Saratoga Racing starts a week from today YEA!!!!! Thoughts & Memories go here . . .

[DonGuido]

Saratoga is the most wonderful place on the Planet for Patty and me. We've been there many many time in the past but it's been awhile' since her health has turned in the wrong direction some 12+ years ago, and it costs a big pretty Texas penny for us to get up there.

The fact that it lies on the eastern edge of the Adirodacks, the larger most wonderfull place in the world for us, makes it even more special. We both grew up vacationing in the Adirodacks, most every summer . . . her in the western part and me in the central part of God's country. It is truly as close to Heaven as I will ever get.

The smells, the lakes, the smaller and gentler beautiful Hudson River, the vibe of top notch thoroughbred racing, the quaint, old beautiful city (buildings, environs and stately homes) is near perfection, also boasting one of the most prestigious private meccas of learning in the country . . . Skidmore College, impressive.

Oh, how we would love to get back there at leasst one more time but "I will visit it in my dreams", will have to be good enough for right now.

One of our last trips was hightened by the meet up with JolyB and his grandson, I believe. He's truly more impressive and wise gentleman than he is is here on the forum. It galvanizd our friendship for sure and being approximately the same age helps as well. The four of us enjoyed the wonderful day and if I remember correctly a may have even hit a wager or two. JB might remember the year of the meet u at The Spa, I don't.

So we'll enjoy playing many cards coming up from mid July to early September again . . . and it's just around the corner here and in my dreams.