toga story

[Payson Dave]

I'll look for you at the The Grey Gelding.....

[blackthroatedwind]

I was in there a couple of times this Fall.

[saratogabrit]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Togabrit/ BTW - My apologies, I was trying to compare (very poorly, I would add) the contrast between the 6 weeks during the meet and the balance of the year, and how Sedona is more of a year-round destination. That's not to say that Saratoga isn't a bustling place; it certainly is.

Abolutely no apologies needed. It is totally full on for 9 weeks-the Ballet rents aren't a lot short of the track rents-and most of the shops/restaurants arenon-stop probably from Memorial Weekend through the end of track season.

The acid test for me is whether I'd think there was enough going on for me to want to move permanently from London. Probably not is the answer. Winters are non-existant here and 2-3 weeks in February was expected but still a bit of a shock to the system! The poor Amtrak service and the seeming lack of progress on the commuter rail service down to Albany is frustrating. However overall quality of life (winter weather aside) is great-especially if you measured it up to another racing town like Newmarket

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by saratogabrit

Abolutely no apologies needed. It is totally full on for 9 weeks-the Ballet rents aren't a lot short of the track rents-and most of the shops/restaurants arenon-stop probably from Memorial Weekend through the end of track season.

The acid test for me is whether I'd think there was enough going on for me to want to move permanently from London. Probably not is the answer. Winters are non-existant here and 2-3 weeks in February was expected but still a bit of a shock to the system! The poor Amtrak service and the seeming lack of progress on the commuter rail service down to Albany is frustrating. However overall quality of life (winter weather aside) is great-especially if you measured it up to another racing town like Newmarket

Try Ozone Park it is beautiful this time of year

[fpsoxfan]

I was up there a few weeks ago to scout a basketball game at Spa Catholic.
I didn't want to leave. A few drinks at the Stadium is never a bad thing.

[MisterB]

It's nice to go to the Wishing Well without reservations.

[Riot]

However overall quality of life (winter weather aside) is great-especially if you measured it up to another racing town like Newmarket

No consideration to the Lexington area? Much nicer weather.

[deltagulf]

well it needs to remain the way it is. saragota is special.
to bad hialeah park can't be saved also.

[fpsoxfan]

Many of NYS best places have done a fairly good job of preserving the historical aspect of the area. Like Saratoga, Cooperstown does a fine job of keeping out the billboards and chain restuarants. Lake Placid is still a beautiful place to go as well.

[saratogabrit]

Originally Posted by Riot

No consideration to the Lexington area? Much nicer weather.

Apologies-I should have made myself clearer. I love Lexington. I've been there many times but as a visitor staying only 4-5 days.

I compared those 2 towns because I've owned homes in both of them. One of them has a very good quality of life, is very well run (regardless of party) and has solid plans to preserve the city but also plan for the future.

In 18 years I never felt that about Newmarket. The centre of the town is a disgrace. Too many people-residents' and non-residents' care enough about Saratoga to make sure that it never ends up like Newmarket.

[Norfolk]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Not apology worthy....I am about to go up for three days and am wondering what the hell I'm going to do to amuse myself.

It's certainly not Sedona but I think a lot of people don't realize that it doesn't die during the rest of the year. 20 or more years ago it pretty much did, but fortunately or unfortunately, it doesn't anymore.

Andy I came up yesterday to Saratoga and it is picturesque with the snow covering the town.
The bars are open and I sure you will find beautiful people and places to keep you occupied. I did dry by Siro’s this morning and it is covered by about a foot of snow but everything else is open.
Joe Grant

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Norfolk

Andy I came up yesterday to Saratoga and it is picturesque with the snow covering the town.
The bars are open and I sure you will find beautiful people and places to keep you occupied. I did dry by Siro’s this morning and it is covered by about a foot of snow but everything else is open.
Joe Grant

I assume this didn't keep you from having a bourbon or two in the backyard.

[Norfolk]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I assume this didn't keep you from having a bourbon or two in the backyard.

I would have but my wife was with me