Ted Returns from the NFR - National Finals Rodeo

Ted Fletcher is sitting at Gladys' kitchen table playing
cards and filling us in on the news from Vegas. He left
Wednesday with his wife Peggy and grandson, Jordon to head
to Las Vegas for the NFR. It was Jordon's first time going
to The Rodeo of Rodeos.

Ted and Peggy stayed at The South Pointe Hotel. It is a brand new
hotel, luxurious. They were in a suite, way high up with a gorgeous
view. There were flat screen tvs in every room, even in the bathroom.
"The shower was glass on all sides. It was a big son of a ...
You could even watch TV from the shower."

Gladys' Grandson, Clark Fletcher, is the Sales Manager for Montana Silversmiths.
He goes every year with his staff. Montana Silversmiths are one of the
major sponsors. Every night after the Rodeo Ted said theres an awards
ceremony at the hotel to award the winners of the evenings events. Montana
Silversmiths supplies the belt buckles that are given to the cowboys
and cowgirls.

Ted loved going to the NFR. He loves rodeo, especially bull and bronc riding.
He did a little bit of team roping when he was younger but he never
rodeo'd. "Got bucked off a few times but it was not intentional,"said Ted.

Peggy won $400 and Ted came back even. They enjoyed the gambling, the sights
and went to New York, New York for lunch with Jordon and Clark.
"Coffee was $3-$4 bucks a cup, ice tea was $4 bucks a glass, darn expensive
if you ask me. I just had a burger and fries. Lunch for 4 was $90 bucks,"
Ted reports. Clark and Jordon rode the roller coaster.

Well, Ted won at cards. Gladys is headed in for her bath. Its a grey day
at the homeplace.