The eldest of my two younger brothers attended a Kentucky Derby several years ago and never once saw a horse at the event. That was his goal, in fact. He stood in the infield, sipping some fine Kentucky bourbon, and enjoyed all the festivities except for the actual race.
I really thought I’d set a better example for him during his formative years. Shouldn’t he at least have had a mint julep or two whilst watching the three-year-old thoroughbreds pound the track? Maybe I’m just jealous. He’s been to a great many more big events in his life than I have.
This year, I’m going to a derby! Not the derby, mind you, but my eldest sister-in-law is the director of the Senior Citizens Center in Hereford, Texas, and this year she and her staff are putting on a Kentucky Derby Gala to raise funds for the center. It’s such a big deal that I flew in for the event.
We’ll watch the Derby on big screens while coyly sipping mint juleps beneath festively decorated hats. Afterwards we’ll have a gourmet meal followed by an auction and our own horse race with pint sized mechanized ponies:
Those pictured above are just a sampling of the horses that will grace our paddocks.
I’m so excited! I purchased two hats for the evening, but accidentally left the smaller one, a fascinator, at home. Since I only have one head, it won’t be a problem.
Yesterday afternoon I got a sneak peek at the decorations, and the place looks fabulous. We’re in for a fun evening.
And I’ll at least see a horse or two.
Peace, people!
You know, I’d love to be a snot and make fun of this, but it looks like fun.
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You’re just jealous!
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😉
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It does look like fun! Let us know if your horse wins. I put my money on that #12 masked purple pipe cleaner guy. He looks like he’s got it all 🙂
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He is my favorite by far!
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It was such a delight meeting you at the Hereford Senior event. We had a grand time. The horse I made brought in $550. Not bad for an out of state entry. I did win one item from the last auction- the Kentucky Derby socks for hubby Tim. Has a mint julep as the motif. What a great memento!
We will try and look you up on our trip back home to Abq from Florida. 🥳😉
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It was such a fun evening! I enjoyed visiting with you. Do look us up!—Leslie Noyes
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So pleased you enjoyed the event
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