dinner was followed by a short walk to 100th anniversary rodeo and musical entertainment by a country & western band. so that's all fine; that's a pretty standard approach. it is the first official day of the christmas season. you change your looks, your hair, your location. it will smoke a little so open a window or turn on vent. there is plenty to do once you find things, and as a basis for visiting other cities, of which there are so many around, it's pretty good. she has a very positive work attitude. 