard Queen: What I want to know about the new CEO is, what is going on with that beard? He looked like he was coming off a week-long drunk to me.

Shannon: Is it my imagination, or does McKennon come out of the chute spurring his bull every single time? I swear he'd ride even better if he just clamped down at least for the first few seconds and just use his strength!

Shannon: I like how they tease him about it now, by warning him that he's going to get a ton of emails now.

S.: Can you imagine if JB did get a nose ring? It would probably throw them as much as the guy circa 2006 who had dreads and a gold grill. Sensitivity, thy name is not Justin McKee.

Shannon: S, I haven't emailed the new guy, but I like that he's open to suggestions.

Shannon: Yeah, that was an interesting comment. Cowboys and nose rings don't exactly fit. However, I don't think JB ever looked better than when he got his blond highlights. Speaking of JB--Yay! Good job this weekend.

KrisD: This nitwitticism from the Versus commentators at Nashville tonight tops anything I've heard so far: "JB would look good with a ring in his nose." Can you believe it?? What is wrong with those guys?

KrisD: All my emails to the PBR have bounced back; I'm going to try Twitter. He needs to hear from us--we've got the ideas to expand the bull riding audience.

S.: Anyone email Jeffrey Pollack? I find it interesting that he's soliciting fan opinion, and he seems pretty sharp based on the interview last night. It will be interesting to see how he parses the opinions he no doubt will get.

Kris D: Shannon-- James Thurber's cartoon books are HILARIOUS. His life story was pretty interesting, too.

Kris D: OY! Somebody needs to slap Ryan McConnell with his black and red hat.

shelia: Really? I'm way too old for that! A friend on FB just posted how much she liked "gentlemen." I have to agree!

Shannon: God--I'm hitting that "I'm too old for this..." time again. This time, it's because of Ryan McConnell's fb page. He just wrote "she's my rank ol' bitch" and from the comments it looks like he's talking about his new gf. I'm glad he's in love, but really,

blackboots: I was tempted to go to Nashville, but with two kids in college and tuition due in August it's not gonna happen.

blackboots: Wish there were more touring pro events in Georgia, but I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that the PBR comes back to the ATL next season. This stop is never a sure thing.

blackboots: Man, I'd love to have that kind of scenery to gaze at during the off minutes (seconds?) at a bull riding. Mighty pretty.

Stockyard Queen: I don't know if you've seen A River Runs Through It, but it was filmed up in the Paradise Valley, which is what you're looking toward in this pic.

Stockyard Queen: But the view, as you can see, is spellbinding.

Stockyard Queen: The arena there is pretty funky, and Flint and Brandon Bates spent most of the evening complaining because it has a wire fence instead of a stock fence, and a lot of the bulls wanted to snort and run around in the arena.

REZ: Don't usu. read/post on blogsites, but couldn't resist on this topic--JB in Livingston, MT--my fav cowboy in my fav spot! JB is destined to win the World! Believe it! I do!

bria: The article is well done and I enjoy it immensely. JB Mauney will be a multi-world champ. You can just see the determination in his eyes. When the time is right the Mauney Minions will cheer this great bullrider to a world championship. Go JB!!!

Joan: JB is such a great bull rider. Muney's Minions are cheering him on to win the World. He has got what it takes and the determination and grit. GO JB!

shelia: We had to move down one section (still PBR Fan Seactio) to get $50. tickets! The seats we had a year ago at $50. were $100. this year!

S.: The PBR also does not have a top ticket price of $24...

Interesting article. The 46% statistic on Ford was especially illuminating.

blackboots: Click on me for an article on the popularity of the PBR. But remember, this ain't no rodeo...

shelia: JB seems to be having trouble with direction changes. He should wear the pink shirt all the time!

MT Barn Cat: This was a tough week for several of these guys: Cheyenne on Monday and Tuesday, Livingston on Wednesday and San Antonio on Friday, Saturday and Sunday can wear you out.

MT Barn Cat: He was not looking so good at Livingston.

MT Barn Cat: The Pink shirt was clearly key to the score. Well Done, JB!

KrisD: YAHOO! JB finally rode something. Good score, too: 88.50...although I don't think the bull was that impressive. I think the pink shirt had something to do with it.

Kris D: I'm compiling a PBR Grammar Book--post the most hilarious cowboy verb tenses & other mind boggling uses of the English language to bullridingmarketing.wordpress.com Thanx!

Shannon: Watching the highlights show right now. After all this talk about JB, I have to say, love him or hate him (and I really like him), he gives a good interview.

KrisD: Okay, folks, here's the first contender as a name for us female fans who want to get the PBR's ear (and believe me, I've got the mouth to do it): THE BULLSISTERS! Please weigh in--either here or on my blog (bullridingmarketing.wordpress.com)

Shannon: He knows that, SQ. I think his thoughts are that the tighter the script is, the better chance it has at being sold and the better the chance of fewer things being changed in it. He means well and he does know the ins and outs of writing. That's why I'm

Stockyard Queen: John Gregory Dunne wrote a book about a script he and Joan Didion wrote that took about 10 years to be made into a movie, and of course was completely gutted on the way. If your friend thinks he's going to turn in a script that nobody is going to touch, he

Shannon: Also, he's taken many script writing courses and is very serious about doing it for a living. He's approaching it from that pov as opposed to me who views it more as a fun, one time project. He=perfection, I=they'll change it anyway, so isn't this good e

Shannon: No, it's not really that, SQ. He's saying things like "this needs to be streamlined--it takes too long to get to the event" (as one example). BUT, I LIKE all of the things I wrote before the event in question. He'll be sending me detailed notes soon-may

Stockyard Queen: Shannon, is he trying to change it so it will be a cliche you've seen a million times before?

blackboots: (and hang in there Shannon. Stick to your writing guns.)

blackboots: And thanks for the JAFC link! I'd heard about that video but hadn't had time to search for it. Hilarious!

blackboots: Been catching up on my reading here-looks like we had a varmit on the loose. Thanks for taking it out to the trashcan, SQ.

Shannon: Frustrating! The guy who is truly involved in helping me with the movie script is recommending big changes to the scenes that are my favorites! I can see where big changes are needed to other scenes, but I honestly thought the few he's mentioned were wor

Stockyard Queen: Folks, click on my name to see a video that has nothing to do with bull riding, but that you might enjoy nevertheless.

Stockyard Queen: 4) if he slanders or libels me, I will sue him. That is all I plan to say on the subject, ever.

Stockyard Queen: This is all I have to say about that: 1) I've had this blog since 2007, 2) I never even heard of this guy till 6 months ago, 3) I don't give a flying *honk* at a rolling donut what he thinks, BUT.

bria: . Instead he chooses to single out just ONE. Unfortunately his attraaction is JB. Do you find this strange?

bria: Another disturbing thing is to attend an event and single out one rider and print a timeline on this rider. Anyone say stalking? It would be different if he mentioned the other 39+ riders and give a timeline on each of them. Instead he chooses to single o

bria: The man calls this site a smear campaign and an effort to silence some that disagree with them. The only one to silence is his big fat mouth. I think his obsession with JB is alittle disturbing. Do you?

bria: I wish this free spirit bull rider the very best. I hope we hear of his 90+ ride and an over all win. The Ch eyene Frontier Days is a big win for any rider, I hope it is JB.

shelia: Don't forget Cheyene Frontier Days tonight & tomorrow! JB will be there!

shelia: I'd already had a heart-to-heart with him and while we talked he held my hand so tight. He was so sweet & I think touched that Bud & I had so much pride in him!

Stockyard Queen: It appears to me that he lives to pick fights and he needles people relentlessly.

shelia: While at a M&G in W-S, they pulled JB & Brian away for a photo shoot. Luckily, it was in the same room, so everybody knew where he was!

shelia: There are thousands of JB with fans pictures posted on FaceBook!

shelia: And it's only JB! He seems to like everyone else. Oh, and he knows secret, terrible things about JB, but he won't mention them! God!

Stockyard Queen: I believe we have posted on this blog several photos of JB with readers. I know for a fact we have at least one of him with you, Shelia, and one with Black Boots.

shelia: Then he said at Tulsa JB showed up for a few signings--66% of the time which was better than his riding average. He picks fights! He wants a JB fan to say something! It goes on all the time!!!!!!

shelia: Mostly he says things like JB NEVER shows up for autograph sessions, is rude to fans, won't have his picture taken. Stupid stuff.

Stockyard Queen: The AP has pretty clear guidelines about that sort of thing. Those who believe they have been slandered or libeled would of course need to consult an attorney.

Stockyard Queen: I don't go over there at all because I don't want to get my blood pressure up, and I'm not a lawyer, but if he's making statements in writing that are provably false and defamatory, I would think he could be liable for that.

Shannon: I'm really missing a lot here. I know he likes stirring the pot, I've missed all of these comments that lend themselves to lawsuits. Is it only on the PBR site or other boards as well?

Joan: Hey girls, I have been thinking since HE said that what he and sanpow said in there cute little code. Is just something to get at the JB fans mostly. JB is not doing anything wrong just want us to think they know more than we do. It is crap getting at us,

Stockyard Queen: I believe you. I would think the PBR ought to be concerned about whether they can be implicated in his bullying, harrassing, and stalking. After all, they are continuing to let it go on.

shelia: IHe stalks several of us, but the PBR turns a blind eye!

shelia: I agree! This has gone on too long. I can post about JB on a really old article and he will find it & mock me! Honest!

Stockyard Queen: So my question is, why don't JB's parents take legal action against this jerk? They might even have a defamation case. I'd be talking to a lawyer if I were in their position.

bria: Yeah for JB!! He is a winner on bulls and in his personal life too. The snake from Texas has slithered back into the sites to strike his evil vemum at JB's mother. People, this man is no Christian but instead a real evil force to deal with.

shelia: JB WON in Afton last night! Got a 90 in the short-go! WooHoo!

Stockyard Queen: I appreciate that. My impression of McConnel is that he is all go and no whoa. I hope they hogtie him to something and keep him off the bulls for a bit. A fractured neck is nothing to mess with.

bria: I can't even imagine someone making such a bad choice that could ruin your career and life as you know it.

bria: Wow, stockyard Queen how I envy you with the ability to pull the plug on an unwelcome commentor. Good for you. Too bad PBR doesn't do all of us the same favor. I agree, Ryan riding this week with a possible broken neck is just not good common sense. I can

S.: Er, yeah, a wound plugged with chaw, maybe not so good.

Stockyard Queen: Maybe those boys should give up dip and smoke instead. At least they'd have some first aid supplies handy at all times.

Stockyard Queen: He said he always carried cigarettes even though he didn't smoke, because he could rip the cellophane off the package and close a sucking chest wound with it.

Stockyard Queen: I never hear about punctured lungs without remembering an article by an Army medic in an oral history of the Viet Nam war.

S.: I think he's still suffering from the Immortality of Youth syndrome. I mean, he was in that terrible car wreck and then riding with his chest duct-taped or some crazy thing.

Stockyard Queen: Does he not know who Jerome Davis is? Paulo? Mike White? Hello!

S.: No kidding. Risk of paralysis, hello. There's being tough and then there's making really bad decisions.

Stockyard Queen: And the injury report on the PBR site is so out of date, it's not even funny.

Stockyard Queen: No wonder he looked so surly Saturday night.

Stockyard Queen: Tandy said in a webcast in Tulsa that McConnel might actually have a FRACTURE in his neck. What kind of maniac keeps getting on bulls after being told that?

S.: I think Joan is talking about Ryan McConnel. Tandy doctored him out last weekend, and he apparently was getting on practice bulls and going to lower events while waiting on an MRI, if I'm reading correctly and the information people are posting is correct

Stockyard Queen: Which one are you referring to, Joan? I haven't looked at the PBR site today.

Joan: Never out smart your common sense. If your neck is hurt and Dr Tandy tells you not to ride in an event and then you go and ride at a touring event.......Does that make sense. Big mistake. It can only make it worse. Always remember DO NOT OUT SMART YOUR CO

Stockyard Queen: but they sewed plenty of wild oats in their day.

Stockyard Queen: Anyone who has read Fried Twinkies knows these boys are no saints. Spme of the ones who were the biggest hellraisers, like McBride and Coleman, have of course settled down and are now applauded as upstanding family men. Which they probably are, but they se

Joan: I think Shelia has hit on something. he obsesses with JB. I don't think JB does anything wrong other than acting like any young man that is not married. Enjoying his youth. He had better do it or before he knows it, his youth is gone.

Stockyard Queen: It would not be unheard of. Just look at all the pious Christian boys who are always getting caught maintaining a wide stance in public bathrooms.

shelia: They now talk about JB in code just to get the goat of his fans. They seem to know all the indecent things JB does. Maybe "web" is secretly in love with him. Hey! I may have hit on something. Seriously.

shelia: Me, too! I think the PBR can't block webpbr b/c TWTX uses the same computer and they don't think she's horrible enough to block, too!

Stockyard Queen: Both were Christians, but I'd bet the Dalai Lama gives off the same radiance.

Stockyard Queen: I've only met two people in my entire life that I consider to be truly holy, and both of them radiated benevolence and genuine goodwill toward other people.

Stockyard Queen: I know some very Godly people who go to church, and some who never darken a church door.

Stockyard Queen: As far as attending church goes, I've never found one's church attendance to be a very good indicator of one's character.

Stockyard Queen: It seems to me that the PBR folks have plenty of reasons to block him, and for some unfathomable reason, they continue to tolerate his bullying and stalking people.

shelia: I wish you could get them blocked from the PBR comment section!!!!!!!!

shelia: As Bud says, "I don't know if there's a god, but I know where the devil hangs out--church!" Sorry to all my friends who attend church. But, TWYX's husband sure seems evil to me!

Stockyard Queen: I'm not worried. I have protections they cannot even imagine. They had best not mess with me.

shelia: She's a bored woman, married to a snake of a man who hates non-Christians, esp if they even appear to like JB! She's trying to get to you!

Stockyard Queen: That is an interesting question, though. I really don't think I merit that degree of obsessive attention.

Stockyard Queen: Don't worry, Shelia. I sent them packing.

shelia: PlPlus we already know you dislike our mighty Queen and our opinions, so why are you here? Guess it's a free country!

shelia: Please don't ruin our little message board. There's a comment section to all the blogs. Go there!

TWTX: So what is your point that you know who I am? I think most if they read any PBR blogs or comments know who I am. I have not hid my identify.

TWTX: That is fine.. I am not trying to hide and never tried to hide who I was. So would you like to tell me who you are?

Stockyard Queen: You are free to agree or disagree with me--I don't care one way or another. But I know who you are.

TWTX: else in this country has the freedom to voice our opinion.

TWTX: I do not think it is a matter of proving who is wrong or right, but that I have a different opinion of yours. And a point could be made that because of the men and women in the military that are being honored at the PBR events is why you, I and everyone e

Stockyard Queen: So what's your point? That everybody there is like you and if they aren't, they should be?

TWTX: long as I am able! sorry this was so long-had to divide up

TWTX: always involved country and God and the rodeos I grew up going to as a child always had a strong influence of God and country. I think Flint is awesome and does a great job and enjoy going to events and plan on continuing to go to live events for as long

TWTX: enjoy the events, time and time again! I could do without the girls throwing t-shirts into the crowd, but know they have sponsors that are trying to appeal to the masses (men mainly). I love the opening and considering the cowboy lifestyle has always inv

TWTX: Regarding your recent blog, I must say I completely disagree with you. I have been a fan for just a little over two years and have been to over 10 events since I became a fan. I have meet many other fans who have just recently become fans and thoroughly

Shannon: It's funny how the same slang can mean different things in different parts of the country. Still, though, Shelia, I don't know if I were Beau or Caleb, I'd want to be referred to as "tall and refreshing"

Stockyard Queen: Major Payne is still my favorite. I love that adorable baby.

Stockyard Queen: I've always heard it as "a long, tall drink of water."

shelia: In my neck of the woods "A long, cool drink of water" is a compliment meaning tall and refreshing.

shelia: Silver Wings has only been ridden 1 of 31 times & that was 2008. He's not in the top 100 bulls, but he's still my fav!

Shannon: Thanks, Shelia. I wondered why I hadn't at least read anything about it.

Shannon: I wonder if I should mention it on the boards...lol!

Shannon: Exactly, S. While I'm sure they aren't thinking what I'm thinking when they say it, I, personally, agree with the phrase based on my knowledge of what it means

shelia: Shannon-My mistake. It was Zack on RMEF Bugle and not Silver Wings. Don't know how I got confused...

S.: Shannon, I always think of that, and how horrified the announcers would be if they realized what I was thinking.

shelia: Be POSITIVE! JB won Salinas on Wednesday and rode for 8 glorious seconds in round 3 today. He's easing his way back into the groove!

Shannon: Am I the only one who is familiar with the more romantic meaning of "tall cool drink of water"? It kills me when the announcers refer to Caleb or Beau with that phrase

Shannon: What?! When?! I thought it didn't start for 10 more minutes?!!

Shannon: BTW, Kris, I just saw your blog and the site looks great! Glad to see you could work out the kinks.

Shannon: KrisD, I must have serious jet lag because I'm not sure what you mean about my leaderboard (this will probably be a big 'duh' moment!). I haven't had a chance to read your blog in a while, but I'm hoping to be back to normal by Monday.

KrisD: Shannon, thanx for getting me up on YOUR leaderboard! I'll post more on my blog soon.

Shannon: Hi! I'm back from a wonderfully relaxing vacation in New England. I was excited that I was coming back on a PBR weekend, only to find out it won't be on VS. Maybe I'll watch it on demand tonight and tomorrow.

blackboots: Wooty-woot JB! That's great. So pumped for bulls this weekend!

S.: Ugh, I thought about going to Salinas but it was not a good time. Now I really wish I had!

shelia: My boy, JB, WON last night in Salinas! 5th highest score in the event's 10 yr history! He's back!!!!!

shelia: Blackboots: No, I didn't go, but a BFF did! Lucky girl!

shelia: JB rode in Concord, NC last Sun. & the Sun B4. Will ride in CA this w/e where Brendon is going for his 5th pro-touring event win in a row.

S.: In non-bull riding news, I saw Paul McCartney last night, and it was amazing! I was poking around some Macca boards and they were saying it was one of the loosest and most fun they'd seen. Glad I could finally get tickets!

blackboots: Glad for JB. Was it an event in NC, Sheila? Did you go? And man, Skeeter? Not happy about that, either. I hope he and Robson bounce back from their injuries soon.

S.: Not happy that Skeeter is out for 3 months with a torn PCL.

shelia: JB RODE last nite 4 first time. Bucked off first bull, then scored 91 on second bull! So happy!

S.: The brouhaha over Shane and JB getting tattoos on LA Ink (in an article on the official site) is totally hilarious. Although I will say that Kat Von D is a great artist but the show LA Ink got really awful and into terrible scripted drama a long time ago.

Shannon: Good looking, though, kind, funny.....oh yeah, he's definitely awesome. Ok everyone, I'll be MIA for three weeks. In 7 hours I'll be on a plane to VT!

blackboots: You know what I think I like the most about the video? Guilherme not having any qualms about being filmed falling off the bulls, wincing slightly after his ride and in private moments behind the chutes. Some rider's egos couldn't have handled that.

Shannon: Kris D, I've bookmarked the page. Welcome back, SQ! Starting Thursday, I'll be gone for three weeks and him just in time for the next event. Now for some bad news: Code Blue is hurt. They are having the vet look at him this week to determine what is wr

Kris D: My reasons: To show the PBR how many fans are women, & how I can help draw this audience. Also, to convince them to have me as East Coast consultant, to improve Touring Pro event sales. Worcester was only half-full the 2nd day. Thanks everyone!

Stockyard Queen: I'm back, after 10 days on the road. To say I'm missing in action is an understatement. Loved the video, though I'm not really a Gary Allen fan.

Kris D: I sure could use your posts on my blog: bullridingmarketing.wordpress.com Also if you'd become my follower on Twitter, it would really help: "MarketBullRidin" is my name there.

Shannon: I just found the video. Very enjoyable, indeed! I may watch it again sometime soon

blackboots: The link is not direct--scorll down to Gary Allan's new video.

blackboots: Ladies, the drought is over. Click on my name and enjoy.

S.: Lurking, although not every day.

Wish I were going on vacation -- have a nice one, Shannon!

Shannon: Anyone still lurking here every day? Are we just waiting for the PBR to start again? How is everyone? The kids and I are headed to VT and ME in 10 days for a 3 week vacation!

Stockyard Queen: And obviously: Never, ever turn your back on Jack Bauer, even if he's suspended from a pipe by his thumbs. You will be sorry.

Stockyard Queen: Odds and ends I have learned: Any cop can walk into the home of any other cop, and immediately figure out where the stash of guns is. Maybe it's in the universal cop manual.

Stockyard Queen: I'm sure he thought he could save her. Bad mistake.

Stockyard Queen: The only possible explanation for me of Jack's attraction to Renee was that he knew he was damaged goods, and he recognized that she was, too. In some ways, she was where he was about two seasons back, when he didn't care what happened to him.

S.: Also, perimeters never work and Jack is always right.

S.: I think Jack went off the rails this season, and it was hard to watch. But usually I just enjoyed the rollercoaster, because thankfully we don't live in 24-verse. Things blow up all the time there.

Shannon: YOu're right, blackboots--sometimes it didn't work. What I liked about Jack is that he always seemed to have a conscience in that he seemed bothered by what he did when it was all said and done.

blackboots: That--and the fact that I find him so utterly smokin' hot

--is what kept the show so special to me. Can't wait for the movie.

blackboots: Jack starts hour one, day one with no idea that this day is going to change his life. But 24 hours later he will never be the same, and he's layered that every day/season of the show.

blackboots: Not in its defense--but it was the times that torture didn't work that were more effective. The most fascinating thing about the show, for me, was the progression of Jack's character over the years.

Shannon: I always felt a bit guilty for loving 24 and cheering for Jack because it goes against everything I believe it. But, yes, I will miss it in spite of the obvious FOX agenda.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, add that to the list of stuff that doesn't work. Already on it: anger management and praying the gay out.

S.: Also that torture always gives you reliable information. Which is... totally untrue.

Stockyard Queen: As is the notion that people can torture one another at will and nobody ever seems to notice.

S.: I definitely missed Aaron! And the drones in 24-verse are insane. It's like a Fox News dream come true that there are all these drones everywhere that can be deployed at a moment's notice.

Stockyard Queen: And Logan was perfect as the devil on her shoulder. So creepy. I do wondered what happened to Martha, though. And where the hell was Aaron?

Stockyard Queen: And: "That drone is equipped with two Hellfire missiles and I will not hesitate to use them."

Stockyard Queen: Yes, that annoyed me, too. I totally love it, though, when she got her Irish up and told her COS, "So help me God, I'll throw the switch myself."

S.: I love that Weasel President can't even finish himself off right, though.

S.: I am still kind of annoyed that they made Taylor into such an idiot. This woman gave up her daughter and her marriage to do the right thing-- why did she go so nutso this year? Just to serve the plot, I guess.

Shannon: Hi everyone! Hope you had a nice holiday weekend. So, 24. I liked how they ended it and will be waiting anxiously for the movie. This is the first time a show has been canceled while I still cared about it, so, yeah, I cried a little, too.

blackboots: And yeah, true confession--I bawled like a baby stuck by a diaper pin at the end. Damn, I'll miss that show!

blackboots: Cherry Jones was very good at making it uncomfortable for us. I hope she gets an Emmy nod again,and ditto for Gregory Itzin, M-L Ryskub (sp) and the Kief.

Stockyard Queen: Weirdly, the spot I always get uncomfortable is when some jackass in the West Wing decides to commit treason in the name of the good of the people. I can barely stand to watch that.

Stockyard Queen: I've survived 24 hours of 24. Barely.

S.: I don't watch AI, but it seems like the bland white guy often wins it.

Shannon: Not me....But, I called it a while ago, so it wasn't a surprise.

Shannon: different now. SQ and blackboots: sounds like a good plan to me!

Shannon: I just watched 24 last night. Wow. S, I've got to agree with you on this one. I started thinking that way last week when I saw previews for this week. I'm kind of uncomfortable with it now. Not that I'll stop watching it or liking the show, but it's d

blackboots: Or I might do a Kiefer Sutherland film festival. Or both.

blackboots: At some point this summer, with no bulls & no Jack, I want to start over at hour 1, day 1 and plow my way through.

blackboots: That sounds like a great Memorial Day weekend.

S.: That was how I first got into 24. I watched about 22 hours straight when they were doing "24 hours of 24" after the first season was done. I was pretty spun out after that.

Stockyard Queen: My plan for Memorial Day weekend is to lie on the couch and watch them back to back, as long as I can stand it.

Stockyard Queen: I haven't had the energy to watch 24 this season, but I've recorded every one of the episodes.

S.: I'm also still bitter that they made Tony evil, but apparently what Jack is doing is okay, because he's Jack.

S.: This time, it's President Taylor turning into an idiot for plot purposes, and Jack making things really personal over Renee. THE TREATY IS BEING SIGNED IN 2 HOURS doesn't have the same punch as THE NUKE IS GOING OFF!

S.: 24 has been exciting, but deeply bothering me. I think it's because Jack has often gone rogue before, but it was always in order to save LA from being nuked, or NY from a dirty bomb, or the president from assassination...

blackboots: If Gregory Itzin doesn't get an Emmy nomination there is NO justice.

blackboots: One would think the PBR Powers could come up with a more sophisticated method of keeping the clock. I'd think that would be a good investment!

S.: Who is the dude with the stopwatch, anyway? I think at some point they indicated it was Jeff Shearer, of former infamy. Is it always him? Why is this so shrouded in mystery?

Stockyard Queen: It's interesting to me how many times the dude with the stopwatch's time is considerably shorter than the arena clock's.

S.: And I am very glad that JB is getting away from that hospital!

S.: Surely they could cut some of the pyro budget and get a more accurate replay system than a dude with a stopwatch.

S.: This event seemed like a bit of a mess, although I was glad to see Renato on fire, Paulo getting into the swing and Valdiron getting back into the groove.

shelia: Shannon, you are so funny! 35 minutes, eh? So sad for McKennon!

Shannon: see the event. Congrats, Renato! Poor McKennon....

Shannon: Did you know that if you forward through everything up to the gate pull, then start again after the buck off/score you can get through the entire final day in 35 minutes? I wasn't going to miss the Survivor finale, but didn't want to wait till today to se

S.: I'm pretty sure the cameras have caught him with a cig now and again.

Stockyard Queen: Does he smoke? Or dip? Or chew? No matter what, it's a nasty habit.

shelia: It's ok Shannon. I was just really, really worried that he was in hosp with a malfunctioning chest tube and a partially inflated lung.

Stockyard Queen: Maybe he'll figure out he can do without that habit!

shelia: They say 3-4 days with new chest tube. Wonder how he's getting on without tobacco.

shelia: JB had a larger chest tube put in--a garden hose he calls it. Last nite he & mom played cards while Jessi texted rides & scores.

Shannon: Sorry, Shelia. Didn't mean for it to sound like I was making light of it because I'm certainly not.

shelia: Having surgery on your lung is MAJOR. It will take JB awhile to recover. Other surgeries can wait. For all we know his life could be hanging from a thread.

Shannon: JB has to have surgery on his lung. Personally, I think he should also have surgery on whatever else is bothering him and come out swinging (and healthier than ever) next year.

Shannon: Ok. We were talking about the Forum, not the articles. I'm glad they did something, finally, about the comment sections, though.

shelia: It was just on the comment section of the articles, I think.

shelia: The negative posts from several people were removed quickly and quietly.

Shannon: Huh. I didn't see that in the forums either. Good thing they put a stop to it then.

S.: On the TeamPBR board? If it was there, I guess it got removed before I saw it. Thankfully.

shelia: Alot was going on. A certain poster bashing JB and his fans, picking fights, insulting people. The rules were written for him.

S.: And yes, that was very odd. Nothing was going on to prompt the rules being reposted, as far as I know.

S.: Yeah, I post over there occasionally on a few threads, as a name you might recognize from elsewhere.

Shannon: Kris, did you get my comment on your website?

Shannon: S, do you post on there or just lurk? Also, did you see on the PBR forums where an admin posted a link to the board rules? Odd. I don't think I've seen any rule breaking recently.

S.: Shannon: I have my suspicions as to your posting name.

S.: Yeah, not liking the news about family flying in. I hope he's improving now.

Shannon: I read that, too, Shelia. That's too bad. I hope he heals quickly.

shelia: JB's in pretty bad condition. He's still in hosp. Family flew in today.

S.: Shannon, you don't happen to post on a certain snarky television-related board, do you?

Shannon: and classless, but it wasn't necessary for them to win.

Shannon: That's why I said that it was poorly thought out. However, if I were Jet, I'd have said something like "should I spin? Let me try spinning". Again, someone on the PBR site says: "They had to cheat to win". No, they didn't. The cheating was rude and

S.: I think the brothers were within the rules, but they definitely were weaselly on the last leg and awful to the cab driver in Shanghai, which made it hard to root for them.

S.: I'm not sure it was clear to the competitors that everyone was doing the same thing at LucasFilm, though. And the way it was set up was kind of stupid, with people being able to block others and overhear others.

Shannon: try and it worked. Also, Cord dropped the ball on the spinning maneuver and CBS made a poorly thought out roadblock.

Shannon: Oh don't get me wrong--I hated that they did it. It was petty and immature and yes, if it had made a difference, then I'd have been even more ticked off. But, the reality is that it didn't. They did something within the rules that no one else thought to

Stockyard Queen: And what if cutting into the line had made a difference? Would that affect your opinion?

Shannon: Kris, I read your blog and left a comment with my thoughts on the site and what you wrote.

Shannon: They have to "purchase" a coach ticket. There is no rule about moving up once the plane is in the air.

Stockyard Queen: I agree, but what about the upgrading? I understand that the rules specifically say they cannot fly first class. That might have made the difference.

Shannon: I don't know. I'm just getting tired of people implying that the cut in line at the airport caused them the loss when it didn't. It was a b.s. thing to do, but it had no affect on the race.

Stockyard Queen: Goodness, Shannon, do you have a death wish?????

Shannon: I'll go there in a few minutes, Kris! Right now, I'm actually defending Dan and Jordon on the PBR website and facebook

Kris D: Launched new blog and not sure it works--can you all check it out? /Let me know if you see photos. Thanks!

Stockyard Queen: It might not be long enough for him to come back right after the break, but the sooner he gets it fixed, the faster he'll be back and the better he'll feel.

Stockyard Queen: I'm sure Travis is trying to buy a little time but I think he'd be better off just having the surgery and being done with it, especially since there's a break coming up.

Stockyard Queen: I agree that he did the right thing and that JDub has yet again proven he's an idiot, but my understanding is that the ACL has to be surgically repaired.

Kris D: stupidity--Briscoe is a real man. He was clearly disappointed, but did the right thing. Better than riding crappy for the next three months and THEN trying to let the ACL heal. Smart dude!

Kris D: Picking up on the notwit "cowboy up!" concept-- riders who want to be around for a while need to take care of their injuries and not make them worse. They get back on the bulls too soon and end up with long-term problems. Takes a real man to buck that stu

Shannon: I would have been fine with them or our boys winning, but their play tonight at the airport soured me big time on them.

Shannon: Agreed about the Briscoe/JDub situation. Good thoughts for J.B--that sucks. Shelia, Dan and Jordan's cut didn't make any difference in the out come of the race and the upgrade was within the rules, although I don't think it should be. At first, I would

shelia: Cord and Jet! Finshed with character and integrity intact! How can U claim victory when u cheat?

blackboots: And yeah, good thoughts out to JB & family. Downright snakebit, it seems.

blackboots: I'm glad Tandy spoke up about Briscoe. Just for once can't JDub think about the long term implications of an injury instead of just "cowboyin' up" for the event win? Guess not.

S.: And the commentators seemed a bit blase about J.B.'s status... I hope we hear more (and good) news soon.

S.: Ugh, I wish the commentators would stop dogpiling Travis for deciding to protect his health.

Stockyard Queen: He needs to get serious now that he has another mouth to feed.

Stockyard Queen: Damn, Shelia, I thought he was talking about me, though I'm not yet in my 60s. Sorry about this, Shannon. That's no fun.

shelia: Not again! JB draws a bull that can't be rode! Why, why, why? Every week!

Shannon: with me now--at 41. Bleh. Can't comment on 24 yet--I haven't watched it, but it's on the schedule for tonight.

Shannon: Well, ladies, I've just made an appointment with my doctor to discuss the possibility of me being in the beginning phase of menopause. Woo. My mom and grandmother went through it early, so it would stand to reason that that's part of what's going on with

S.: Good riddance, Dana. Now if only Weasel President will follow. Although I can't say I look forward to Blowtorch!Jack... 24 gets a little too excited about torture for me at times.

blackboots: Thanks Shannon! That was fabulous. Sody Pops! BWAHAHA

Stockyard Queen: Shannon--OMG! I laughed so hard I nearly fell off my chair. I needed that so badly today. Thank you!

Shannon: Click on my name for a cute 25 second video of Ryan McConnell

Shannon: I was just thinking about Reese and that incident the other day, too.

Stockyard Queen: Ladies--click on my name and ask yourself, Where is Reese Cates when you need him?

Shannon: I submitted two: one of facebook, one on twitter (although, I had at least 40 to choose from from the old name the bull contest). I submitted Helen Dirt and Pistol Whipped.

shelia: I knew either Shannon or Tim would win today! Congratulations, Tim! Great idea. Hope they like your idea, Shannon--it's a great one!

shelia: What name did you submit, Shannon? Don't worry I think you'll win boots today! Great idea!

S.: I was responding to the wanky fans, mostly.

I just read them going on. My goodness. It's a contest! Not everyone can win.

Shannon: You do know I'm kidding about the bull name, right?

S.: Wow, the PBR using arbitrary selection criteria for a contest? That's never happened anywhere before...

Shannon: Oh Lord, some people on the Team PBR fan page are complaining about how the PBR doesn't care about the fans because of the "awful" judging used to chose an Ariat Boots winner. I don't get some people (although, I have to say, I think my bull name submissi

Shannon: "oh boy--someone could take this in an interesting direction"

Shannon: It was a fun post in the "off topic" section. Someone starts a story with a few words, then someone else adds a few words and so on...just something fun to pass the time. It gets crazy, usually, but this time I was raising an eyebrow thinking "oh boy--som

Shannon: Two posters have been in the thread so far. One laughed and said "thank God no one here is into that", the other one ignored me

Shannon: I didn't use the term slash fiction--but the implication of headed down that path is there. No one has responded yet. They may just ignore it. I'll let you know.

your_glasshouse: Shannon, I, for one, cannot wait to see the reactions once you explain what 'slash' fiction means, if it should come to that.

Shannon: So, I just made a comment on the forum that implied slash fiction. I'm going to get in trouble, aren't I?

Shannon: No, I haven't seen that many before and I can't say that I agree with all of them. Oh well.

shelia: And welcome, bria, if you're new here. Are you Kara?

shelia: I've never seen an event with so many 24 point scores, have you?

Shannon: I agree with this being an exciting year! And we thought last year was great? If this keeps up, I'll be on the edge of my seat until the end of the season--not just at the finals!

bria: Shelia: If I didn't read it on here, I read it on the PBR site or I recognized your picture?? I'm getting ready to watch round 3 on VS. Isn't this one of the most exciting times in PBR history. I just hope our JB take charge today and gets a win. He needs

bria:: Shelia/FlashOBlue: I admire your patience and resistance to submit to his want-an-argument not once but twice on the PBR site. You are a JB fan role model. You go girl!! Wasn't JB amazing!!!! He wins the round and leads the event.

S.: If you're talking about what I think you are talking about, then yes and yes,

Shannon: S, did you read about the new PBR blog? Did you go to it?

S.: So they are fining Jared Farley $2500 more than the $500 they already fined him. No anger management courses, apparently.

shelia: I mean with Adriano, Guilherme, Billy, Rocky, Robson, McKennon, and JB to get my blood boiling...

S.: I don't know, what's the fuss about anyone? He was hurt badly at the top of his game and now he's back. I like him, his riding and his smile and I'm happy he's back.

shelia: I really don't see what all the fuss is about over Valdiron. And I mad I didn't win boots today!

Shannon: Welcome back, blackboots. The idea of an all Brazilian finish is sweet. SQ, have fun this weekend! Glad to hear that Valdiron is back.

blackboots: Pretty excellent news about Valdiron, too. (contemplates all-Brazil finish--gets all gooey inside)

blackboots: And VIVA Brazil! And Viva MBC--good wishes on your testing.

blackboots: Back from the Keys, and I'm alive to tell about it. Life is good.

Stockyard Queen: If Valdiron is in Billings, MBC will be in heaven.

Stockyard Queen: Thanks for the good thoughts, folks. One test down, one more to complete this morning.

S.: I'm excited that Valdiron is on the list for this weekend. I hope he's healed and ready to go!

shelia: Sending best wishes and white light to MBC! Keep us posted!

shelia: Welcome to the world, Kash! Congratulations Leah and Kasey!

S.: Soooo, what's g oing on with disciplining Jared Farley? Seems like if Kasey got dinged for what he did, Jared ought to be dinged too.

S.: I love the spin on the "Pro Tour." It's not the Enterprise is bowing out and now tobacco companies can't advertise at sporting events, it's because the Pro Tour is more awesome. Yes, that's it.

S,: Aw, yay. And also, continuing good wishes going out toward MBC!

Stockyard Queen: Yay for Kash! Is Kasey still on the pro tour, or whatever they've changed the name of it to this week?

Shannon: This was written on TWoP about Jack and Chloe working for CTU: Seriously, the two of them could overthrow a government with a glock and a loptop and now they have the power of a federal agency behind them. Someone's getting their asses kicked.

Shannon: Kasey Hayes and his wife, Leah, had their baby today: Kash. 7lbs and some ounces

Stockyard Queen: Okay, folks, tomorrow and Thursday are the big text days for Montana Barn Cat. Please send good karma.

Shannon: Guilherme was amazing this weekend (as well as Renato). I wonder if he'll carry it into the regular season and start inching higher in the ranks. Wouldn't that be something else?

S.: I don't think they've said that anywhere. If so, I have yet to find it.

shelia: Well, I see Guilherme rode 1 more bull than the rest, so congrats to the MVP, Guilherme!

S.: They might as well split the MVP between Guilherme, Silvano, Renato and Robson at this point.

shelia: Hate to see the hype re: Renanto. He looks to be the MVP? Me thinks. Can't see results from Rd. 5

S.: I think we've answered the question as to Silvano Alves' ability to ride the rank bulls now. Also, I am thankful that Craig Hummer finally figured out how to pronounce "Alves."

S.: No kidding! The Brazilians are blowing the competition away. Love seeing them so excited and riding so well-- I hope it continues into the rest of the regular season.

Stockyard Queen: As Alan Jackson says, it's five o'clock somewhere.

S.: At this point, I would almost rather be wasting away again in Margaritaville rather than staying up obscenely late to see the WC.

Hope you have an awesome trip!

blackboots: Am headed down to Margaritaville for a week. I will miss Viva La World Cup Las Vegas Whoopla but will watch it when I return. I intend on drinking enough mojitos to stay well out of spoiler range. I will miss all the chat on the board!

blackboots: So, so sad Jack. But wowsa, that was a twist. Love it. And Chloe in charge? Kicks ARSE.

S.: And there's a few other words that come to mind before "fickle."

Shannon: Now, on FB and Twitter, they are reporting that JW is being "fickle". He chose LJ as an alternate earlier and now has taken that off the table and is going with no alternate. Fickle? *eyeroll*

S.: At this point I almost hope Canada (Or Australia or Mexico, for that matter) wins... I'm so tired of all this Brazil vs. US hype.

S.: It will be like the good ole days, when hockey would run late and I'd fall asleep during the event and have no idea who won...

Shannon: I just saw how late they'll be airing the WC out here on the west coast. That almost guarantees I won't be watching much of it.

S.: I saw the Evita revival in London, which wasn't the greatest but Philip Quast as Peron was amazing, and Elena Roger was brilliant as Eva.

S.: I really wish they had showed a clip of Marchi's ride from Friday. I don't even understand how you get a 46. Was the bull just standing there for 8 seconds while Marchi slowly tilted off balance or something?

shelia: There are some trolls on the PBR article comment board that are brothering me and I'm not in the mood to be bothered!

blackboots: I saw Evita in DC years ago. Patinkin & Patti were in it--can't recall who played Peron. LOVE the music. And I did love Banderas as Che. The scene where he dances in the water trough? I wanna dance with him.

S.: six feet under ground." If Patti LuPone shows up, it's all over.

S.: And I can't stop inappropriate laughter at Bob Gunton in a bathrobe. I keep expecting him to sing out, "Dice arrrre rrrrrolling, the knives are out... would-be prrresidents are all around; I don't say they mean harm, but they'd each give an arm/To see us

S.: I think I said this before, but the only consolation that will make the reappearance of Weasel President acceptable is if Aaron returns as well.

Shannon: S, my memory is so bad I couldn't even tell you what happened last season. I remember weasel's face and his wife and the fact that he was up to no good, that's about it.

S.: I honestly don't really remember Weasel President's plot, other than that he should be in jail forever and not frolicking around with the Russians or whatever the promo implied.

S.: I can wait for the return of Weasel President and apparent Jack and Rene makeout.

Shannon: Sweet dreams, blackboots

Wow what an ending to this week's show! Well acted by all. I can't wait to see how the wife (Dahlia?) handles this.

blackboots: I mean, he never sleeps, right? The badun's would never think of looking for him there...one can dream...

blackboots: True that--they're like D-movie mall cops on Segways. I could protect Jack and Co. better than that. I'd just stash him in my boudoir.

S.: I do hope that if/when they do movies, it's like those two hours and not some of the other hours. Although I will miss 24 Bauer hours.

S.: I have to say that has CTU ever been able to maintain a successful perimeter? Clearly their skills there are almost as good as their employee screening.

blackboots: And what a couple of hours they were! That's the kind of action I love.

S.: BTW, don't forget there are two hours of 24 tonight!

S.: Yeah, the weird comment about "all known phone numbers" disconnected for Landraneau was where it really went off the rails. I hope he's okay.

Shannon: SQ, all we've heard lately in regards to Nick Landraneau is that he just didn't have it in him anymore. I personally think there's more too it than that, so I hope he's ok whatever it is.

Shannon: Yeah, I think it was a joke. There was something about the way Craig was teasing McKee and his reaction to it.

Stockyard Queen: I can't imagine that. Why in the world would he do that for nothing (or practically nothing) when he refuses to come back to take a crack at the big bucks? It's probably just JW being glass-bowly.

S.: And what is this with the Tweets about Justin McBride being an alternate? I'm going to assume that's a joke for April Fools until I see McBride wearing a goofy jersey and on the back of a bull.

Stockyard Queen: And note to JW: there's being cagey, and there's being a glassbowl. Guess which I think you're being.

Stockyard Queen: I guess that's one advantage to being a rodeo cowboy--it's always a level playing field, although of course there are the overall standings to consider. But from one point of view, each bull is a new opportunity.

S.: Cord and Jet for the win! Go, boys, go! And I know commentators have to comment on something, but this WC talk is way overblown at this point.

shelia: Yes! Cord and Jet! I love the way Cord jut put that flag pole on his head and took off!

shelia: There's way 2 much drama 4 the World Cup. I FF through commentaries and don't read articles!

Stockyard Queen: On another topic, how about Cord and Jet on TAR?????

Stockyard Queen: I'm tired of it, Shannon. And why was not one word said about Nick Landereau quitting? Or did I miss it? If they want controversy, there's some right there.

Shannon: Is anyone else sick of hearing about the World Cup? I've never really been a fan of it anyway.

S.: You'll want to get in touch with SQ, as she is our lovely blog owner.

Kris D: Can someone please email me at thekris1@msn.com and explain to me how to post messages all in one piece, and a photo?

S.: I don't even get how they are monitoring that. And what if you have your posts restricted to certain people on your list?

shelia: Yes, that's what you have to do! I wonder if you repost it over and over if you have a better chance to win?

S.: Unfortunately I think you have to re-post their status update in your status in order to enter? Which is not explained clearly anywhere, as far as I can tell.

Stockyard Queen: Well, I joined the PBR Facebook page in hopes of winning a pair of Ariat boots. I didn't, and I'm thinking of giving the page the deep-six. Nothing going on there.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, I'd like to tell their mama that she brought her boys up right.

S.: The editing of the promo definitely made it look like they were in danger again.

blackboots: I'm oddly proud of how they've conducted themselves. I didn't see the previews for this Sunday? Does the edit make it look like they get eliminated?

Stockyard Queen: Yes, they acted like adults, which is a considerable contrast to the other teams. Especially the dating models. I'd send those two home just because I can't stand to hear them whine.

S.: I was impressed they were disgusted with themselves but didn't try to argue or act like babies, as some of the other pairs have. They were annoyed by their mistakes but focused on getting things done anyway. Good on them.

Stockyard Queen: You could tell they were totally disgusted with themselves, too, from the looks on their faces during the last interview. Tuck your chins, boys, and go to spurring!

S.: Yeah, they really lost it in that episode. Yikes! And I hope so too, Shannon. But I think as they are fan favorites, it's probably hype to keep us hooked.

shelia: I couldn't believe Cord and Jett made 3 MAJOR mistakes!

Shannon: Heck yeah!! They almost gave me a heart attack last week! I hope next week's commercials are just a red herring....

Shannon: Found it and read your entry. Very funny, webpbr

S.: I love how the "First World Cup Team Members Named" story is apparently going to stick around as a top story forever.

webpbr: Shannon - It is on the article: "Albuquerque Notes" which is now off the front PBR site, but can be found under - More Features.

S.: It made the trip through such exciting locations as Stockton and Martinez much more entertaining.

Shannon: btw, Someone on another board suggested that next year they ask Paulo to be the team captain. I'm all for it. I don't care for the World Cup, but I'm interested in how this turns out.

S.: Webpbr, I hope you appreciate that I was following that drama while on a train from Fresno.

Shannon: Sounds like I missed some fun stuff. Sometimes, my time zone and the fact that I have young kids makes me miss a lot of that sort of thing

S.: And for looks, I have to go with Valdiron. That guy's got the best smile... among other things. Although Guilherme and Adriano are not too shabby.

Shannon: That makes sense. Boredom can make for some fun times

S.: Shannon, I commented that the PBR comment section was like a soap opera, "As the PBR Turns." webpbr ran with it and rolled it up with some hilarious speculation.

webpbr: A number of us were bored on Friday night, the live event center was down, so we were having fun on the comment section.

Shannon: Oh, ok. I get it now. I don't always read the comment section because I'm too sensitive--I take it all too personally and let it bother me for hours.

webpbr: I must say, it was brilliant writing. Oh no, now I am sounding like Adriano.

webpbr: Shannon, with all the Brazilian drama, I left a "as the PBR turns" on the comment section and casted different people into the Brazilian riders.

Shannon: Nope. We're safe

Now, what about this soap opera thing?

Stockyard Queen: We won't start any rumors about you, webpbr. We don't roll that way here.

webpbr: Sorry, but I will refrain from commenting on guys looks.

Shannon: SQ, great minds think a like.

S, I only listened to his one hit.

Stockyard Queen: There's nothing in this world as sexy as self-confidence.

Shannon: Adriano is the best looking? Interesting....I'd have said Guilherme.

Stockyard Queen: Adriano is gorgeous, but a lot of it is the swagger, I think. Guilherme, on the other hand, is a knock-out.

Shannon: Heck, webpbr, I live 20 minutes from Hollywood and I don't follow it as much as some people. But, I do remember the Ricky Martin speculation. btw, what's up with this soap opera thing?

S.: As I don't listen to Ricky Martin or have any especial interest in his life.

webpbr: I was trying to come up with a Latin lover type, since several have said that he (Adriano) is one one of the best looking Latin men they have ever seen.

S.: Well, and there were pictures of him frolicking on beaches with close male friends in the past. I think it's sort of been an open secret, he just hadn't declared it officially to the public. Apparently my crowd knows more about gay rumors and less about

Stockyard Queen: A whole bunch of those boys are Living La Vida Loca.

Stockyard Queen: But I actually think Adriano has been playing Ricky Martin for a long time now.

webpbr: I guess i just don't keep up with Hollywood like I should.

Some people take everything serious on that site.

Stockyard Queen: I thought about the Ricky Martin rumors recently when Barbara Walters said she was sorry she'd pressed him about whether he was gay in an interview.

Shannon: webpbr, I must have missed that, so I'm kind of at a loss as to how to respond. I don't think I'd have thought about the gay issue with Ricky Martin and Adriano, though. I'd forgotten all about him and the rumors until the articles came out yesterday.

S.: Really? I have been hearing gay rumors about Martin for years. But honestly, I would hope no one would take the pretend casting of a fake PBR soap opera at all seriously on any level.

webpbr: I did not know that there were even rumors of Ricky Martin being gay. I hope nobody tries to accuse me of saying that Adriano is gay, which I would never do.

S.: It's a small world after all... btw, webpbr, some of your casting was brilliant. I have always thought that KRC looked a bit like Elton John.

webpbr: Shannon - Last week, i commented and did a little skit on "As the PBR turns". I said Ricky Martin is playing Adriano.

Shannon: I wasn't even thinking homophobic, just something stupid. They'd be crazy to say something like that. You and I (and I'd even bring GLAAD into it!) would be on them.

Stockyard Queen: The day any of those guys, including McKee, makes a homophobic comment is the day I will be all over him.

Shannon: Can't comment on 24--won't be able to watch it until Wednesday. Anyway, since Justin is using people in the news as McKeeisms now, maybe he can come up with one involving Ricky Martin this week

S.: 24: No, no, no, no, not the return of weasel president! I will only accept this if it means that Aaron returns.

S.: Well, at least that was on topic as far as bull riding, unlike Nancy Pelosi or Bill O'Reilly.

webpbr: Shannon - I'm sure McKee will tick us all off at some point. He ticked me off by picking JB to win this year.

webpbr: Before I go, Sheila, I talked to steve privately. He said he agreed, good debate, no hard feelings. He loves it when he can debate someone.

Shannon: Aw, webpbr, I'm the one who started the Justin McKee political issue. I didn't mean to start a political conversation--just that I wanted my leisure time to be politics free and Justin has made two comments in the past two or three weeks. That bugged me.

webpbr: I know some on the PBR site take things so personal about the riders, that even when i say something negative, it is looked at as personal attack. That is not my intention. Just want to get my view out there, good or bad, no hard feelings, no nastiness o

webpbr: Always up for a good debate, but somethings are so personal, that debating means arguing, then hard feelings.

S.: in the future, or the comment section might explode. Although I will say that people seemed to kind of decide to let it lie, thankfully.

S.: Unfortunately, with political conversations, things go far south very quickly. I guess you could say that McKee started it, as much as anyone did. Hopefully he'll stick to down-home-isms that are free of politics and making fun of people's appearances in

webpbr: If you notice, I am the one that usually stirs trouble, but I didn't start this or even comment on politics.

S.: Works for me, webpbr. I prefer the politics to be way far away from my sports. Why complicate a good thing?

webpbr: Hey ladies, democrats or republicans, don't matter to me, as far as bull riding. I am sure your money spends the same.

Stockyard Queen: You could easily make a case that pre-contact Indians were *communists* in the purest sense of the word.

yourglasshouse: Shannon, that's cool you're FB friends with Ryan. SQ, you're right. The few Ojibwe I know are also Dems and they're more liberal than I am, which isn't easy.

Shannon: I was the one who said that about Ryan. Yes, his personal facebook page has him listed as democrat.

Stockyard Queen: Well, I'm not saying it's universal, but I will say all the Indians I know are Democrats. And I know more Indians than most people do.

yourglasshouse: Also, I swear someone here said Ryan Dirteater is a *gasp* Democrat. Say it is so?! And I meant to say apocalypse!

yourglasshouse: Whoops. I meant if only the bloggers over at pbrnow knew I was a Big Bad Liberal working for PP AND a PBR fan, well, the apocalyspe probably couldn't come soon enough!

Shannon: That'll be the day. If and when it happens, it will probably be a death bed confession.

Stockyard Queen: I'm just waiting for the day one of those boys comes out of the closet. That'll shake some folks up.

Stockyard Queen: Hello again, yourglasshouse. I have a good friend who works for Planned Parenthood--or did, he may have move on by now.

Shannon: Also, I knew there were more than just 4 of us liberal fans out there!

Shannon: Good for you, yourglasshouse (and welcome!). They'd love me if they knew that I supported equal rights and marriage for homosexuals. I don't think I'll be mentioning that anytime soon

yourglasshouse: Yay! Politics and sports. I always check the pbrnow site when I'm working at Planned Parenthood. If only they knew...

Shannon: Do you guys realize that I'm one of three democrats in the family-and that includes both sides of the family? Talk about tired of hearing it

Shannon: I was just going to state his name and say something like "I'm not afraid to admit anything", then say that I didn't mean for a political discussion to start--I just didn't think it had any place on the board.

S.: People sign in as different names all the time over there, so I'm not sure it's tied in to your TeamPBR persona.

Stockyard Queen: You're right, what was I thinking? And I can't remember my PBR password, so I can't even wade in and stir things up. Maybe just a generic comment like, "And I'm going to vote for them AGAIN!" would do the trick.

S.: Ugh, talking about politics on the internet can be such a disaster. Crazy-making!

Stockyard Queen: Yes, answer him. Maybe I'll saunter over there and answer him too. Then I'll hide for the rest of the afternoon.

Shannon: So should I answer the guy who said that he's surprised anyone would admit to being a democrat these days or should I just let it go?

S.: Yeah, I don't think commentating on bull riding is a great place for politics, and also when it gets down to "neener neener, you're ugly," it doesn't belong much of anywhere.

Shannon: Oops. I should have proofed that before I hit save. What I meant to say was even though the Bill O'Reilly one wasn't too bad, I still didn't care for it because I just don't think it's the place for it.

Shannon: See, I don't think politics has any place in a forum like that. While the Bill O'Reilly one wasn't that bad, even if eyeroll worthy, this one was mean.

Shannon: I post under SLL. It's towards the middle of the comments now. I started by congratulating Austin and worrying about McKennon.

Stockyard Queen: Plus, she's good at a REAL job and she's making a REAL difference in people's lives.

Stockyard Queen: Compare to him, Nancy Pelosi looks like Cindy Crawford.

Stockyard Queen: I don't think I'd mind McKee's comments as much if they were strictly political, but last night's was just hateful.

Shannon: Jet and Cord almost gave me a heart attack last night! gah!

Shannon: I just wrote something on the PBR article about Austin's win about McKee's political references (he made one a couple of events ago, too). That should garner some interesting responses

S.: And on the topic of The Amazing Race, oh Cord and Jet. What are you doing? You got lucky, boys.

S.: Did McKee seriously just make fun of Nancy Pelosi's looks? That's... yeah.

blackboots: The exact same thing occured to me last night, Shelia. I wish he'd go back to the samba steps he used to do. Bring on the shimmy, Guilherme!

S.: Not sure why he can't abbreviate it to the punching thing he does, or maybe back to the hilarious dance.

shelia: What's with Guilherme turning cartwheels on a bad wrist?

Shannon: Sounds like we're kindred spirits, blackboots

blackboots: Girl, I am (almost) always thinking about it.

blackboots: Sad about 24, but a movie sounds pretty exciting. Dare we hope for a an "R" rating for nekkidity

blackboots: Hee! Love the comment about the mini-defib.

Shannon: Click my name for a very short article that made me laugh out loud (really--I was giggling for quite a few minutes)

Shannon: And boy were we focused

Sad news, my friends, this will be 24's last season. But, they are more than likely going to make a movie, so that's cool.

S.: Although Jack's been stabbed in the stomach and shot twice

in this day, and it doesn't seem to bother him at all, so we might as well focus on... other things.

S.: Well, much like Jack not following the rulebook about 8,547 times per episode, there is an alarming amount of torture on 24 (and it somehow always would have the perfect results but something happens at the last minute).

Shannon: Isn't it sad that we were more interested in nekkid Jack than disturbed about his torture?

shelia: Wish the PBR site posters knew and loved Adriano like I do.

blackboots: ohgawdyes. Kate Warner. The best thing about that season was the nekkid Jack torture scene.

S.: I think the worst was that blonde girl in... what season was that? Who had the sister who was marrying a terrorist? It all blends together.

blackboots: I keep hoping Jack will run back to Diane and her son from season 4. Connie Britton's a good actress who looks like she eats dinner. And I didn't mind Audrey--at least they had some sizzle.

blackboots: totally feels like they're building drama for drama's sake. Guess we'd just have to sit back and enjoy the events prior to World Cup if we didn't have all this drama.

blackboots: she was just sexually assaulted. And then she asks Jack rather brusquely if he meant for them to be "together?" She's teetering on crazybeeyotch territory (IMO)

S.: I'm almost certain Renato will be on the team at the last minute. Don't know what Adriano is playing at, but it sure makes great TV drama... sigh.

S.: Well, it would fall in line with Jack's usual terrible taste in women, but it doesn't do much for me, I must say.

blackboots: Yes! There are lots of holes in her backstory from last season. I'm also irritated by the rather sexless assumption that she and Jack are going to be "together".

S.: I think they came up with the Russian thing, liked the actress, and ret-conned her background to fit. But it doesn't really work.

blackboots: Sounds like Lostroh's finally realized that velcro won't hold that elbow and shoulder together for another six months. Wonder who JDub will replace him with on the World Cup? And do we know if Renato is "in" or as Heidi K says on Project Runway, "auf?" Tea

S.: some massive undercover op with the Russians? And that the stuff last season is what made her snap? Huh?

S.: Her backstory makes NO sense. Last season she was appalled when Jack did anything outside the FBI rulebook (which happens approximately 863 times per hour), yet we're supposed to believe that prior to last season she was breaking laws as part of some mass

blackboots: You know, I used to really like Renee, but something about her character just isn't working for me this season. That, and the girl needs a damn sandwich.

S.: So Lostroh is out for six months... the top tier is very weird this year, with Briscoe running hot and cold, Valdiron out, Lostroh out, Guilherme's hand issue, J.B.'s whatever issue

he's having...

S.: Taking bets now on a Dana/Rene showdown. I suppose it is too much to hope for that such a thing would make both of them go away.

blackboots: And yes, the Dana storyline finally has an interesting twist. Wonder where they're taking us?

S.: Unrelated, how great that Randy Bernard and Jim Sharp are getting the ring of honor.

S.: I don't know, but I would imagine there are ways. If someone also owns a ranch, can they be a "rancher" for insurance purposes?

Shannon: So, am I the only one who thinks this new Health Care bill could benefit our riders? Their job keeps them from getting insurance, right? Or they have high deductibles and low yearly caps on service? I know they're probably complaining right now, but in

Shannon: That was one I didn't see coming, that's for sure! Yikes.

S.: Wait, did the Dana plotline finally have a point? I'm shocked!

S.: Apparently it's "Ismail." I saw him waving up above the chutes and they played the football video in the arena, but I didn't get to see his commentary until I watched the broadcast. He seems very into it all, which is nice.

blackboots: Or is that Ishmael? Either way, his enthusiasm was genuine.

blackboots: Sounds like a great time. I had to record the event last night & just finished watching. I sure did love the results! I liked most of the extended broadcast and Rocket Ishmail was a refreshing addition.

S.: Yes, this was about 200x better than Sacramento. No judging controversy, very few re-rides, great bulls, great rides... hard to ask for much more.

Shannon: What a great weekend to be at an event, S! Sounds like you had a good time, too. When I saw Travis, I didn't approach him, but Rick and the kids did. He said that he was really nice to them. However, his favorite so far, in regards to interaction with

S.: Also, I am super-confused as to who got cut. Is the PBR website just going to keep us in the dark on this? There were all these new guys in Fresno. Were the alternates? Bumped up? Who knows.

S.: I'm usually pretty mellow, so it's hard to tell... but I did have water at Denny's.

Stockyard Queen: Let's test this hypothesis: Drink a big glass of water and report whether you feel kinder and mellower. I just sent you an e-mail, but perhaps you can't receive them right now.

S.: I guess there'd have to be... to keep the Fres-YES-ians in line.

Oh, and Flint had new material. It was all so Twilight Zone.

S.: Oh, and I met Justin McBride, and he was also really nice. I don't know if there's something in the water in Fresno, or what.

S.: Well, she was blonde and very pretty. I didn't really have an extended conversation with her, but she seemed pretty together.

Stockyard Queen: What's his wife like? Is she, er, like some of those girls Jesse Mauney was talking about in Posse?

S.: He was perfectly sweet to me, and his wife seemed nice. He did seem really in pain, though (torn ACL ).

S.: Seeing Renato get two 90 + point rides was amazing.

S.: Bumped into Travis Briscoe several times today. Also was at Denny's when Robson, Jody Newberry, and two other Brazilians came in (I was trying not to gape at them, so I'm not sure which ones).

S.: Here I am in lovely Fresno. Saw some cowboys in the lobby, although I am not clear on who.

S.: Man, Adriano needs to just sit down and be quiet for awhile. He is not doing himself any favors.

blackboots: And hurrah that Guilherme rode all his bulls last weekend!

blackboots: I'm in agreement about the Dana subplot. So weak. But action Jack is back! Yessss. All we need is Aaron Pierce and all will be well with the "24" world.

S.: seeing her play someone so wimpy is extra-annoying.

S.: I almost wish they'd cast that actress in the Rene role, because really, when was Rene supposed to be doing all this undercover work with the Russians? It makes no sense with her behavior last season. And the actress who plays Dana was Starbuck on BSG--

Shannon: I was saying that last night, too, S. I'm hating the Dana plot! On the other hand, I like how last night's ended.

S.: Now we just need a cougar to come into CTU and eat Redneck Leo DiCaprio's parole agent, and it will surpass the Stupid Kim plot.

S.: On an entirely different topic, the Dana plot on 24 is so dumb! It's getting more and more stupid by the second. I keep hoping there will be some amazing reveal that makes it not dumb, but so far, my hopes are in vain.

Stockyard Queen: That will depend on you, TWTX. I should not have indulged the person who showed up yesterday morning with a discussion of religion, and I will not indulge anyone else from here on.

S.: People can get their dander up on the website article comments, but I haven't seen a lot of out-and-out trolling like elsewhere on the web.

TWTX: Since I have not said nasty or mean things about any of the riders, I assume you were not talking about me.

Stockyard Queen: I am liking JB more all the time, Shelia. He seems to be maturing nicely.

Stockyard Queen: I really wasn't sure JB was going to get out on that bull that kept acting up last night.

shelia: Hey! Did ya'll notice who helped Kody in the chut in Rd.2? My boy, JB Mauney!

Shannon: Sorry, SQ. No more from me. I love the site too much.

Stockyard Queen: There will be no witnessing for Jesus or Buddha or the lama or anybody else on this board or on this blog. Violators will be banned. Consider yourselves warned.

shelia: This is why I no longer read comments PBR articles. There are trolls there.

shelia: It's extremely difficult to hear the "Jesus/Kody lovers" to say mean things about any rider who dare rival Kody or show dissapointment in themselves.

Shannon: it and move on w/o turning the judgment back on them.

Shannon: that it took some time for me to realize that just because that particular unit was that way, didn't mean that anyone willing to talk about God so openly was the same way. It took me a while to trust that in others. Or, if they were judgmental, to accept

Shannon: I'm a Christian, but always felt like I wasn't good enough amongst a family that I adored because it wasn't their religion (Baptist). Not to mention, most of them and a few acquaintances, were so mind blowingly judgmental in the name of their religion tha

Shannon: I always miss the good conversations! First off, TWTX, welcome to the board! I guess I'm getting a little more accepting of hearing the guys talk about God in the telecast. Because I had a similar experience to S, I would cringe when I heard it. I'm a

S.: It's always interesting to hear/reflect on different perspectives.

S.: I try not to hold anything against any of the riders, since what we see on TV or even at an event in person is only a small slice of a person's life. It can be hard, sometimes, to be objective, depending on what is shown. But anyway. It's always interes

TWTX: Well, I guess I am about to cross that line of proset....lol...better stop while I am ahead!

TWTX: Sorry you had to experience that. Unfortuately, there are some that feel their "religion" is the answer. When in fact it is Jesus.

TWTX: Just as I would not hold it against an athlete that is not a Christian. It is everyone's choice and that is what makes faith what it is along with our wonderful country, that gives us that freedom.

S.: I admit to some touchiness on the subject as my Southern Baptist grandpa has cornered me many times about how being raised Catholic means I'm going to hell. So...

And yes, it will definitely be interesting to see how the PBR develops. There are bound

TWTX: I just disagree with anyone that holds it against an athlete because they are a Christian and not ashamed of saying so.

TWTX: for the sport and for the fans. However, no matter how mainstream a sport is, someone's faith is part of them and cannot be hidden. We see it in all other mainstream sports tool

TWTX: Agree to disagree is sometimes all we can do. lol... The PBR is trying to go mainstream and that will be good and bad

S.: As the PBR is trying to mainstream, for better or for worse, I think at some point there has to be some acknowledgment that not everyone is interested in religion being prominent in their sporting events. But I sense we may have to agree to disagree on so

S.: I too am sorry to see Kody hurt. I never want to see any of the guys hurt and I'd love to see a contest where everyone is healthy and riding at their best. As to the other part, I'm not against anyone being religious, praying, etc.

GA/twtx: the extent of the injury. I will be praying for healing for Kody.

GA/twtx: I for one admire someone that is willing to stand up for what they believe in and not ashamed to say the word God or Jesus. I am saddened that Kody was injured tonight and I will be praying for God will be with him this week as he finds out the extent of

GA/twtx: I for one admire someone that is willing to stand up for what they believe in and not ashamed to say the word God or Jesus. I

GA/twtx: He does it in the way he lives his life and by example. When he is interviewed he gives God the glory, but again, he does not say that he prays to win or to ride. Just for God to give him strength and healing.

GA/twtx: Yes, Kody has said that he felt God's plan was for him to be a bull rider and he does use that platform to share God's word. however, he does it at church and other times.

S.: rider. It just gets to be weird when religion is mixed in with a sport where not everyone is necessarily going to have the same belief, and some riders are judged by fans based on their faith or lack thereof.

S.: I don't really want to quibble about anyone's beliefs, and people can and obviously do pray about whatever they want, and can give credit or glory to whomever they want. I personally am more interested in the bull riding than the beliefs of any particular

S.: I'm almost certain that I have seen articles where Kody Lostroh stated that he knew God wanted him to be a bull rider, and that would be his way to bring glory to Him and spread His word.

GA: Enjoyed the conversation, but must go now! Have a good day!

GA: Being a Christian is not just a "name" It is something that is part of us and is impossible to deny it. Giving God the glory simply gives thanks and knowimg that everything we are and have are because of Him.

GA: You can believe what you will. But I would consider prose..telling somehow about the gospel and how to be saved.

GA: That does not guarantee that life will be perfect, in fact the Bible says we will face hard times and persecution.

GA: If God is giving strength ot others and they do not honor him by giving Him the glory, that is that person's fault. We have all we have because of God's grace and love.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, they are proselytizing. I have no doubt about that.

GA: God does not give us special treatment. He gives us the strength and faith to handle and go through the tough times.

Stockyard Queen: Or he just isn't giving them as much strength as he's giving Hupp and Lostroh?

Stockyard Queen: So God isn't giving any of the other guys strength?

GA: And mentioning your faith does not mean you are proselytizing...otherwise you could just be accused of that.

Stockyard Queen: Believing God doesn't buy you any special treatment. If God favored the religious, we would not have seen those horrible earthquakes in Haiti or Chile.

GA: I don't think they are saying that God is on their side. Just that God gives them strength.

Stockyard Queen: If "God " were the reason they were riding well, presumably all these guys would be riding well. I was taught, before I bailed on organized religion, that God loves everyone equally.

Stockyard Queen: proselytizing because if they have access to a public stage.

Stockyard Queen: Last week, Jordan Hupp and Austin Meier, both of whom I like and respect, announced that the reason they were riding well was "God." That implies to me that they believe God is favoring them over their peers. I object to that and I object to people prosely

GA: or what they are doing. sorry,obviously there is a limit to the post. my is in 3 parts.

GA: and physically to ride. So maybe you should pay more attention to what Kody or anyone else says before you accuse them of "praying for a win" or "for personal gain". And by the way, God cares about all his children no matter where they are or what they a

GA: It seems like ya'll are missing the boat here. I have never heard Kody say he is praying for a win or to ride. I pray for all the riders and especially the injured ones. As in Kody's case I pray that God will strengthen his arm and prepare him mentally

Stockyard Queen: That's just sloppy. I can't stand that.

S.: I don't know, but the lack of fact-checking in the articles lately is shocking. The website has always been way too cluttered and difficult to navigate... and now the content is often erroneous. Fabulous.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, if you can stand to wade through his blather to get to the point. I wondered from what McKee said tonight if KRC isn't totally in charge of the website now.

S.: Oh, dear... well, I guess we can hope the KRC will enlighten us.

Stockyard Queen: But then I realized that was impossible. Just think about it.

Stockyard Queen: I even wondered for a second if maybe they'd adopted a baby from Africa, since JDub said his wife was just like Madonna.

Stockyard Queen: And JDub said the kids are like 6 months apart. That should be interesting.

S.: I have no clue! I know they adopted a boy last year... and suddenly they have a girl, apparently.

S.: The logical conclusion would be that when you ride, God thinks you are more awesome than the others competing, which seems... arbitrary.

Stockyard Queen: Did I understand him correctly? I thought he was saying he and Lee Ann had adopted a little girl.

Stockyard Queen: But what's this about JDub getting a new baby?

Stockyard Queen: Yes, it ties into the sense of superiority that a lot of religious people of my acquaintance have.

S.: Praying you will not get hurt, well, when you're facing a bull, I can see. Praying for personal gain is weird.

Stockyard Queen: I really dislike the idea of praying that you will win. It bothers me.

S.: I never have really gotten the faith thing when it comes to bull riding. I am sure God doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about a specific rider in the PBR making a ride. I mean, I guess God could be a closet PBR fan, but it seems unlikely.

Stockyard Queen: If faith were stronger than Velcro, none of these religious types would ever get bucked off a bull.

Stockyard Queen: Plus, he's already got his $1 million.

Stockyard Queen: I'm pretty sure he's given up on conventional medicine and is going the faith-healing route, so he probably thinks riding in the World Cup won't hurt him any more than any other event would.

S.: I wasn't paying attention when he was talking, but I looked up and was surprised to see that he was smiling. Also that he's going to do the World Cup this year.

Stockyard Queen: I'm thinking of sending Lostroh some cheese for his elbow, so he can do something besides tape it and pray on it.

S.: I would have to agree. Maybe he just has wacky parents? I guess it's a nice break from Bible Belt names.

Stockyard Queen: And for what it's worth, he doesn't *look* like any of those nationalities to me except Brazilian.

S.: I was wondering that as well. I mean, there is definitely Germanic influence in Brazil so the Wagner thing I can kind of see, but Luciano? Italian?German/Brazilian?

Stockyard Queen: What about one named Wagner Luciano? Where in the world did that come from?

S.: I just wonder where the names "Wallace" and "Valdiron" came from. And more talented Brazilians are fine by me. Especially the good-looking ones.

S.:

, yes, me and my cradle-robbing ways. I actually think Validron is married. At least according to Adriano's Twitter.

Stockyard Queen: Why, are you afraid Valdiron is too old for you?

S.: Thanks! I am learning the tiny details of the equipment the hard way.

BTW, apparently Valdiron has a brother, Wallace, who is in the Touring Pro Division. I am curious about this.

S.: Click on my name for the drawing of Valdiron that I have finished in time for Fresno... oh well. At least I had a good time doing it. I hope he heals quickly!

blackboots: SQ, are you folks going to the event today or was that a figment of my imagination?

shelia: Harve is back! Yeah! Bulls my not be very exciting in AZ....

shelia: To Barn Cat--If you think you can, you can! You will! Congratulations in advance!

Stockyard Queen: Listen up, cowgirls and cowboys: Montana Barn Cat will be taking his written comprehensive exams for his Ph.D. next month. Please commence sending good karma his way. Thanks in advance!

Stockyard Queen: Crap! And he was just poised to make a big move!

S.: Damn! Valdiron's out for at least two months. I have little hope that KRC will put a sock in it, though. Ty, on the other hand, I suspect will be more likely to say something about rushing to judgment.

blackboots: Happy for Austin last week, but I'm concered about Valdiron & Guilherme.

blackboots: Another great mystery of the mind, Shannon. I've had some PBR dreams too. Guess that's what happens when you plan your weekends around watching bullriding on TV. Could be worse, right? Right?

S.: I wonder what Ty gets paid to ramble on? Sounds like a good gig to me.

S.: Also, who knows why I keep reading the comments section at the official site? I'm about to argue with KRC about Validron. Awesome.

S.: Who knows why the subconscious does things? Sounds like an... interesting dream, though.

Shannon: Hrmm....I'm not sure how I'd do that with this particular dream, Shelia. But, it's an interesting thought.

shelia: My mom always told me to reverse my dreams. I'm not sure what that would mean to your dream, Shannon!

Shannon: So, last night, I had a dream that two of our guys shared a...um...special friendship. Why does the sub conscience mess with people the way it does? Seriously-I was not, before bed, nor have I ever fixated on anything of the sort...

S.: Thanks! I want to go back one day and do some day trips outside the cities and explore more... not sure I'm brave enough to drive there, though.

blackboots: What cute critter pics, S. Glad you had a good time.

Stockyard Queen: I had family in Fresno for years. They were even more awful than the town was.

shelia: My Aussie friend was/is in Vina del Mar, Chili for the quakes. Nightmare 4 her.

S.: Thanks! I had a great trip and I'm glad I got a few good shots. And at least in Fresno everything is cheap...

Shannon: Aw, cute pictures! Thanks! I hope you have a good time in Fresno inspite of it being Fresno

S.: In PBR news, I'm going to Fresno. Heaven help me. No one wants to go to FresYES (this was a campaign to get people to revise their opinions of Fresno some years ago. It didn't work.)

S.: I have so many pictures, but I thought you all might like to see a roo.

Stockyard Queen: I am loving the Amazing Race, though.

Stockyard Queen: I'm glad somebody is updating around here. I'm buried again and my resolutions have all gone to hell.

Shannon: Just a little update on my week: I was called in for jury duty on Thursday last week. Was called into a courtroom and asked to come back on Tuesday of this week. I was not one of the first ones excused and have to go back in today. *sigh*

Shannon: So, last night's interview with Leah and Travis--bitter much?

Shannon: Ah yes. S, I've never experienced that myself, but I've heard about how it was when my folks traveled to and from Guam. Sound interesting....

S.: Back from the future (left at 9pm Friday, arrived at 4:00 Friday after being on a plane for 14 hours). Will check in when I feel back in this time zone.

S.: I haven't seen much on the Iron Man but the headline in my email sounded like I will like the results.

S.: Checking in briefly today. Yes, saw Geoffrey Rush in Drowsy Chaperone. Also saw him looking rumpled and trying to catch a train.

blackboot: Shoot, looks like S was on and we missed her. Sounds like she's having a good time!

Shannon: Doing well, S, thanks! Sounds like you are having a good time, too. Geoffrey Rush? Wow. That's pretty cool. A bonus on top of cute marsupials

S.: I am Sydney, New South Wales on the widget! How are you all! I have seen nothing about bull riding and have 3 mins left on my expensive internet kiosk.

shelia: Caught the last of Amazing Race while waiting for Figure Skating. Cord is amazing me!

Shannon: Well, I'm happy for the outcome. I was glad to see McKennon and Guilherme make it as far as they did. JB looked hurt-I hope he's ok. I hated the intros for Kody and JB. That was stupid. All in all, a fun event, though.

Shannon: Kody's elbow and Guilherme's wrist! Yikes. At first I wasn't sure about this event, but now I'm looking forward to it.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, Miss Shelia, yes, yes, yes! I'm trying to get everything done so I can relax and enjoy it.

shelia: Is everyone holding on to their seats for the greatest show on dirt, er, earth?

shelia: I can't watch Amazing Race again! Way too nerve-racking for me! I was a mess when it ended!

Stockyard Queen: And now he knows that the U.S. dollar is legal tender in Chile!

Stockyard Queen: I know this is off-topic, but I totally laughed my *** off during the Amazing Race when Cord was skating along that wire in his cowboy boots and chatting up the other competitors as he passed them by. That boy is a wonder!

shelia: My contract with an agent just ended last month. No go! Now, I need to find another. Have written #4 since and it's daunting--the pub business!

blackboots: Safe travels S.! Have a great time & share some pics when you get back.

Stockyard Queen: I have a friend in Melbourne, if you're going that way.

S.: Nope, I leave tomorrow... and then will be on a plane for 14 hours and lose two days. After I get over that, it should be awesome.

Shannon: Hope I didn't get here too late--have a good trip, S!

S.: It sounds like PBR Oz sort of operates out in the bush, but I will of course report back on anything bull riding-related. And I'll try to drop by.

Stockyard Queen: I'm sure you'll have your hands full with your regular pursuits, but if you see some bull riders, do report back.

Stockyard Queen: What?!?!?!?! Surely you can drop by once in a while. I hear they have Internet cafes even in Australia.

S.: BTW, I'm off to Australia tomorrow, and won't be back until early March, so I am disappearing on you all, but for a good cause.

S.: Jordan Hupp makes me laugh. He just doesn't look like that voice should come out of him. He seems like a good egg, though.

Stockyard Queen: Maybe she wanted the foot-long cheese dog.

MT Barn Cat: I am LOVING Jordan Hupp. Really sounds like a Wyoming cowboy! Went to Sonic with his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. Nice.

MT Barn Cat: She's cookin' a buff sirloin steak for V-tine's Day!

MT Barn Cat: Yes, we were watching some snow and ice sports. Now it's back to DIRT!

shelia: blackboots--hope your daughter wins! But if the date is with JB you'd better chaperone! Not that I don't love him...

Shannon: Anyone watching the Olympics? How awesome is Apolo Ohno?

Stockyard Queen: Just checked out Ty and Chelsea on the SI website. Damn, that girl has great legs.

blackboots: Oh NO they didn't-win a date with a bullrider? I forwarded it to the proper authorities (ie, my daughter & her friends.)

Stockyard Queen: Skeeter just looks sort of cuddly to me and he also looks about 10, which doesn't amount to *hot* in my book. Shannon, I LOVED WKRP. Saw it in its first incarnation, which certainly dates me.

S.: It seems wrong to call Skeeter "hot." I think he's very cute, but... hot?

shelia: I voted for Elliot, but when I met him in W-S he seemed way younger than he looks on TV!

Shannon: Did anyone used to watch WKRP? I keep thinking of the episode where they had the win a date with a dj episode

Shannon: Elliot would have been my second choice. S, I thought maybe it would be the party, too. Shelia, I couldn't believe it either!

Stockyard Queen: I'm pretty sure that Canter doesn't talk to his dates much, if you get my drift. I saw him in action in Bozeman--he was down below the VIP stands with Mauney. Some babe was chatting them both up.

Stockyard Queen: I'd have to go with Elliot Jacoby. He reminds me of Montana Barn Cat, minus a few years.

S.: Although a "date" with Brian Canter would probably be hilarious. Hilarious in that you'd probably barely get three words out of him.

S.: I highly suspect the "date" will be that you will be in the same room at the afterparty.

shelia: Oh, Shannon! "How low can they go?" I just can't believe it!

S.: Also, apparently there are no gay bull riding fans?

Shannon: Oh my God...Click my name. *eyeroll* Good thing Brian isn't in the running (yet). I don't know why he even agreed.

shelia: Hello and welcome to Joan! I'm hoping she'll stop by today!

Stockyard Queen: As far as JDub goes, I thought it was pretty classless of him to go dissing Brendon like that. Not that I'm surprised to learn Brendon is a lazy so-and-so.

Stockyard Queen: Yes, Kris, I am always happy to entertain photos.

Shannon: Just saw a clip of Stormy's wreck on CNN. The commentator sounded a bit skeptical when he reported that Stormy was "ok". I guess you really need to watch bull riding to really get it

shelia: We'd all like to see a picture of Adriano! I miss him so much!

S.: Kris, you could upload your photo to tinypic or someplace and link it here, or you could contact SQ about posting it somewhere, as I think we are all fans of photos.

S.: Hm, well, it still seems kind of unprofessional for J.W. to go on about it on air, but, well, it's J.W.

KrisD: 2) It's pretty confusing having the posts in reverse chronological order.

KrisD: 1) I have a photo of Adriano (with me) I'd like to post-- how do you do that, or do you do that at all?

Shannon: Actually, what he was saying, was that if Brendon wanted him as a coach, he had to actually show up and ride some practice bulls. So far, he hasn't seen him. He told Brendon that he can't just help him with over the phone advice.

S.: Also, I missed the first 20 minutes, but was J.W. Hart flapping on about Brendon Clark in an unflattering way? Because isn't J.W. supposed to be coaching Clark? Ooookay then.

S.: I saw elsewhere that Canter is getting a helmet fitted, and I really hope that is true...

a fan: Kody creeps me out too. He doesn't seem really friendly, he seems kind of stilted (that the right word?). Anyway, ugh, Brian stopped wearing the helmet. I knew it was going to happen but I'm still sad...

Kris D: cowboys are riding! COMPLAIN--LOUD!! Tell Versus to stop insulting us!!

Kris D: rest of cut-off message re Versus ad for las Vegas: ...go to events, buy PBR merchandise, drag friends to PBR events, half the audience in the arenas is female, and any woman who goes to a PBR event is not going to be lazing around some spa while the cow

Kris D: CAN I GET AN AMEN?!! Stockyard Queen, you rock! PS--As a writer (English major), I've written about rocket scientists, rock stars, pastry chefs, golf courses, whisky, particle physics, women in prison, and a bunch of other subjects, and you are right b

S.: Ok, now that it seems he's better off than I feared, it alarms and amuses me that most of the people who arrive here via a Google search are looking for "J.B. Mauney Girlfriend."

S.: Oh God, Stormy Wing. I hope that ends up much better than I fear.

KrisD: Will every female bull riding fan please contact Versus TV and the PBR and tell them to get rid of that f***ing TV ad about Las Vegas: "Spas for her, sports for him"!! It is so insulting, I am spitting mad! Women watch Versus, support the PBR, go to event

shelia: Friday night was super fun! Flint had NEW material and the snow stopped! Arena almost full! Now if the snow will hold off for one more day we'll be home free! M&G tomorrow. Yes, pictures!

MT Barn Cat: Take some photos to share with us please!

shelia: Unexpected fun last night! It's a snow/rain mix with accumulation. Little to no cars on the road. Frank Newsome was stuck in Atlanta last night... Will be an interesting day in the lobby...

Stockyard Queen: It's looking pretty scary up in DC--they're predicting 16 to 20 inches of snow this weekend.

S.: I bet it's all Randy Bernard's fault somehow.

Sheila, hope W-S weather isn't too scary!

blackboots: Hee, S. Maybe the Russians need Dish network?

blackboots: My daughter was supposed to roadtrip up near W-S this weekend but she's not going. I'm glad for her but I hope the bulls don't have trouble getting in.

shelia: We're here in W-S! Forecast doesn't look too good! Wonder if we'll have to walk to the arena? I brought my snow boots!

S.: The glasses made me laugh. If I were one of those Russians, I'd be suspicious of the "I went to college in America" explanation. Also, wasn't Jack on TV during the hearings? Oh well, it's 24-verse.

blackboots: Off topic--did anybody else get as hot and bothered as I did when Jack morphed into Ernst the Arms Dealer Monday night? Hubbahubba...

blackboots: By the way, you can call me Alpharetta, Ga

blackboots: AHA! Found you. For a couple of days I thought I'd lost my mind. I feel so dumb.

S.: I love that you can now see each time I take a break at work...

Stockyard Queen: And one bad landing plus one mean bull could spell serious trouble, too.

S.: No kidding. I may not be his biggest fan, but he really just needs to deal with this and come back healthy. I'm also afraid the same might apply to J.B. One bad landing and his knee could really become a huge issue.

Stockyard Queen: If he doesn't, his career could be over, and it will be damned painful to watch him nursing that elbow all season long.

Stockyard Queen: And if he gets it fixed, he has a reasonable prospect of making more over his career.

S.: I have never figured out how insurance works with these guys. I seem to recall someone (Shorty?) saying he claims himself as a "rancher" on the forms. Bet the insurance companies love that stuff. Although, Lostroh has a million to play with...

S.: He took a calculated risk I think in not getting the full surgery deal, and it hasn't turned out the way he hoped. Not sure why he's dithering now... seems like his body has made the decision for him. He's beyond Velcro and ginseng.

Stockyard Queen: I wonder if Kody's little wifey carries the health insurance in that household. Or does the PBR pay for Tandy's services for the riders, including surgery?

Stockyard Queen: You're probably right. I can totally see why he'd try to ride in Dallas--$260K in one weekend might be worth the pain. In fact, it might be worth rescheduling your wedding for, Aaron Roy!

shelia: Maybe he thought it would hold out for a back 2 back championship. Was it worth the try? Maybe. I worry that the Iron Man thing will do him in. 4 bulls in one day...

Stockyard Queen: I'm actually starting to wonder if he didn't try to cure it himself by rubbing it with ginseng and drinking green tea or something equally ineffective. Sometimes surgery is the only option.

S.: Yeah, I don't know what he's waiting for. Velcroing his arm to his body is probably not going to be the solution.

Stockyard Queen: Kody, for the love of God, have the surgery. You should have done it the first place and you aren't doing yourself any favors by riding hurt.

S.: Wow, the widget tracking vistors is creepy and cool!

S.: The newest article they have up on Bernard is a nice one. It's funny to see them trot out the gamut of possible pictures for him... suit, cowboy, headset.

S.: I got in the first comment. I wanted to at least have the first comment positive, before the haters descend. Which you know they will.

Stockyard Queen: He's resigned. Click my name for the press release.

S.: "Randy Bernard will remain a significant shareholder of the PBR and will join Ty and Cody as active participants with the Board of Directors." Not sure how he'll have time for that, but that is slightly comforting.

S.: Godspeed, Randy Bernard. I hope the IRL isn't as screwed up as it seems.

S.: Well, here we go. Looks like Randy will hang up his cowboy hat. Wonder if he'll keep all the Western wear he bought...

Stockyard Queen: I wonder all those things myself. I hope Randy is negotiating a great deal for himself if he's decided to stay.

S.: Extremely! I have to wonder if this is due to backstage wrangling still going on, or due to panic and incompetence about posting an article or what is going on here.

Stockyard Queen: Isn't this annoying? I've been watching the PBR website all day.

S.: I guess we have half an hour before it's 5:00 in CO.

a fan: So happy to see Canter in a helmet! Hope it's a permanent change and not a temporary one though...

Stockyard Queen: Montana Barn Cat was screwing around with it last night and he decided it "made more sense" to have it load the newest comment at the bottom. If you folks don't like it, e-mail him: mfox@montana.edu

S.: Good night! I will rest better knowing that Canter is trying a helmet.

Shannon: Maybe an initiation kind of thing? Not funny when the guy doesn't speak enough English to get it. Maybe they'll revisit it again and give us a clearer explanation. Alrighty, I'm off to bed now. Good night, S!

S.: I'm guessing it's some dumb tough-guy prank that probably seemed hilarious to them at the time... but seriously, the guy was already limping, he clearly didn't want that bull... the hell?

Shannon: Yeah, that bugged me, too. I do agree that any of the Brazilians should have gone up with him-even if he didn't think to ask-but I hope there's more to it than we saw because I hate to think that McKennon would do that...

S.: And I thought it was kind of mean-spirited how hilarious the commentators seemed to find it.

S.: I don't understand WTF went on with Fabiano. Did the other Brazilians just leave him with McKennon or did McKennon jump in there, or what? That was pretty poor, whoever was involved.

Shannon: SQ: regarding a wedding on a weekend--why not wait until at least until the hiatus?

Shannon: btw: In my next post, already submitted to SQ, I said that McKennon has yet to disappoint me. I think maybe my heart sank just a little over him and the new Brazilian guy.l...

Shannon: lol! I just noticed that after I just posted. Was Jaye online tonight or not?

Shannon: Gosh, I missed a lot tonight! Zonk keeps reloading to the top, so I can't catch all of it. But, I did see Jaye on here. How ya doin?! I was wondering where and how you've been.

S.: Ah, now I see the issue. MT Barn Cat is confusing me.

S.: Um, we have gone back to the past. Jody Newberry sent us there.

MT Barn Cat: I reversed the display order on the Zonkboard. Lemme know if it's annoying. I think it's easier to read.

Stockyard Queen: Aaron Roy: I'm only getting married once. S!: WRONG!

Stockyard Queen: Here's what I want to know: If you're engaged to a bull rider, would you be stupid enough to plan your wedding for a weekend?

MT Barn Cat: Excellent hops from Rusty Zipper. I just love these bulls. I'd like to give his head a scratch.

MT Barn Cat: You never see those bulls whining about their injuries. They are insrcutable.

MT Barn Cat: Men need to keep their groins in shape regardless of their sport.

MT Barn Cat: I like the look of Fabiano and always love a new killer B. He's got a Valdiron style that will take him far. If that groin lets him.

MT Barn Cat: Oooh, that was one mean manatee that Zack Brown was trying to ride.

MT Barn Cat: SQ on valentine's day jewelry commercial: "Don't go giving me any goddamn hearts!"

MT Barn Cat: Here in Montana, we are just getting started with night 2 of Tampa. Last night was great and we ae looking forward to the excellent bullpen tonight!

MT Barn Cat: O HAI! I am glad to see that "Tiny Tarheel" wearing a riding bonnet! He needs to protect that brain.

blackboots: 5. Did anyone understand what Catsuck was blabbering about when he was talking about the Portuguese pronunciation of the rider's names?

blackboots: 3. And I came off the sofa again when he took said helmet off. Scruff suits him!

blackboots: OK, playing catch-up here. 1. Came OFF my sofa when Canter got knocked on the noggin again. He's got to wear a helmet. Which leads me to 2. Has Rocky always worn a helmet & I didn't notice?

shelia: Brian (and probably Mike Lee, too) will suffer from Parkenson's just like Mohamed Ali. Why don't they see that?

shelia: Maybe, they think "Ride Rank" doesn't have a double connotation.

Stockyard Queen: Kris D, if you want to complain about the commentators, come sit next to me.

Stockyard Queen: Welcome, a fan. Happy to have you aboard.

a fan: When he took that shot in Tampa, I was just like oh no again? Kris D is right, he could easily end up with long term problems like alzheimer's. Tandy better start earning his paycheck and stop Canter from hurting himself worse

Kris D: Half the time they don't bother to say the rider's name, the bull's name, or the score, they're so busy yakking it up. SOMEBODY GET THE DUCT TAPE!!

Kris D: I also want Tandy to step in and sideline the blabbermouth announcers for repetitive stress injuries to their tongues!!! These guys are just out of control--they spend more time talking about themselves and joking around than they do on the commentary. Hal

Shannon: he gets hit again. Tandy has got to step in...

Shannon: Thanks for chiming in "a fan". I had a feeling it was like that. I've only said maybe 3 words to BC in the years I've been going live, but I feel fiercely protective of him because that "little" issue that they won't let go. And now, Kris D tells us he g

Kris D: Somebody has got to stop Brian Cantor! He just took ANOTHER huge shot to the head (Tampa) He is going to have brain damage if someone doesn't make him stop and get x-rays, MRIs, and CAT scans...and take some time off to heal!

a fan: It cut me off. Anyway, it should say "helmet" at the end. I do really think somebody should just put a helmet on him and stop this before something really bad happens to him.

a fan: I'm short too, and I know how annoying it is to have people constantly talk about your height. I totally agree with you all! Everybody should just stop saying Brian's little all the time. I've always thought that could be part of why he refuses to wear a h

Stockyard Queen: I have to say, though, Reese's account of driving that tub back and forth from Calgary still ranks as one of the funniest PBR tales I've ever experienced.

Stockyard Queen: Knowing what we know now, maybe it's just as well we never saw the PBR Pimpmobile.

S.: I expected more from a guy who planned to pimp out his busted down van.

Stockyard Queen: I fear they have already exhausted their wells of creativity.

S.: Honestly, it's just the versions of their logo and text on a bunch of shirt styles. I could do that myself at Cafe Press or Zazzle. I hope they're just starting small...

Stockyard Queen: Of course you can tell us! We'll just snicker about it to ourselves and then when we finally all get together, we'll spot Cates or Campbell in the crowd, look at each other, and bust out laughing.

Stockyard Queen: Not that I think the BFTS is a bastion of maturity, but I'm pretty sure the Challenger Tour is worse.

Shannon: Same here. In fact, I was less than impressed with him in Anaheim. I can't comment really on what I heard between him and Cody Campbell because I didn't hear all of it, but I got a very immature vibe from the situation...

Stockyard Queen: Methinks Reese has yet to grow up, and I thought he was doing so well there for a while.

Stockyard Queen: Let's face it--anything with wording on the butt, even if it's "Have a nice day," is tacky.

Shannon: too flowery? Or maybe I'm just not up on adrenaline junkie fashion these days.

Shannon: eep! I just read an Amazing Race spoiler and no on wants me to share it with them. I can respect that

So, the shorts are something else, right? What about the male models wearing baggie shirts? And is it just me or is the writing just a bit too flo

Shannon: Especially when you look at what those words are on each cheek. *eyeroll*

S.: I thought it was going to be more like... western wear with flare, like Reese tends to wear on his own. Not tacky BabyPhat-like skimpy shorts with questionable wording on the butt.

Shannon: I'm trying hard to bite my tongue here & not get too uppity, but seriously: click on my name & check out Reese Cates' new project (he's partnering). My eyes couldn't roll far enough at the "boy shorts" in the women's section.

S.: Well, I'm extremely non-violent and would probably want to shove Ty Pennington's megaphone down his throat if he were yelling anywhere near me.

Stockyard Queen: Or with Jewel either, for that matter.

Stockyard Queen: I doubt that Cowboy Ty is a violent man, but I still wouldn't mess with him when he has a hammer in his hand.

S.: I'm trying to imagine Cowboy Ty interacting with hyperactive Ty, or crying Paul... it hurts my brain.

Shannon: FYI: Ty and Jewel will be on Extreme Make Over on Sunday.

S.: Yeah, I'm sure he's over people thinking Tuff Hedeman could do his job better, etc.

S.: Journalism really is dead, it seems. At least, good journalism in Indy.

Stockyard Queen: I wouldn't blame him one bit if he walked. Surely he's had enough of this overly personal crap.

Stockyard Queen: I just left a snotty comment to that effect over there.

S.: Assuming they aren't all just reposting each other's stuff over there in Indy.

S.: Yeah, they obviously have no idea what they are talking about on a lot of the facts. I did find other articles confirming they had offered him the position after two other people turned them down, though.

Stockyard Queen: Randy Bernard is about 43 or 44. He started the PBR when he was 18? The PBR doesn't claim to be 25 years old--15, I believe. Whatever happened to fact checking?

S.: Click my name for an Indy Star article about Randy Bernard considering a job offer from IRL. Of course, they say he started the PBR so who knows about the accuracy...

shelia: With Guilherme out I really don't want to go to W-S. At least JB will be there and get a WARM welcome from the home-state boy!

S.: I can certainly understand that, Shannon. The last three events I have been too have all left me a bit mixed (Sacto/Hayes' helmet; 2009 Finals/results; Sacto/scoring controversy/lame bull pen).

Shannon: For me, as a non-Lostroh fan (I don't hate him, I'm just very "whatever" about him), having him win the 2nd or 3rd event I've attended, having Kasey cut, JB having problems and Guilherme (another fave!) getting hurt was a bit of a let down amidst an otherw

Shannon: Houndish, I'm very sentimental about Kasey, so this weekend, when I attended Anaheim, was very bittersweet for me. I didn't know at the time that his wife was pregnant, so I was happy for his marriage, but left sad that he was going to be cut.

Houndish: and... i am immensly sad that there is no worchester this year. had to put that in. And im sad to see Kasey cut. And the whole discrepency with Elliot Jacoby. This has nottt been a great season for my watching thus far.

Houndish:

Kaseys gunna have a baby. i googeled it, but i didnt see anything... did i really hear that???

Shannon: He's pretty good at coming back. Remember, the beginning of the last season wasn't good for him, but he came back to the number three spot. So, we know he has the drive--I just wonder how long before his hand will be able to hold up.

S.: I guess it could have been worse but the timing sucks! He seemed to be getting back into the groove.

Shannon: It's not broken, thank God, but it is damaged enough for him to sit out a month and have PT. He's going to try to be back for Dallas.

shelia: I'm sick about Guilherme and Kasey. They think Guilherme's wrist is broken!

shelia: Two concussions for Brian--second one on Sunday.

Shannon: Kasey's wife is pregnant?! I think that was the first we heard of it. I wonder if it came about before or after the wedding? Not that I mind, of course, I'm just curious. Boy, he's got a lot on his mind these days--makes me even more sad to think of hi

Shannon: The guy behind me had a few choice words for Mr. Canter in regards to wearing or not wearing helmets. I'm working on a write up and I'll put it in there.

blackboots: Agreed. I hope Doc puts his hammer down on that one.

S.: Brian Canter really should wear a helmet. That was awful.

Shannon: he'll be over by next week. You know, I had a great time, but tonight kind of brought me out of it a little....

Shannon: All I can tell you right now is that the $#@! bull wouldn't stop bucking hard in the chute and it injured Guilherme's riding hand. He couldn't ride for the rest of the night. I don't know if it was tendon or bone damage or something less serious that he'l

blackboots: I saw that too, S. Ominous. Hope Shannon has some good news for us.

S.: Oh, I am not liking the event center live feed blogs regarding Guilherme Marchi.

S.: It's so good-ole-boy juvenile. Ha, ha, he's small. Hilarious.

Shannon: I was thinking "little man syndrome". Yeah, I cringe when I hear them talk about his size.

Shannon: Brian's on the draw today. Immediately after the wreck, a man behind me mumbled "That's why you wear a helmet #@$%." I had to say a silent "amen" to that one. SQ, Napoleon Complex! That's the term I couldn't think of. I was thinking "little man syndrom

shelia: Brian got a concussion in Rd2--speaking of not wearing a helmet. He's out for the rest of the w/e.

S.:

, oh, mocking the more moronic parts of the "cowboy way" isn't really mean... or maybe we're all mean.

Stockyard Queen: Sadly, I'm not under the influence. Just mean, I suspect.