Maverick, Yukon, Dixie, Bankers Wife, Banker, Lilly Langtree & Bat Masterson gathered together at the Union Saloon to discuss the maddening crowd and the intricacies of quantum physics! ...NO, to drink whiskey and tell off color jokes!
While maneuvering the boardwalk, these Silent Riders stopped into The Old Washoe Club for a respite and some refreshments.
Nice shot from Steve Lot, Steve caught up with these two Silent Riders manning the door of the Union Saloon, who were keeping the reprobates at bay! The boys and their wives had a splendid day on the Comstock!
These two are the best of libation buddies
The banker was deep in thought about his investments and their return, like returning to the bar for another round!
The Silent Riders teamed up for the annual St. Patricks Day Parade
Thousands of folks showed up for the annual St. Patricks festival In Virginia City
It was well worth the wait, the parade marched on to yelps and hollerin', and everyone sure enjoyed themselves
Happy To be in Town
Silent Riders of all ranks and professions
The crowds filled the streets as well as the parade goers
Walk Softly And Carry A Big Gun
The day was all smiles
Standing Proud
The Silent Riders fired their guns and street howitzers to the pleasure of the crowd
Perspective members as well as seasoned veterans all took part in the parade
Green was the color of the day
The Silent Riders rode into town to help celebrate St Patricks day.
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop in Ireland.
Present day Saint Patrick's Day celebrations have been greatly influenced by those that developed among the Irish, especially in North America. Until the late 20th century, Saint Patrick's Day was often a bigger celebration among the common people than it was in Ireland.
Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, Irish traditional music sessions and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. There are also formal gatherings such as banquets and dances, although these were more common in the past. Saint Patrick's Day parades began in North America in the 18th century but did not spread to Ireland until the 20th century
The Sun was Shining and the temperatures were (finally) warm enough for everyone to enjoy the friendship and camaraderie that tends to wane throughout the winter months.
The Saloons were open early to welcome the throngs of visitors that partook in the "Crawl" or sampling the many odd "bills of fare."
happiness was the theme of the day, as many Silent Riders wore their best St Paddy's Day outfits
As usual, the Silent Riders garnered the loudest cheer from the towns visitors as they marched down "C" Street, firing their guns and street howitzers. This first parade of the new year is usually one of the largest aside from The Fourth Of July and this year did not dissapoint. One City official stated this may be the largest St. Patricks Day Celebration on record!
As the weather starts to get warmer and the days longer, expect to see Silent Riders on the streets of Virginia City this Spring, Summer and Fall!
Michael & Rosco made the rounds in Virginia City, ensuring all visitors had a great time!
Maverick & his Pard made sure to stop in to the Union Brewery to enjoy a libation or two and make sure Carol was doin' fine!
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!
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