Early venue thoughts

[cal828]

^^^

Funny thing was we got more views on that thread than any other. Probably a lot of people just wanted to see what kind of weird music video I would put up next.

[RUFFIAN]

RQ
“I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia “
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“TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
(WEST VIRGINIA....)
MOUNTAIN MAMA.....”
__________________

Country roads, take me home
to the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice, in the mornin' hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road, I get a feelin
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

SANTA ANITA

California, Here I Come

When the wintry winds are blowing and the snow is starting in to fall,
then my eyes turn west-ward, knowing that's the place I love the best of all.
California , I've been blue, since I've been away from you.
I can't wait 'til I get going.

Even now I'm starting in to call, Oh
California, here I come right back where I started from.
Where Bowers of flowers bloom in the sun.
Each morning at dawning, birdies sing an' everything.

A sunkist miss said, "Don't be late" that's why I can hardly wait.
Open up that Golden Gate,
California here I come.

Any one who likes to wander ought to keep this saying in his mind,
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" of the good old place you leave behind.

When you've hit the train awhile, seems you rarely see a smile;
that's why I must fly out yonder, where a frown is mighty hard to find!

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

RQ
“I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia “
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

“TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
(WEST VIRGINIA....)
MOUNTAIN MAMA.....”
__________________

Country roads, take me home
to the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice, in the mornin' hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road, I get a feelin
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

SANTA ANITA

California, Here I Come

When the wintry winds are blowing and the snow is starting in to fall,
then my eyes turn west-ward, knowing that's the place I love the best of all.
California , I've been blue, since I've been away from you.
I can't wait 'til I get going.

Even now I'm starting in to call, Oh
California, here I come right back where I started from.
Where Bowers of flowers bloom in the sun.
Each morning at dawning, birdies sing an' everything.

A sunkist miss said, "Don't be late" that's why I can hardly wait.
Open up that Golden Gate,
California here I come.

Any one who likes to wander ought to keep this saying in his mind,
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" of the good old place you leave behind.

When you've hit the train awhile, seems you rarely see a smile;
that's why I must fly out yonder, where a frown is mighty hard to find!

"Open up that Golden Gate"

Why yes, Golden Gate Fields will be reopening on Thursday. They were able to obtain the necessary approvals from the Alameda County Health officials. That's probably not what the song was referring to.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by cal828

^^^

Funny thing was we got more views on that thread than any other. Probably a lot of people just wanted to see what kind of weird music video I would put up next.

Or maybe we're all just tired of starring at four walls or a few more if your lucky. Just sayin?!

[cal828]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Or maybe we're all just tired of starring at four walls or a few more if your lucky. Just sayin?!

I was a hermit even before it became trendy, but must admit I have taken hermitdom to new heights. Would like to go and visit my grandkids and kids in Little Rock, but feel certain they have not been nearly as scrupulous as myself about isolation and so would be rolling the dice. So strange how our world has changed. Close to this time last year, my son and I went to Vegas. Haven't missed going to Vegas at least once a year in the last 30+ years, but there are worse things than not going to Vegas so just have to think of new ways to entertain myself. I was so desperate for something to do yesterday, I actually did some work around my place. It's getting pretty bad, when you don't even have an excuse for further procrastination.

[RUFFIAN]

Tho I would not refer to myself as HERMIT...

My usual lifestyle before the pandemic was pretty much “LONER”
Preferring the company of animals to most Humans!

I have five human friends none of whom live nearby
And are busy with their own lives and activities

Mostly I share my life with

AshAvAri My Black Smoke Persian Cat
QrFuffl My Pomeranian
Layla My Horse

My groceries are delivered to my front door
I live in an area with foot paths that lead to a lake and a park

So there is no where that I NEED to go except to the Ranch to see Layla

The quarantine really has not affected my life
But my heart hurts for those who it has affected so tragically

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

Tho I would not refer to myself as HERMIT...

My usual lifestyle before the pandemic was pretty much “LONER”
Preferring the company of animals to most Humans!

I have five human friends none of whom live nearby
And are busy with their own lives and activities

Mostly I share my life with

AshAvAri My Black Smoke Persian Cat
QrFuffl My Pomeranian
Layla My Horse

My groceries are delivered to my front door
I live in an area with foot paths that lead to a lake and a park

So there is no where that I NEED to go except to the Ranch to see Layla

The quarantine really has not affected my life
But my heart hurts for those who it has affected so tragically

That is a great life Ruffian that many would give their right or left or both arms for. Your love for all animals and your horses is perfect and it keeps you whole and gives you peace. You may not know it or believe it but many here probably envy you. Don't ever change, you are truly and uniquely one of a kind and that'a a good thing!!!

[cal828]

Monomoy Girl coming back in Race 4 at Churchill on Saturday. All the races except that one and one other have overflowing fields. I guess that makes sense with horses converging on Churchill from Louisiana, Arkansas and other places. Probably makes sense that the race she is in has fewer contenders too, if she comes back running like she has before.

[cal828]

Some new qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby(and some old ones):

https://www.drf.com/news/churchill-a...alifying-races