In more ways than one! Sunday I headed out to Emerald Downs for the Longacres Mile. I have a lot of really great memories of Mile Day at Longacres, both as a fan and as a groom, then ponygirl. Getting those ponies dressed up in the racing colors and braided etc was always fun, and definintely something we looked forward to!
Anyway - 2009 edition! Its like family reunion day almost - everyone comes up for the Mile. I saw Connie Roberts, Joe and Sally Steiner (Joe and I have quite a few win pictures together from back in the day - but none of us in street clothes LOL!), Bubba (now the color man), Selso, Martine, god..can't list everyone! And of course Lisa, Jessie and Kyrie. It was a packed house, I cashed way more than I lost (always a good thing) and the big race was a thriller..right down to the end with Assessment beating out Awesome Gem. Even watched the races at Del Mar - and saw Amir ride. He still looks as pretty as anyone out there, and better than most, on a horse. Thought he was going to nurse that 43-1 shot Romeo all the way, but got swallowed up at the 1/16th pole.
On to the After Party! Lots of fun, food, drink - Laffit Pincay Jr. still looks fantastic. So much fun. Then Las Marg with everyone -and well that's enough of that..haha..those who were there know, and those who weren't will probably find out from their friends...double hah! Thanks to PGFH2, Kyrie and Jessie - big hugs and much love to you guys!
Monday I rode the Mighty (sorta) and headed to work...where I toiled for all of like 2 hours before going to the Seahawk practice. So cool...sitting on the grass, facing the lake, football football football! Lofa Tatupu right there! Got lots of autographs after - the players were awesome about it - I thought Matt would swoon when Bumpus signed his jersey.
When I finally got home - it was check off and check out for the night. But man what a 2 day run!
