Yes it’s derby day 
We are long time horse lovers in this house & really I can’t believe it but I’ve never been to the Kentucky Derby! dh has had a few races at Churchill Downs and says it’s a beautiful track
It’s a little known fact that my dh worked for the track. He was a “hot-walker” back in our young days. Wasn’t much money but it padded everything a little, not to mention we got the “inside” scoop from the trainers. We live right down the road from Turfway Park Race track, that’s mainly where he worked. I used to like to go with him at feeding time, I’ve always loved horses! Grew up with them and took riding lessons for years when I was a kid lol! Believe me track/racing life is a hard life! VERY hard, 7 day a week work! dh worked 7 days a week taking care of his horses, 4am, back in the afternoon, back for every race…whew! Exhausting stuff. Least we didn’t have to live in a tack room like some of the hot walks did!
So today Queen Elizabeth is in Kentucky to watch the derby.
I’ve heard this is her 1st visit to the states in years. Hope it doesn’t rain on them today! Saw some video of the Queen last night~she’s spry for her age & pretty too!
Guess we’ll be watching the race, hmmm….ya know. I should’ve had dh go up to Turfway and place a bet with the simulcast! The more I think about it…guess where he’s goin’ here in a few!!
BTW! It’s finally time for the voting in the Queen of the Crop contest! The entries are ALL amazing! I haven’t voted yet but I plan too!
In the meantime here is my 1st week entry
LOL! I had a lot of fun with this page! Please take a min. to vote here! Don’t forget you get a HUGE grab bag for your 2$! Someone over at DST said it’s about 154mb! That’s big for 2$!! The most important thing is you can help me get closer to giving back I really feel that this is a huge chance for me to try and pay it forward. My charity is the Christian Appalachian project. You can read more about it in this blog post and why it’s so close to my heart.
I found a GORGEOUS slide show of photos from a person that went on a help mission with the Christian Appalachian project!! Not only are there photos of a project but you can read his commentary! You’ve GOT to take just a moment and take a look. I’ve got tears. It reminds me of the beauty & of my granny’s place. She’s gone now, her place has been sold but we go every year…have to visit my dad You know? When I look at this yeah, I see the poverty. But I also hear the sounds of the trains, the birds in the woods, the stillness. I see the beauty. I see myself. Corney? Maybe but true. Ever since I was a very little girl I’ve wanted to be there, in the mountains. I feel like my soul is there…
Christian Appalachian Project Spring 2006
It only takes a few mins. to view this guy’s album, please take a look. I think it might touch a few hearts
