Todays Word

[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.