St Patricks Day / Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival Celebration
As far as the eye can see
Virginia City was all abuzz with visitors from all over for the annual St Patricks Day Festival and parade as well as the Rocky Mountain Oyster festival ( which are bull or goat testicles, cooked up in many different ways, an old Basque delicacy )
Best of Friends
Lilly Langtree welcomed back her friend, Bankers Wife, from her "Life's sojourn" and how happy many were to welcome her back as well!
Hugs Galore
....And These two ladies....erm,.... I mean Mayor and Soiled Dove "Shy" enjoyed an embrace to start off the day!
Catching up....
After a long Winters season, many Silent Riders gathered together for the annual St. Patricks Day Parade
Relic's Steady Hands
The Silent Riders gathered to discuss what they have been up to since Christmas, it was a grand meet-up
Deep Discussions
Silent Riders "Banker" & "Stoan E. Pickins" discuss the news of the day
Silent Rider Yukon
"Yukon's" stoic stance
Back from the Hills
"Mad Dog" Was green with envy !
A Banner Devotion
"Ireland forever" or "Ireland till doomsday," is from the Irish phrase Eire Go Brach / Brath. Often pronounced Erin-go-brah, it serves as a nationalist slogan and rallying cry, commonly used on flags and in songs to express devotion to Ireland.
All Smiles
Jim & Lilly exchange pleasantries
Readying for the Parade
Readying for the Parade
Readying for the Parade
Hugs & Kisses
Readying for the Parade
Readying for the Parade
Meeting Time
Readying for the Parade
Don't Say "Cheese"
Don't Say "Cheese"
Readying for the Parade
Don't Say "Cheese"
resurrecting the past
The Silent Riders take possession of the sign
This sign, directing folks to the Monks shrine, was part of the Comstock many years ago (late 1950’s) and was taken as a souvenir, ending up in a bar in California. When the bar closed it was moved into a family barn. When the owner of the barn passed away, a family member found it and contacted the Silent Riders in an attempt to return it to Virginia City.
After some communication with them, a meeting was arranged in town to take possession of the sign. It was very dirty and weathered, it was taken to Joe Curtis who spent much of his own time restoring it. Now that it has been restored, it is part of the Saint Mary's in the Mountains museum.
The old original sign that was "Taken"
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Back On The Boardwalk
Braving The Cold
Virginia City Silent Riders made their way to the boardwalk to greet Old Man Winter
Good Friends
The Silent Riders along with a couple of young filly's
Time for a respite
Drinks and a meal, sounds about right
Catching some rays
When the sun peaks its rays out, catch them!
On the board walk
The Silent Riders also double as security escorts for young Tracy
A thrill for this young man to meet The Silent. Riders
The Silent Riders make a point of visiting various merchants on C street in Virginia City.
Fun Facts
Hustle & Bustle
As you walk the streets of Virginia City Nevada today, it's a nice calm stroll, meandering throughout the town, looking in all of the shops and meeting some of the 700 + residence that live here.
But did you know that back in 1875, there were 25,000 full time residence crowding the streets, trying to get a seat at a restaurant or saloon? it was crashing combination of dirty clothed miners and the elite who were moving in from San Francisco because this was " the next big town, where one could make their fortune" .
Shoulder to shoulder, it was a crowded, loud and bustling town that sure seemed like the next big thing! As the silver and gold dwindled, well... so did the population. Now its few residence enjoy a quiet, calm and refreshing town, where you can be alone in the wilderness or meet up with friends in town at the drop of a hat!