Todays Word

[moses]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Again, just when you think you’ve seen Vic at his lowest point, he always can go lower.

Which is why he’s universally hated within the sport and by anyone with an IQ above 60.

It’s also why he’s stuck in Arkansas, instead of where he’d really like to be.

His need to make this thread shows what a complete buffoon he is.

The ironic thing here is…he’s the one making threats. He’s the bully.

Everyone can see that, which is why NO ONE ever defends his stupidity.

Honestly, if I cared, I would reach out to Oaklawn. Because he’s a complete embarrassment to the sport and they should see what he’s doing. But I just like watching Vic make a complete fool of himself.

He’s good like that. He never disappoints.

When we drove to Texas, our friend who’s made the trip a number of times gave us one piece of advice: “don’t stop in Arkansas.”

[cakes44]

You know who a true nobody in the game is: me.

A math teacher/football coach in Omaha who is a weekend warrior at best in this game. But man, from an outsider like me…Vic, it’s clearly not all you, but it’s time for a break from the message boards my man.

Originally Posted by cakes44

You know who a true nobody in the game is: me.

A math teacher/football coach in Omaha who is a weekend warrior at best in this game. But man, from an outsider like me…Vic, it’s clearly not all you, but it’s time for a break from the message boards my man.

I'll take that under advisement. But it begs the question why do you care what I do? This is a horse racing forum. People comment on horse racing. What makes you think I or more importantly others care what YOU think I should do?

Good luck with your football team. I officiated some High School football this year and told the white hat I'm not coming back next year unless the umpire can be in the offensive backfield with him.

I got bowled over way too many times. Especially when the kids starting using me as a pick to shed defenders.

Check please!

Originally Posted by cakes44

You know who a true nobody in the game is: me.

A math teacher/football coach in Omaha who is a weekend warrior at best in this game. But man, from an outsider like me…Vic, it’s clearly not all you, but it’s time for a break from the message boards my man.

How old are you Cakes?

Was Ak-Sar-Ben part of your life?

What a place. It was like Oaklawn is now. The races on the weekend would be packed with great lovers of the sport.

Must have been 30 buses from Kansas City and another 15 from Des Moines every Saturday.

John Lively, Jack Van Berg, Bobby Lester, Don Von Hemel, Benny Glass, Hoss Inman, Herb Reicken, Who Doctor Who, Dazzling Falls, Chuck Turco, Chuck Taliafero, Orphan Kist, Leaping Plum, Butch Moss, Amadevil, Tommy Greer, Pat Steinberg, Terry Wallace what a time and place it was.

The politicians in Nebraska were incredible, gothic morons allowing Iowa to get casinos while blocking them in their state. Council Bluffs got one 7 miles from downtown Omaha and a few years later AK was gone.

I called the last race ever run there.

Nothing special in the call because at the time nobody realized the end had come.

OMG and the steak houses!

Anthony's, The Drover (whiskey steak), Gorat's!!

RIP Nebraska spelled backwards!

Originally Posted by cakes44

You know who a true nobody in the game is: me.

A math teacher/football coach in Omaha who is a weekend warrior at best in this game. But man, from an outsider like me…Vic, it’s clearly not all you, but it’s time for a break from the message boards my man.

C'mon Cakes. You seem like a regular guy. I took your advice to heart.

I wrote all that stuff about Omaha and Ak-Sar-Ben to hopefully start a positive dialog.

I think normal discourse is allowed.

I could use a friend on here. Or at least a non-total hater.

We're you around when Ak-Sar-Ben was in its heyday?

For those of you that don't know the history of Ak-Sar-Ben.

The racetrack was founded as a non-profit charity by super rich power dudes in Nebraska. They called themselves the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben. They felt EVERYTHING in Nebraska was all f'ed up and backwards. Hence the name.

These were the biggest most powerful guys. Mr. Mutuel Of Omaha, Mr. Con Agra et al.

Of all the great work they did. Revenue from the racetrack produced by far the most money for charity.

They funded 4-H, built hospitals, parks, infrastructure.

I'm not sure but I'd guess the Knight's still exist to this day.

[cakes44]

I’m 46. Unfortunately Ak-Sar-Ben closed in 1995 I believe, so I never got a chance to go all-in. My old man would take us 3 kids there back in the day and he’d let us pick some horses to show, but that was about it. My old man is one of those guys that does better from action bets and just looking at the odds than most. I didn’t become a “degenerate” until about 2001.

And yes, Omaha can definitely do steaks. Ain’t nobody better there.

Originally Posted by cakes44

I’m 46. Unfortunately Ak-Sar-Ben closed in 1995 I believe, so I never got a chance to go all-in. My old man would take us 3 kids there back in the day and he’d let us pick some horses to show, but that was about it. My old man is one of those guys that does better from action bets and just looking at the odds than most. I didn’t become a “degenerate” until about 2001.

And yes, Omaha can definitely do steaks. Ain’t nobody better there.

I hope you know being a "degenerate" is a good thing in my book.

I'm right there with you.

Right now, IMO Oaklawn is very much like Ak-Sar-Ben.

Nothing wrong with concerts and tote bag day. But our fans come for the racing.

And they're very knowledgeable.

Please let me know if you every come to Hot Springs for a live card.

We'll get you lined out.

[MinnSkinny]

Really glad you're not at OP anymore. We have a good race caller now.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by moses

When we drove to Texas, our friend who’s made the trip a number of times gave us one piece of advice: “don’t stop in Arkansas.”

Depending on the situation, you might be well advised to stop in Arkansas. In last year's ice storm 246 people lost their lives in Texas. In Arkansas 0. Even in recent tornadic activity, tornadoes struck in states all around us including Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. None in Arkansas and to my knowledge a hurricane has never struck Arkansas.

Not sure what your friend was referring to, but I don't think there is a whole lot of difference in people from Arkansas or Texas. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at, there are lots of MAGA folks both here and there. I am one of the non- MAGAS, but its kind of lonely here in Arkansas. Still prefer it to other places I've been.

[moses]

Originally Posted by cal828

Depending on the situation, you might be well advised to stop in Arkansas. In last year's ice storm 246 people lost their lives in Texas. In Arkansas 0. Even in recent tornadic activity, tornadoes struck in states all around us including Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. None in Arkansas and to my knowledge a hurricane has never struck Arkansas.

Not sure what your friend was referring to, but I don't think there is a whole lot of difference in people from Arkansas or Texas. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at, there are lots of MAGA folks both here and there. I am one of the non- MAGAS, but its kind of lonely here in Arkansas. Still prefer it to other places I've been.

To be fair, I didn’t include the fact that despite our friend’s advice we DID make a few stops in Arkansas and it was perfectly fine. We stopped at a Walmart in Benton and I believe a rest stop near the western border. We also stopped somewhere on the way back but I don’t recall where.

I will say when we first entered Arkansas, there was a long stretch of what seemed like endless amounts of empty land. It was kind of depressing. But all in all, not terrible.

Originally Posted by moses

To be fair, I didn’t include the fact that despite our friend’s advice we DID make a few stops in Arkansas and it was perfectly fine. We stopped at a Walmart in Benton and I believe a rest stop near the western border. We also stopped somewhere on the way back but I don’t recall where.

I will say when we first entered Arkansas, there was a long stretch of what seemed like endless amounts of empty land. It was kind of depressing. But all in all, not terrible.

Hot Springs is very cool. Vacation destination all year round. So many cool things to do and see.

Several really nice golf courses.

Little Rock has most of the things BIG cities have.

The Robinson Center gets all the BIG Broadway Touring shows.

Fine dining.

One of my favorite things is the Bill Clinton Presidential Library.

Can spend an entire day there.

Originally Posted by moses

When we drove to Texas, our friend who’s made the trip a number of times gave us one piece of advice: “don’t stop in Arkansas.”

Why? What's wrong with Arkansas?

I think it's a pretty terrific place!

Tina and I have made it our year round home.

Like it a lot!