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Year Two, Day 153: Horse Races; I am in Love!





Went to the horse races with my daughter and son-in-law today. First time ever. Had a blast!!
Luckily my daughter and I started the day with a early morning workout, because pigout I did!!


After the gym, we went to their church in Vancouver. Another first for me. I really enjoyed the service. Frankly, I love spending time with family, but it was nice to experience a service at the church they are so involved with. The people were down to earth, the praise band top notch and the pastor delivered a sermon I am certain he wrote me in mind! The theme was temptation.

I immediately thought of H, formally known as R!

But about the races...!

After the kids walked me through the process, showing me how to research the horses- their trainers, jockeys and race stats- and how to place my bet, we walked over and viewed the horses. They were glorious! I soon developed a strategy: Iresearched the horses and then went to view them before their races. I would have in mind the horse I favored but would wait to see what my gut told me after viewing them up close. I ended up winning money on the last four races because each time, thecwinning horse walked by and gave me "a look". I kid you not!

I walked out with twice the money I came in with. Including lunch! (Which was amazing: Spicy Polish sausage, collard greens and barbecue beans. Yum!).

Speaking of "the look" - did I ever see some yummy eye candy of the male persuasion!!

Horse races, I am in love!

Happy Sunday!

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