The summertime is good time for us to kickback, relax, take some time off and heal up, but this year, unfortunately, it's been a little different.
I just looked at the calendar and I think three weekends is all I have off before the PBR World Finals. The PBR has this new deal with ESPN for the Team Shootout events and I have quite a few touring pros to go to this summer. It's been a busy schedule for me this summer.
And, as a matter of fact, I looked at the standings today and looked at the points. I didn't actually look at the number of points Guilherme is out ahead of me – I know it's a bunch – but I got to thinking about how close I can get to him before the Finals.
Honestly I got to looking at it and a guy could go in there and win two events and those top six ahead of me get shut out and I'm sitting third in the world.
I know I'm capable because I've won three events in a month once before. I won two events in a row, was off one weekend and then came back and won another event. So I know anything is possible in this sport.
If I get to drawing the right bulls, get off my butt and ride and then I could be right in the middle of being a contender for a world title.
That kind of opened my eyes and made me smile this morning. I'm ready for Nashville gosh dog it.
In the meantime, we're going to a roping event this weekend and next week I'll busy helping Chris Shivers do his bull riding in Baton Rouge, the week after that I have the Team Shootout and then, what do you know, the next week is Nashville.
Speaking of Chris, he's doing great.
He's been having problems with his neck for quite awhile now and he's been complaining about it. He finally went and had an MRI done and they said he needed the surgery.
If I was to put money it I'd bet that he'll be at the Finals riding. Tandy said that if everything goes well he should be able to ride and I guarantee he's the kind of guy who's not going to want to miss the Finals.
I can bet he'll be ready to ride come the Finals time.
Well, that's all I have for right now. We're on vacation in North Carolina. My wife's family lives over here and we're just doing some visiting.
I'll try and let everyone know how things go with Chris's event before I head to Guthrie for the Team Shootout.
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I'm rooting for ya, only don't ride Reindeer because then I can only root for Reindeer and watch him GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
A Grandma in Illinois
Enjoy the rest of your vacation and good luck the rest of this year--I'd love to see you up there in contention for the title!
Thanks for checking in with us.
This year I finally get to be there. I am excited that I will be able to see you ride. Your grit and the bulls athletic ability, has given me the determination to follow my dream and raise a bull good enough to make it to the pbr. To have the same caliber and pride it takes to shake it loose with the best in the world. Good Luck
Its great to hear from a Louisiana Native son. Thanks For the update on Chris. I Hs Rodeo with Corbin Carpenter and I was wondering if you could tell me if you know exactly how much money was raised for Corbin at the bulls barrels and team Roping event held a couple weekends back at chris's Arena for this young cowboy who was seriously injured at the NHSFR this past July.
It is great to hear from you keep Up the good work and good luck and keep your chin down and your chest out.
RAE
Leesville LA
Take care and good luck the rest of the year.
God Speed to Chris.
Your Fans from Wisconsin
When are you to write another blog. I am a fan and would like too hear more from you.
Angel