Fridays aren't ideal to get out unless I can get out of work early, but there's some time to plan. I'd like to do this. will speak with the missus about it.

Now that's a new feeling for you eh? After 20+ years of marriage, the wife will be happy when you're not around.

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hah, she'll probably want to go. she's accompanied me to OTB a few times. even bet on thunder snow for the derby.

Yes I agree, she has been at the past two events where I saw you.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

I know shit about betting the ponies, but mark me as questionable.

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7/7?

Probably in.

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I'm actually going on June 16th, but I might be able to swing July 7th.

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We have, since Feb '06.

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100% IN with 7/7 as chosen date.

By the way, what time are we talking about here?

The only time I've ever bet on horses was on whether or not some kid was going to fall-off one on a merry-go-'round that seemed to be going a tad fast.

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- Henry George

Official date is July 7th.

People who are in:

Favrefan
Hockey Gay
Pittmike
Dennis
Kirkwood
Leash
Don Tiny

People who are between questionable and probable:

Jorr
Frank
Dr Ken
WZ
Imu

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Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

Would this make you probable?

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Hawaii (fuck) You

Probably will bring a couple hundred bucks for betting and bet it all on the first two races and then use Dennis's money for the rest of the night if I don't win in the first two.

Please don't bring any fifties to the track, Dennis. Fifties are frogs and bad luck. U.S. Grant died broke. Do you really want him in your pocket?

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The last 3 posts

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I think you might be overpaying ... that 1929 (?) $50 bill is likely worth more than $50.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Jorr my luck has been crap the last few years. I used to consistently win at the track and in Vegas. I have had all manners of bills in my pocket, and nothing seems to work. I am still getting over my bad beats at the Hold Em table.

In any case, I have never been superstitious. You'll just see me with the standard ATM $20 bills. And these days I spend way more on alcohol than gambling.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

In honor of the times I spent there as a yoot with my racing fanatic grandfather and the snazzy sport coats that he probably also wore on airplanes, sure.

By the way, no wearing sandals

I've spent a ton of time at Arlington and the OTB there with my dad. I am not sure that gambling is the best way to bond, but I can't get him to Cubs games anymore. He is still pissed about them cancelling the World Series.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

Fuck you.

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Fuck you back, faglips

Out

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You would never skip an event because of KW. He is a good dude.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

In, provided JORR is in attendance. I know dick about horse racing.

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-Hank Kingsley

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Was your grandfather a friend of Reineman? Heavy owner in the 80s and 90s and master of Crown Steel. His best horse was probably Wise Times, and he sold the majority of Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem to a Saudi prince.

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Yeah, he was close pals with Russ. Plenty of pictures of them in the winner's circle.

Cool. I remember cashing a big bet on Home At Last.

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Sweet argyle, bro.

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Sex isn't dirty, sex isn't a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults.

-Hank Kingsley