I have never seen an I 6 that is the same size as a 5?

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When I get to So Cal I am gonna hunt your ass down!!!! Good pick below SummerofmySmiles. You are going to have all the women after you I suspect. So that was in Spain?

I did a search for beer in this forum and the first hit was the Strider B day thread! Not good. So, now I found it. Has anyone tried this Guiness Blonde? Is it new? Cannot wait to try it. Right now drinking Summer Shandy. Leinenkugel's. Notice all the other beer companies are coming out with a Shandy? I want to try Blue Moon's. Did not like Shock Top that much.

From a satellite view from outer space of the USA you can see a part of northwest Texas that is dark compared to the rest of the country. This is not by chance. They have taken strides and laws included to reduce light so that astronomers can go there and have an area free from light to get a view of the stars that one may have seen over a hundred years ago before technology and big cities took over. Where I live its a terrible place to be an astronomer. I have always had interest but I do not have a good environment to go out and buy good equipment. I will rely on the Hubble to do the work for me. No comets will bear my name

Well I do not know when it is but Happy B day nonetheless. Mine was the 30th. We must both be Leo's?

Salmon. I was going to have swordfish but changed my mind. Halibut is my favorite but its crazy now. Costs more than Lobster. While in Baltimore, Esther (EBK) introduced us to a fabulous restaurant that we loved. Sabo Cafe in Federal Hill. Just fabulous. It was restaurant week so they had specials all over town. Also ate at a place called Phillips. The Hard Rock Cafe was a bit disappointing. The one in Orlando I preferred

Thanks to you all so much for remembering and sending me B Day wishes!!! I almost forgot myself with all the excitement of our trip to Baltimore!! Thanks! You are all great people who are so thoughtful. By the way Strider, 58!?

Myself, wife and Esther at Camden Yards!! A night I will always remember

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. Just saw this. I may have to count on Esther's use of her camera or my I Phone to post some picks. Game is on the 28th! So excited! Can't wait to finally meet a good friend from the forum and finally get to my own 'field of dreams'. Which is Camden! And see my favorite team at home!

I missed seeing Jupiter and Venus due to a tree and weather here, but tomorrow a space probe will fly by Pluto and its going to supposedly give us some good info on the "planet" or asteroid or whatever one wants to call it. Perhaps after tomorrow or soon, depending on ow long it takes to get the data, we can finally end this argument as to whether Pluto is indeed a planet as it was when I was in school

Wow. Just saw the news. Kenny Stabler. One of the great teams of all time were his Raiders. I always liked him. Never will I forget that game in Pittsburgh. Can you believe he ran in a 40 yd TD in that game vs the mighty Steel Curtain? Never deserved to lose that game but he got his Super Bowl unlike my boys. Great player. Dart player too. And great guy

Well I found a post that was a pic of me but for some reason its gone now? Perhaps since this is a different PC? Not sure. But I will have to return later and try and post something as I do not have time now. Must to to a meeting. i will make sure to post a pic of myself though. To prove to Mr St Louis I am not in a rocking chair yet

THE 37 YEAR DROUGHT SHALL END TODAY ON BELMONT DAY FOLKS!!!!!! AMERICAN PHARAOH IS THE REAL DEAL. The pick 4 starts in race 8 and the Belmont is race 11. Here are your numbers for the 50 cent pick 4 that can land you a few bucks. 2,4,6,9 with 4,6 with 3,7,11 with 5. 5 being American Pharaoh. The total cost for the 50 cent combo ticket is $12. I believe that in the second leg Tonalist and a horse named Wicked Strong you may remember from last years Derby give you a solid one two punch. The third leg, if you do not want to invest $12 and will settle for a $4 wager, single the 3 horse Finnigan's Wake who has a huge shot and I believe should win. The 11 and 7 do scare me at good odds. Cheers and good luck. May the horse be with you!

Is that Barbara Eden?

Race 5 at Belmont today. The 3 horse is Battle of Evermore. Yes like the Zeppelin song. Big shot. Take the plunge with me. As for the big race, tick tock. I believe this horse has a real shot Race 9 at Belmont today like the 5 Piccolo Flats

Here we go again. I believe this is number 12 since the last triple crown winner to go for the Belmont and the Crown with two under his belt. Will he fail like Big Brown, one that was believed to be the real deal like the Pharaoh? Some believe Frosted being held out and rested will lead to his failure. I am not sold. I believe it can happen this time. I hope it does for the sport.

Smithsonian is a fabulous channel. A series called Sky View has the history of England, Ireland and all of Great Britain. Incredible series worth seeing

I am rooting for him but not getting my hopes too high. He has a big shot. But Frosted and another horse were mentioned by the great hall of fame rider Jerry Bailey as certain and real threats. And they are rested and have that edge. Still, perhaps this is the year? We have said this 11 times since 1978 only to be disappointed. To me Afleet Alex who lost the Derby on pilot error was one of the best. American Pharaoh should be coming home with one or two horses in a fight

Oh man, Sloppy. Skies opened up. I need the Pharaoh

Not liking Stairway to Heaven is like not liking the Wizard of Oz. It really sets me off when people that love Led Zeppelin say they do not like this song that is pure magic

Unless he is just that good? 3 year olds can get better with each race. And as for the price, The presence of Dortmund and Firing Line, two speed horses, will ensure a better price than you may assume. Much money will go down on those two horses.

OK folks. The Preakness is tomorrow and here is some info. Last 8 Derby winners from California, 6 have gone on to win the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown which has not seen a triple crown winner since 1979!! Yes. 36 years ago. So long ago that Visa thew in the towel almost a decade ago on their 5 million dollar prize to take all 3 legs This year once again we are tempted with American Pharaoh. Now Bob Baffert, a big shot trainer from Santa Anita and the Cal racing circuit is trainer of both Pharaoh and Dortmund. They are in posts 1 and 2. American Pharaoh, the 1 horse is 4/5 on the morning line. Dortmund, the number 2 is 7/2. Co favorites. Now you know Baffert has and will give orders to the jockeys and its no secret he would prefer to see American Pharaoh win. Those in the sport would like to see the drought end. But there are those that are going to make it tough, like the owner of Frosted who has been held out of the Preakness to win the Belmont and try and stop American Pharaoh from winning it. Many, myself included, believe you should have to run in the previous two to qualify to run in the Belmont to make the task at hand equal. That is not the case. We saw Big Brown fail miserably when we really believed he was the horse that would end this. Afleet Alex would have won if no for pilot error in the Derby on Giacomo day, a day I will never forget as my $1500 win on the p3 leading into the Derby was little consolation for the half million I would have won if I had put up the $540 to buy the Derby on top of my $27 investment to take down a nice pick 3 before that race. On to tomorrow. I do believe American Pharaoh will win but it will take a good ride and a good start. Dortmund and Firing Line will have speed and will challenge early. They should both be in front of American Pharaoh at the quarter pole unless they send him early. And send him Baffert may. Especially if Dortmund's camp is ok with place money. I bet a trifecta for a dollar going 1 (American Pharaoh) with ALL with 4 (Danzig Moon) a closer that I like to come third. The question is, will Dortmund be on his A game. If he is, he is one dangerous animal to ruin the party and so too is Firing Line. So if you want to try and beat the Pharaoh, they are the likely two to do it.. Lets just hope that all of the horses come out of the race healthy. This is a race that has seen tragedy in past years. If you want a cold tri, try 124. Good luck

Here are some very interesting and useful stats to consider before making your choice in the Preakness. First of all, the Preakness has always been a better betting race than the Derby, simply because its far easier to predict if you know what you are doing and less horses. less chance of your horse being blocked and hammered out of the gate. The exotics, ie, the exactas, trifectas, and such do not usually pay as well as the Derby for that reason. Less horses, and far more of an idea what these 3 year olds can do. Now consider this: Since 1989 8 West Coast horses, ie, Cal horses, have won the Derby. Of those 8, 6 have gone on to win the Preakness. That is a number that cannot be ignored. And add this, since 1910 only 4 horses have come from dead last, off the pace and won. The last was in 1974. So tactical speed is a must. American Pharoah has a huge huge shot here. I do fear Dortmund if he goes and we will know the field by 8 tonight. (EST). If you bet him flat you will likely double your money or perhaps for every $2 bet you may earn $3.80 or so, which would be a profit of $1.80 for every two bucks you put up. Possibly more with the inclusion of Dortmund or the horse that finished second, Firing Line I believe. The undercard will be very attractive, multiple grade 1 and 2 stakes races. I am a Turf lover myself. And I prefer Turf races 1 mile and an eighth and up. Longer races give the better horse time to overcome a bad start or being blocked on the turn and other obstacles. I will post my picks later on when I have studied and know the field.