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Any remaining losses will be split between Citigroup and the government, with the bank absorbing 10 percent and the government absorbing 90 percent.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/business/24citibank.html?_r=1&th&emc=th

No idea who wrote this, but I like it...

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ---WOW---WHAT A RIDE!

Sorry I've been away for a while. The last two weeks I've been down n' out with a nasty, nasty COLD. Well, the cold finally progressed to pneumonia. Not fun at all.

Picture a 35 year old guy walkin around barely able to pick up his own head, with a big "C" in his back almost begging to die! Well for the better part of last week that was me. Finally went in to see the wizards (Dr) and they hooked me up with some good meds and steroids to bring me back to life.

So, for now I'm back. Takin it rather easy and playin some major catch up with work.

Hope everyone else is doing much better than I and that the rodeo trails have treated you well.

Until next time...

Spur' IT UP!

PS: Can you believe Christmas and the Holidays are right around the corner.....where oh' where did 2008 go????

Friday evening I had the opportunity to take both my boys (Ethan/6 and Elijah/3) to Walking with Dinosaurs in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena. I seriously contemplated taking both of them as I was concerned my youngest might get scared and want to leave within the first 15 seconds (that happened with the monster trucks).

I am so glad that we went. If you have a chance to see this it is well worth a several hundred mile trip to see it live. Truly a once in a lifetime experience for all of us. The production is over the top and draws you in from the moments the lights come down. I think kit started around 7pm and we were walking out about 9:30....so although it was rather expensive ($130.00/tickets, $25/food/snacks and $10 parking) I was seriously considering going back for front rows seats on Sunday....it was that much fun.

Keep in mind I'm not a big dinosuar kind of guy....in fact pretty sure I slept through all the classes I had about them....but this one is so cool as they are life-size, extremely realistic and the sound and laser lights combined with the "come to life" trees, flowers and volcano's were amazing!!! An absolute must see for your family and kids.

PS: Did I mention I've taken the boys to; The Harlem Globe Trotters, Monster Trucks, PBR, World Toughest Rodeo, Barnstormers Football, Stars Hockey and Arenacross at Wells fargo and by far Walking with Dinosaurs was the BEST! (It was also the most expensive)

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As much as we hate to hear it, we have been notified by several of our vedors that they will be increasing prices.

They don't want to, we don't want to....no one wants to.

However some of the products and raw materials have increased by as much as 100% in just a few months.

INSANE!

We will hold out as long as possible...so if you are in the market for Rodeo Equipment, be sure to take advantage of current pricing prior to the increase(s).

The Supreme Court on Thursday embraced the long-disputed view that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to own a gun for personal use, ruling 5 to 4 that there is a constitutional right to keep a loaded handgun at home for self-defense.

Be sure to check out the latest on this topic at the New York Times.

Bear with us while we make a few changes.