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Daisalana    33

Daisalana
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Kat do you not have texting?

Ok so at 3 I go to my moms with Carson, we're placing bets on the derby online and watching the preshow, blah blah.. and about 10 minutes before the actual derby (we're so excited) our tornado sirens go off.. ARGH.. and all channels with the derby go to weather. So we're freaking out, trying to find someone not in the area that can watch.. I was texting you Kat to ask if you were watching and could give us an update..

Anyway, 1 minute before the derby they cut back to it (thank goodness, my mom was seriously about to cry). Couldn't believe the upset, and that he was bought for 9.5k.. wowser.. the jockey was so excited, it made me emotional.. I can't imagine the excitement he had to be feeling, he knew he wouldn't win and low and behold..

Anyway, funny me I always bet a little amount on the underdogs, I ended up winning $336 on a $4 bet for him to win.. woohoo. I did about $30 in bets total, so $306 profit!

Unfortunately though, there's really no chance for a triple crown this year.. so.. no Belmont for me this year.

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Daisalana    33

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100's of thousands..

They are typically bred from previous winners, so they had huge stud fees.

Last year's winner (and potential triple crown)-

Big Brown, named by his owner in honor of UPS,[4] was purchased by Brooklyn, New York trucking company owner Paul Pompa, Jr. for $190,000 at the Keeneland Sales 2007 April Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale

Edited by FairyFacade

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janiebug    0

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WOW!! Do they actually make money or is it more for braggin rights????

I guess I am totally naive on this!!!

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Kat817    19

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Well Laura, I soon will have texting on my phone.....as it is one of the perks we are losing from DH's work! Up til now, my phone was paid for through them....but without frills!

So if I am going to pay for it, it will have.

Rick and I both won $$$ on the horse as well, and we only bet because he was a local travelling so far. Rick says the reason he run so well, was that the last thing they let the horse see was that damned horse trailer he travelled so far it, so he ran like the devil to get away from it!!!

I would have been having a fit too Laura.....remember sitting on the loveseat watching the race together in TX?

We were actually at my inlaws, and watched the race with them. I was cutting the guys hair...FIL, DH, DS, DGS......for the last time! Really didn't "cut" his, just clipped some raggedy areas, they are letting it grow out, to cut in a traditional boy cut as opposed to buzzing it, which is what they had done for a year or so. He is looking kinda scruffy now!

They changed our practice til 5-- I hate that! We don't get done til after 7----then they want to go have dinner.....so it is 9 before we get home, and I like Sunday night TV--and I have to get showered and get my hair blown dry before I can crash.....3 works soooooo much better. I think I will tell them if we can't practice earlier, to count us out. They cater to everyone elses whims---so fine!

So now I guess I will run over to Big 5---they have some sandals I want to look at, and if I don't like them, I will just head to Sears and get some like my black ones in brown.....I am sooooo unimaginative!!

My bacon has yet to go down.....I am not sick, nor have I slimed or felt like a PB was emminent, but it is still uncomfortable, and sitting like a rock in there.

Rick bought us tickets to Toby Keith and Trace Adkins this morning.....concert is not until August, but he bought them for part of our birthday----he has to plan this years celebration. And if ya wanna talk about me being unimaginative, I married my mate!! LOL Oh well, he is doing it anyway!!

Will try to check in later.....go out and have some fun!

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Daisalana    33

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Oh no Jane, hah they get paid well. The purse for Kentucky Derby this year was 2.1 million.

I'm not sure how the breakdown goes, the owner pays a certain portion to the trainer and the jockey.. But he definitely made money on his 10k investment!!

I was thinking of watching it with you last year Kat, and my mom was going "Is she answering, has it started?" Hehehe.. I figured you either didn't have your phone or you were busy so I didn't want to call. I'm so glad they did cut back though, I was going to be so upset if we missed it!

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kity    2

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If it weren't for the violets, I wouldn't even know there was a horse race yesterday. For some reason, I have compeltely missed the news or anything that tells about the race. HAHA...seriously. I know it has been on the news, I just haven't seen the news since Friday am before work.

Been reading my book...American Wife. REALLY GOOD!

XXOxoox

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Suziecat    379

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Good afternnon.

Hubby and I got busy outside and than we decided to take the cover off of the pool. It really wasn't a job for 2 people but we got it done. We are dirty and smelly but the pool is open. Not warm enough to swim in, that will take a few more weeks. It sure was nice to see the clear blue Water when we took the tarp off.

We than sat and listened to the Royals play and than we finished up the ouside work we were wanting to do. I put pork chops, vidalia onion, orange and yellow peppers on the grill. I cooked up some peaches and cream corn on the cob. OMG, it was all delicious.

I now need to get my laundry done and than I'll be ready for bed. Long day and I'm worn out.

Jane and Tracy, Great job on the weight loss. Keep up the good work. I know it's hard but you can do it.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

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Daisalana    33

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My mom insists on her g'parent name being "Grambee".. so I resigned. She was looking for onesies that say like "I love granny", etc.. cause Grambee would not exist. So I did some art and made a onesie on Cafepress for her..

I also ordered a bib with the image on it.

grambee.jpg

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janiebug    0

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Kat and I are going to start singing!!

I think I am going to start a new thing. I am rewarding myself with stars. Each day I will get a star if I exercise, eat good for your band food, only eat 1 cup like a model bandster, not drinking with meals. Four stars, what do you all think? I can add stars if you think of something else. I am a big drinker, so Water is always going to be okay, so I don't want a star for that. I really wanted to come up with 5 stars. Ideas anyone?????

Have a good start to the work week!!!!!!!!!!

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Suziecat    379

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Jane, we give out stickers at Curves and the women love it. They also give them out at Weight Watchers. for doing good and for exercising. Somehow I guess it is a visual reminder that you have achieved something. It's great to lose a pound or 2 but it's hard to see it till it all adds up. Keep up the good work.

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TracyK    3

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Good morning friends~

I am a tired violet this morning :wub: Just got macy to school and I just might go crawl back in bed. DH worked nights last night and he is in there so i may go in and see what kind of T-R-O-U-B-L-E I can stir up :tongue::tt2::unsure: Too much info? lol :)

Ummm, be back later :bolt:

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