We arrived late, just in time for the 6th race and the track’s parking lot was closed because it was full. So we parked in a the front yard of a close friend, Bob or Tom or something like that, he only charged us $10 because it was so late.
We entered by gate 10 and headed straight for the paddock area. Checked out the horses, placed our bets and then joined a few thousand of our friends that would soon be screaming their heads off. Why aren’t these people at work? No wonder you can not get anything done in town this week.
Busted!! Sorry boss, we are not in the office. This is Amber, she is in the office right across the hall from mine. Oddly, neither of us knew the other was headed to the track, but what the heck? It was such a pretty day.
HAHAHA, another one! Right after Amber walked away, I turned around and caught my favorite real estate appraiser Glenda in her pre-Derby attire.
It really was a beautiful day. Here we are track side, the stage right over deb's shoulder is where the guy stands when he plays My Old Kentucky Home on Derby Day. It is also the board that tells how much money you have just lost.
The weather was awesome, the horses were having fun. It was hard to tell if we were watching them or they were watching us.
This one seemed to like his picture being taken.
You do not see white ones very often.
Deb and I hit the same exacta in the 9th race and left with more more money than we came with! We skipped the steam boat race and went to dinner instead. After that we stopped in to check out the new Fresh Produce Warehouse in Hikes Point. I took in my camera hoping to catch a few interesting painting subjects. We met Jerald, the store manager, he offered to help me after I snapped a few shots. I guess it isn’t everyday someone takes pictures of his produce! After I explained why he was very helpful and pointed out some interesting shots. They carry many items you can’t find at the grocery.
