River Downs and the rest of the horse tracks have been struggling trying to compete with the gambling boats in this recession. I usually make it to the track at least once a year to try my luck on the ponies. My grandmother studies her racing form as my mom and dad smile on. Guy sits in the background with a stern look on his face, probably because he's not old enough to bet :) Holly really was not into horse racing until I showed her how to read the racing form. Even though she now understands how to read the history on every pony, she still insists on placing bets based on the horses names :P The video is of a race in which a 13-1 long shot hit and I had the exacta on that race. We won!
Further down State Route 52, in New Richmond on the 4th of July, Holly and I went to the parade. We rode the bike to the annual July 4th parade and yes, I wore my uniform. Holly had asked me to wear it several times. I really dont mind wearing it and I know she liked it. After the parade we went to the New Richmond VFW for a couple of beers. The skies turned dark and Holly & I hurried home before the rain poured down. This may be the last picture of me in uniform, so get a good look!!
