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TitanSooner 06-30-2007 11:10 AM
Yeah!

What he said!

Danzig 06-30-2007 11:12 AM
must admit, i am a lazy writer. like it counts here. but better to be a tad lazy imo than a pompous ass. but that's just me.

ArlJim78 06-30-2007 12:05 PM
i was just surprised to know that retired english teachers could be financially well off. who'd have thunk it? doh!

Pedigree Ann 06-30-2007 06:48 PM
En espanol, rrrroo-ih-DOH-soh. SInce the rural New Mexican ranchers weren't native spanish speakers, they created a local pronunciation. Like here in the Bluegrass, we have the towns of Athens (AI-thens) and Versailles (vur-SALES).

Left Bank 06-30-2007 10:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by westcoastinvader
Tomato-Potato....:)

Regardless, it's pretty and pristine track that should be visited if one happens to be nearby. I was there during Derby Trail races about five years ago. There was no live racing, but the OTB was open for viewing and wagering.

Intimate track in a beautiful setting.
I heard Wyoming downs is like that also.

docicu3 06-30-2007 11:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kildaretown
Hey!!
I have a BA and a Masters in English--so does my wife.
We both taught high school English for 30 years. It was a great career, and we loved it.
We are retired, travel constantly, are well off financially.
My friends who majored in Business or Engineering are still working--too bad for them. I am 59--been retired for 7 years--my wife is 54--been retired for two years.
Oh!! The degree really helps when reading these various message boards. The level of writing is sad at best.
Grade school errors.
Oh well. Have to go now.
Getting ready to pack for our trip to England and Ireland for a couple months.
We will be adding to the 92 tracks we have visited.
Meanwhile you guys can get ready to go to work on Monday!!
I was wondering who POINTGIVEN'S father was......thanks for clearing that up.

GenuineRisk 07-01-2007 08:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kildaretown
Hey!!
I have a BA and a Masters in English--so does my wife.
We both taught high school English for 30 years. It was a great career, and we loved it.
We are retired, travel constantly, are well off financially.
My friends who majored in Business or Engineering are still working--too bad for them. I am 59--been retired for 7 years--my wife is 54--been retired for two years.
Oh!! The degree really helps when reading these various message boards. The level of writing is sad at best.
Grade school errors.
Oh well. Have to go now.
Getting ready to pack for our trip to England and Ireland for a couple months.
We will be adding to the 92 tracks we have visited.
Meanwhile you guys can get ready to go to work on Monday!!

You "loved" your career and yet you retired at 52? Huh. My grandfather was also well-off financially and traveled a lot- he retired from his career at 65 (for about 2 minutes) and then went back part-time until required to retire fully at age 85. Now that's loving your career. :)

Cajungator26 07-01-2007 09:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
You "loved" your career and yet you retired at 52? Huh. My grandfather was also well-off financially and traveled a lot- he retired from his career at 65 (for about 2 minutes) and then went back part-time until required to retire fully at age 85. Now that's loving your career. :)
My Dad retired when he was 55 I think, went back to work at the same company a year later (he was bored) and is now involved in a partnership at age 60. Some people just like to work. I know I do... and so does my Dad. :)

southerndutch 07-01-2007 05:36 PM
The TVG bozo's were at it again today in the feature at Belmont. They kept referring to the Belmont feature as the TraMONT(at least 8 incorrect references) even after John Imbriale kept using the proper pronunciation (TREE-mont) numerous times.

deltagulf 07-01-2007 06:13 PM
lets move on to another tread.

pdrift1 07-01-2007 06:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kildaretown
Hey!!
I have a BA and a Masters in English--so does my wife.
We both taught high school English for 30 years. It was a great career, and we loved it.
We are retired, travel constantly, are well off financially.
My friends who majored in Business or Engineering are still working--too bad for them. I am 59--been retired for 7 years--my wife is 54--been retired for two years.
Oh!! The degree really helps when reading these various message boards. The level of writing is sad at best.
Grade school errors.Oh well. Have to go now.
Getting ready to pack for our trip to England and Ireland for a couple months.
We will be adding to the 92 tracks we have visited.
Meanwhile you guys can get ready to go to work on Monday!!
ohhh nooo can we survive. the world is coming to a end


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