tickets for a certain attraction, or event, or simply if they can have their picture taken with them. It has been an opportunity for them to meet people from all over the world.

The more the Walkers came to Virginia City, the more it became a second home to them; about five years ago, they had breakfast with the late Annabelle Shelley, former executive director of St. Mary’s Regional Art Center. After they served 30 – 40 people in Shelley’s home, Shelley had the idea that they should perhaps serve it at the Center the following year.

Frosty Walker with Deena, the wife of David John from David John and the Comstock Cowboys

Now, a New Year’s tradition has followed, and “The Texans” have served a fundraising breakfast to the communityfundraising event in Virginia City on July 4 called Shoot-Out on the Hill; proceeds will be donated to local charities funding children. The event features real guns with real bullets and allows participants to get the chance to shoot like a real cowboy. There will also be a demonstration by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) California champion, “Bobcat Tyler” (Tyler Renville).

Walker also has a character involved in the SASS competitions, Flat Water Frosty. Most recently, he was in Bakersfield, California, a few months ago at a competition.

Besides his time as Captain Walker in Virginia City, Walker and his wife are part of a hot air balloon crew; they travel approximately three times a year to participate in events. He also enjoys events in his home state of