I've read your little posts....NOW STOP TORTURING ME!

[ohio]

that is all.

[Lostcajun]

you ok?

[glinda]

Think maybe ohio's got the same aliment as you, lc.

[Lostcajun]

The only way to do fest is the full mean deal including French Quarter Fest.... one day..... one day....

[glinda]

...feelin a little twitchy myself. But I'll be fine Monday.

[eZe]

killing me and I'm still a Fest virgin. I did do FQF last year and it was wonderful so on a small scale I know what I'm missing....hope the next few days go by quickly. Fortunately since I'm a racing nut, the Derby countdown is providing a little distraction.

[ibjamn]

that is all.

OMG, Bry!!!! I am seriously laughing out loud right now. :D

[ohio]

somewhat tounge in cheek....just can't wait to be down there with all of you!

[mendelj2]

2 more work days. 2 more work days. 2 more work days...

[Chicago Fest Fan]

that is all.

I couldn't agree more. I just read through all the new posts and its killing me. Last year when I went 1st weekend I had the Blue Room to ease the pain when I got home. Back to OZ.
Is it Tuesday yet.

[windowman]

Yesterday wasn't really that great. It was missing something. Or someone. wink. burp.

[t-bird]

Yesterday wasn't really that great. It was missing something. Or someone. wink. burp.
thanks for trying to ease the pain.

[ohio]

Yesterday wasn't really that great. It was missing something. Or someone. wink. burp.
pffffffffffffffft

[Lostcajun]

Yesterday wasn't really that great. It was missing something. Or someone. wink. burp.

Good try, but we really know different!!!!

[stlbarb]

Yesterday wasn't really that great. It was missing something. Or someone. wink. burp.

thanks for noticing. :rolleyes:

[ozzie]

...feelin a little twitchy myself. But I'll be fine Monday.

A twitchy witchy... oh my!

[Festngator]

Too busy eating dinking and shakin my butt to post

[almarco]

im still mezermized by byrons tats....wait ohio wasent here this weeked?

[dank_bass]

killing me and I'm still a Fest virgin. I did do FQF last year and it was wonderful so on a small scale I know what I'm missing....hope the next few days go by quickly. Fortunately since I'm a racing nut, the Derby countdown is providing a little distraction.

So see ya at preakness??

[eZe]

So see ya at preakness??

Ya know, I was actually considering skipping Preakness this year due to lack of funds but the closer it gets the more I just know I'll kick myself if I don't go. You going?

Quality Road is now out of the Derby. Fresian Fire is training like a monster but I'm a little concerned he'll be too fresh. Still love I want Revenge. Desert Party I need to look at more since he has gotten big kudos from some of the handicappers out there....just not that familiar. Great crop of 3 year olds and I'd say many have a very legitimate shot. I'm a huge Rachal Alexandra fan and I think by far she has been the most impressive horse this year...she should take the Oaks without breaking a sweat.

[Belle]

Ya know, I was actually considering skipping Preakness this year due to lack of funds but the closer it gets the more I just know I'll kick myself if I don't go.

I got some pretty good Preakness stories but unlike you I don't think I ever saw a horse race from the infield.:D ;)

Sure would love to meet ya...a FEST VIRGIN!!!

[eZe]

I got some pretty good Preakness stories but unlike you I don't think I ever saw a horse race from the infield.:D ;)

Sure would love to meet ya...a FEST VIRGIN!!!

Yes and I am proud of it...even have a button that says "The 40 Year Old Jazz Fest Virgin...better late than never"

I'm on the 8:10 flight that gets into MSY at 10:00 out of BWI. We travel mates?

Oh my, yes there are many folks that have never seen a horse..tehe.

[Belle]

I'm on the 8:10 flight that gets into MSY at 10:00 out of BWI. We travel mates?

Ding Ding we are winners!!! Look for me (see avatar cept hair is curly and longer) and a blonde (so he says it really very very gray) good looking fellow.

very cool.

[dank_bass]

Ya know, I was actually considering skipping Preakness this year due to lack of funds but the closer it gets the more I just know I'll kick myself if I don't go. You going?

Quality Road is now out of the Derby. Fresian Fire is training like a monster but I'm a little concerned he'll be too fresh. Still love I want Revenge. Desert Party I need to look at more since he has gotten big kudos from some of the handicappers out there....just not that familiar. Great crop of 3 year olds and I'd say many have a very legitimate shot. I'm a huge Rachal Alexandra fan and I think by far she has been the most impressive horse this year...she should take the Oaks without breaking a sweat.

I havent missed one since around 1990 ... I am however, more of the drinking, gambling type, so I'll look to you for advice when the race comes around. :)

[eZe]

Ding Ding we are winners!!! Look for me (see avatar cept hair is curly and longer) and a blonde (so he says it really very very gray) good looking fellow.

very cool.

Sweet! I'll throw on some beads so you can find me. Look for the short brunette with perma-grin.

[Belle]

Sweet! I'll throw on some beads so you can find me. Look for the short brunette with perma-grin.


You flying solo?

[dank_bass]

I got some pretty good Preakness stories but unlike you I don't think I ever saw a horse race from the infield.:D ;)

Sure would love to meet ya...a FEST VIRGIN!!!

Belle ... i didnt even know there were horses there until i was about 30. Due to some happenings in recent years , they have completely banned bringing in outside alcohol, in an effort to improve the image, ie; make it more family friendly

[dank_bass]

Yes and I am proud of it...even have a button that says "The 40 Year Old Jazz Fest Virgin...better late than never"

I'm on the 8:10 flight that gets into MSY at 10:00 out of BWI. We travel mates?

Oh my, yes there are many folks that have never seen a horse..tehe.

We're on that flight too ... what day, ours is tomorrow

[Belle]

Belle ... i didnt even know there were horses there until i was about 30. Due to some happenings in recent years , they have completely banned bringing in outside alcohol, in an effort to improve the image, ie; make it more family friendly
Oh that is a change.

You name it we brougt it in.;)

[eZe]

You flying solo?

Sorta. Its just me anyway (happily divorced) but I have a couple friends from here heading down, plus the TH folks I already know down there. Good friends with Seafood as his dad's bar is right up the street from me.

[eZe]

Belle ... i didnt even know there were horses there until i was about 30. Due to some happenings in recent years , they have completely banned bringing in outside alcohol, in an effort to improve the image, ie; make it more family friendly

See this is where I am truly the oddball because I could have cared less about the partying. It’s always been about the race. In 89' I was taking a final exam and well, I walked out of the exam..did not finish and didn't care, I was going to watch the Preakness come hell or high water. Best decision I ever made as that was one of the greatest races ever. Sunday Silence and Easy Goer battling down the stretch..Wow.

I actually skipped a couple years after an unpleasant occurrence in the infield. I vowed not to step foot in there again and I haven't. Fortunately friends with decent seats on the apron and full time employment moved me away from the dark side.

This year they have completely changed the infield...no booze allowed in. As a racing fan I like the change in format but giving the economy and such, I think they are going to take a big hit and Maryland racing needs no more hits.

[dank_bass]

See this is where I am truly the oddball because I could have cared less about the partying. It’s always been about the race. In 89' I was taking a final exam and well, I walked out of the exam..did not finish and didn't care, I was going to watch the Preakness come hell or high water. Best decision I ever made as that was one of the greatest races ever. Sunday Silence and Easy Goer battling down the stretch..Wow.

I actually skipped a couple years after an unpleasant occurrence in the infield. I vowed not to step foot in there again and I haven't. Fortunately friends with decent seats on the apron and full time employment moved me away from the dark side.

This year they have completely changed the infield...no booze allowed in. As a racing fan I like the change in format but giving the economy and such, I think they are going to take a big hit and Maryland racing needs no more hits.

Weve been doin the clubhouse for the last many years, and I love it!! Totally agree about the timing of the rule change .. the only hope is that the revenue gained by selling beers to of-age people trumps the tickets lost to the underage drinking crowd

[dank_bass]

Oh that is a change.

You name it we brougt it in.;)

Actually, i think the running of the port-a-pots is what put the nail in the coffin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIcyFSYhvV4