And not for the first time, or the last. Back on June 22, I blogged about the flooding in southern Alberta (see: "What A Horrible Mess), and thought at that time what's billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth", or the Calgary Stampede, could not go ahead. I'm glad I was wrong. Officials have said they have an army of volunteers working to clean up the grounds, and also say the Saddledome will be ready for concerts when the 10 day party starts July 5th.
One official went so far as to say that 2 World Wars and the Great Depression didn't cancel the show, and a little water won't either. In fact, the phrase "Hell or High Water" was used to let us know the Stampede will go ahead.
And now that catchphrase is being used as a fundraiser, with officials selling t-shirts:
They've already pre-sold 10 thousand of them, and raised 100 thousand dollars. And at $19.95, I'm sure they'll sell out almost as quickly as they can get them printed. So, if you're thinking of taking in the Stampede (one million people a year do), spend, spend, spend. And buy an OFFICIAL "Hell or High Water" T-shirt or 3. I'll be buying a few on-line. Just to help out.
'Nuff said.
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