Well another Derby has come and gone. It is a week to the day since our first guests arrived. It took us a few days to recouperate from the busy, fun-filled weekend - here are some of the highlights:
- We had another great crew from many states. Our college friends Moulton & Micah (3-time Derby attendee) were in attendance. Moulton brought two friends from work - Joe & Lesley. We were also lucky to meet Joe's brother Matt, who decided he would make the trip from Evansville, Ind at 3:00 am on Saturday morning. Cara and Matt also came to join the fun.
- We had an Oaks Day BBQ (Oaks Day is the day before Derby) with our out-of-town guests and our Louisvillian friends. We had a great time eating burgers and sharing stories.
- Derby 135 was another great experience. The rain held off and we had a beautiful 70 degree day. We all placed bets throughout the day - there were a few winners, but definately more losers. We sure aren't experts at picking horses to bet on, but we have used our erngineers degrees to the fullest - coming up with unique and successful ways of sneaking "hootch" (aka: bourbon) into the track. We continued the tradition of wearing our booze filled belts. But our best effort was the false binoculars that held 16 oz of adult beverage.
- Mine that Bird - the Derby winner - was the 2nd longest longshot to win the Derby ever. He had 51-1 odds, so a $2 bet returned $103 dollars. Wish I would have bet him as my longshot but better luck next year. I feel like we say that every year - so one of these times I have to win, right!?!
- Just a reminder - it is never to early to start making your plans for Derby 136 on May 1, 2010. We promise to show you good time.
