Change of Plans for Lava Man

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

You left out one of the big reasons. Many leave because of the more lax medication rules over here.

that's true as well...

i find it a bit humorous, and very ironic, how the euros are always so 'holier than thou' about our 'lax' rules. and they love to brag about how their horses run with so little, or no meds...but as soon as they get here for races such as the bcc, and it's call the vet, get the lasix!

[Sightseek]

I think as long as English Channel gets a better break than the Million, he will be up on the lead with The Tin Man.

[Gander]

Dunbar, its safe to say my wife wouldnt want to be married to a guy who gambles for a living. Not to mention I would last about 1 week as a professional gambler, I'd have a better chance quitting my job and trying to become a professional runner. I (nor does my wife) have nothing against what people need to do to make a living but its just not the life I would like to lead.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Gander

Dunbar, its safe to say my wife wouldnt want to be married to a guy who gambles for a living. Not to mention I would last about 1 week as a professional gambler, I'd have a better chance quitting my job and trying to become a professional runner. I (nor does my wife) have nothing against what people need to do to make a living but its just not the life I would like to lead.

Gander, when I met my wife, she found it pretty interesting. I even hired her one summer before we were married to do some blackjack stuff in Reno. When my son was born, I was able to cut way back for a few years and be the main stay-at-home parent. That was a huge reward for the chosen job path. It's worked well for me, but I recognize that it's not a realistic (or even appealing) option for most.

--Dunbar

[Gander]

I reckon there would be a lot of people who would bet horses for a living if they could. Your right, its not very realistic for the great majority of people who play the horses. I'd say for about 98%.