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[Somnambulist]

The one drawback of going over to one of my closest friend's houses is she has cats, and I'm horribly allergic to them. I feel like a zombie.

[Silverbulletday]

Heck yes. :cool:

OK, so putting my Limewire files onto a CD appears to be impossible. :huh:


I'll talk to you later...I've never had an issue with that


Talk to me now while I'm taking a break from cleaning. :smiley:

[Afrashad]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.

[mariasmon]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.


About equal.

[Silverbulletday]

Yeah, I'd say they were about probably about the same. Pretty much the same things could be said about them, except that Bernie wasn't slow.

[Afrashad]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.


About equal.


I just find it ironic that the Curlin fans would call the Bernardini ones really obnoxious. :lipsrsealed:

[Thesaurus]

I just find it sad that the cult of fandom has permeated even horse racing. Nobody should care who's a fan of this or that. This is a gambling sport; make your bets and let the money talk. Instead we've got this pre-teen identity crisis going on--people define themselves by what horse they like.

[Somnambulist]

I just find it sad that the cult of fandom has permeated even horse racing. Nobody should care who's a fan of this or that. This is a gambling sport; make your bets and let the money talk. Instead we've got this pre-teen identity crisis going on--people define themselves by what horse they like.


lol. Agreed. A lot of these people are adults too. :undecided:

[Silverbulletday]

LOL. Very good observation, Thes. I have to wonder how accurate our TBC cross-section is when it comes to reflecting the whole racing world, though, since this is a message board.

[Afrashad]

I hope it's not very accurate. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

I really doubt that it is. Most people in the industry who are worth a damn don't have the time to get on TBC and blab about which horses they love and which ones they hate. Hell, they don't even care that others do.

[mariasmon]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.


About equal.


I just find it ironic that the Curlin fans would call the Bernardini ones really obnoxious. :lipsrsealed:


Agreed. Both turned me off a lot.

[Thesaurus]

Yep. And I'm not pretending there aren't horses I absolutely love and horses I absolutely hate--that'd be an outright lie. :cheesy: But do I care if you guys hate them or love them? Nope.

[Afrashad]

Agreed. Both turned me off a lot.


With Bernardini, I really didn't care either way. He wasn't my favorite horse, but he wasn't my least favorite either. With Curlin, I was to the point were I was hoping he would lose just to shut his fans up. Of course, a loss meant listening to all their excuses.

[mariasmon]

Agreed. Both turned me off a lot.


With Bernardini, I really didn't care either way. He wasn't my favorite horse, but he wasn't my least favorite either. With Curlin, I was to the point were I was hoping he would lose just to shut his fans up. Of course, a loss meant listening to all their excuses.


Yeah, I was definitely wanting to see Curlin lose. I was happy Bernardini didn't win the Classic, although I wasn't particularly excited Invasor won, either. Invasor was seriously good, though, and didn't have a horde of obnoxious fans, for some reason.

[Thesaurus]

I wanted Curlin to win, but his fans annoyed the hell out of me. Same with Barbaro and Smarty Jones--horses I liked a lot, but had to struggle to get over the fans and keep reminding myself that it's the horse, not what a bunch of whiny people type on a message board. The thing horses like Curlin, Big Brown, Street Sense, Smarty, Barbaro, Bernardini, Funny Cide, and indeed Lawyer Ron, George Washington, Got Country Grip, etc.--other horses I've liked--have in common is they're all very nice examples of what everyone in this industry shoots for. To pit them against each other on the track is the name of the game, and may the best horse win; but this good-and-evil battle that goes on online is sick and wrong. And quite annoying.

[Silverbulletday]

I wanted Curlin to win, but his fans annoyed the hell out of me. Same with Barbaro and Smarty Jones--horses I liked a lot, but had to struggle to get over the fans and keep reminding myself that it's the horse, not what a bunch of whiny people type on a message board. The thing horses like Curlin, Big Brown, Street Sense, Smarty, Barbaro, Bernardini, Funny Cide, and indeed Lawyer Ron, George Washington, Got Country Grip, etc.--other horses I've liked--have in common is they're all very nice examples of what everyone in this industry shoots for. To pit them against each other on the track is the name of the game, and may the best horse win; but this good-and-evil battle that goes on online is sick and wrong. And quite annoying.


Bravo, Thes. Bravo!

[mariasmon]

I don't understand why someone would buy a $1,500 camera and get a $150 lens for it. Seriously, you'd be better off spending $1,500 on a lens and getting the cheapest camera body available.

[Thesaurus]

Acting Lady (Theatrical x Lady Fairfax) just won rather impressively on turf at Hollywood. Big, long dark bay filly. I'm going to watch her.

[luvthesales]

Acting Lady (Theatrical x Lady Fairfax) just won rather impressively on turf at Hollywood. Big, long dark bay filly. I'm going to watch her.


Cute thing, wasn't she?

[Thesaurus]

Yep. Have I mentioned how much I love Calracing's free live feeds? :azn: Now we're on Backbackbackgone, whom I adore. He looks phenomenal in the paddock.

[luvthesales]

Yep. Have I mentioned how much I love Calracing's free live feeds? :azn: Now we're on Backbackbackgone, whom I adore. He looks phenomenal in the paddock.


I like my not-so-free TVG feed. :grin: I like Arashi Cat, but will be interested to see how Congor Bay does.

[Thesaurus]

Haha--what I would give to have TVG or HRTV. :tongue:

[luvthesales]

Haha--what I would give to have TVG or HRTV. :tongue:


I think I would die without them (or at least go nuts).

[Thesaurus]

Eh. Fifth. I think.

[luvthesales]

Nice ride up the rail. Good run from Azul Leon, I horse I tend to underrate.

[Silverbulletday]

Did Azul win?

ETA, oops, nevermind. Second's not half bad. Good for Lion Heart!

[Afrashad]

I think "Rehab" is going to be my favorite song for the week. :cool:

[Silverbulletday]

Winehouse?

[Afrashad]

Yuck. No.


Rihanna

[Silverbulletday]

Who's it by?

[Silverbulletday]

Oh, nevermind.

[Afrashad]

It's a great song.

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't heard it - is it new?

I must just not know how to use Limewire properly because I'm completely fed up with it. :tongue:

[Afrashad]

I believe it's fairly new. At least it's her latest single.

[Silverbulletday]

Ah, ok.

I love Beyonce's Single Ladies. I just keep thinking about Justin Timberlake's gay voice when he said, "We're the dancers." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

I love Beyonce's Single Ladies. I just keep thinking about Justin Timberlake's gay voice when he said, "We're the dancers." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I love that song too. Fun to dance to.

[Afrashad]

I love Beyonce's Single Ladies. I just keep thinking about Justin Timberlake's gay voice when he said, "We're the dancers." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I'm more of an If I Were A Boy fan. :tongue: I love her song, Sweet Dreams, as well.

[Vertigo]

I am tired :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't heard it - is it new?

I must just not know how to use Limewire properly because I'm completely fed up with it. :tongue:


Call me later if you need help, lol


It'll be at least a day before I try to mess with it again. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

Don't you love it when you go to pop a zit and it ends up all over the mirror? :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't heard it - is it new?

I must just not know how to use Limewire properly because I'm completely fed up with it. :tongue:


Call me later if you need help, lol


It'll be at least a day before I try to mess with it again. :tongue:


Good, then I don't have to wait up for you to call :wink:


You were going to bed early????????

[Silverbulletday]

Don't you love it when you go to pop a zit and it ends up all over the mirror? :laugh:


Ew. Seriously... :wink:


It's been a long time since that's happened to me - it actually kinda scared me. :laugh: That waxing totally f-cked up the skin on my chin - it's tight and dry and peeling and, ugh, it hurts.

[CoronadosQuest]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.


Or the Barbaro and Big Brown ones!

[Afrashad]

Songster's entered in the Fall Highweight Handicap. Interesting. That race is near and dear to my heart.

[Silverbulletday]

I was attempting to download some new Christmas stuff when I quit on Limewire. :tongue:

My new favorite Christmas song - "Please Come Home," by U2. :kiss:

[Afrashad]

I'm anti-Christmas music, but my family doesn't call me The Grinch for nothing.

[Somnambulist]

I don't really listen to a lot of it. I prefer what I normally listen to.

I need to start draining my bank account on presents. Too bad I don't know what to get anyone. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

Som, would you like my list?

Sure. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't rung your bell because I'm not done being mad at Limewire. :tongue:

And I'm busy checking up on the babies that I had last year and putting them in my VS.

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't rung your bell


Any innuendo going on here?


Pffft. :tongue:

I'm going to go shower.

How's that for possible innuendo?

[Vertigo]

Where did Bernardini fold?

[Vertigo]

I haven't rung your bell


Any innuendo going on here?


Pffft. :tongue:

I'm going to go shower.

How's that for possible innuendo?


Nice visual too



Stop it!!

[Somnambulist]

I think I'm gonna go sky diving, as a Christmas present to myself.

[Vertigo]

I think I'm gonna go sky diving, as a Christmas present to myself.



random but amazing

[Afrashad]

My cousin went sky diving for his 20th birthday.

[Afrashad]

I have $20 that says Little Belle goes to Distorted Humor.

[Silverbulletday]

I haven't rung your bell


Any innuendo going on here?


Pffft. :tongue:

I'm going to go shower.

How's that for possible innuendo?


Nice visual too



Stop it!!


Stop what? http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/innocent/innocent0002.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-msn-smileys.php)

[Silverbulletday]

That was a close game!

[Silverbulletday]

So how much did you win? A nice dinner? :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I'm really not a fan of Subway. I much prefer a small-time sandwich shop that bakes its own bread. Mmmmm.

[Silverbulletday]

I'd think you would have figured out that I am a fairly high-maintenance creature by now. :grin:

[Silverbulletday]

Hey, it takes a lot of work to look this good! :grin:

[Silverbulletday]

I wish!!! :lipsrsealed:

[Silverbulletday]

I think it's time for bed. Gotta go make some money tomorrow.

I have Black Friday off. Ooooooooooh. :grin:

[CoronadosQuest]

This is a horse forum, not a cyber dating forum.

[CoronadosQuest]

This is a horse forum, not a cyber dating forum.


Don't be jealous.


Im not lol I have a real relationship :P

[Regret]

:gag:

[Regret]

:gag:


That hiatus lasted long...


I didn't say hiatus. I said I was taking a break. I took two days off. That's a break.

[Regret]

This is a horse forum, not a cyber dating forum.


Don't be jealous.


Im not lol I have a real relationship :P


That's overrated :wink:


Versus a creepy online relationship? Haha.. I think not. :tongue:

[Regret]

I find it hard to believe that the Bernardini fans were more obnoxious than the Curlin ones.


I'm not really understanding why you wouldn't just reply to me in the thread, instead of doing kind of a side-note here instead, since I'm guessing this is directed at me. :undecided:

[Regret]

This is a horse forum, not a cyber dating forum.


Don't be jealous.


Im not lol I have a real relationship :P


That's overrated :wink:


Versus a creepy online relationship? Haha.. I think not. :tongue:


Haha, two things

a) it's not a relationship

2) it's only creepy to everyone else!

:cheesy:


Creepy!

[Silverbulletday]

Gee, girls, lighten up. It's a little harmless flirting. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

I. Hate. Stupid. People.

[Vertigo]

I. Hate. Stupid. People.



They happen

[Silverbulletday]

Scratch that bit about stupid people. These guys willfully rebelled against the routine. And I hate that WAY more than stupidity.

[Thesaurus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXI3obHfwgU

[Afrashad]

I getting a kiddie movie for Christmas. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

My screen name won't work. :angry:

[Silverbulletday]

My screen name won't work. :angry:


AOL? Mine won't either. I've had to use my phone the past three times I've chatted on AIM.

[Somnambulist]

My screen name won't work. :angry:


AOL? Mine won't either. I've had to use my phone the past three times I've chatted on AIM.


Glad it's not just me. I remember the pw to my old s/n... too bad I can't remember the s/n of everyone I normally talk to. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

I am, too. I never shut my computer off so I'm always on, even if I'm not always sitting at the computer.

[Afrashad]

SBD only jumps onto IM if coerced. Same with Afrashad, actually. Regret and CQ are AIM lifers.


I don't even remember the last time I was on AIM. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

What's your IM screenname? I'll have to hit you up sometime when I'm around. I go by 'davidsbigboy' on there...


iliveforsaturday. Hopefully I can log onto it. :laugh:

I get to go to Applebees tonight. Ick. I remember a time in my life when the boneless buffalo wings from Applebees actually tasted good...

[Vertigo]

17 years ago Freddie Mercury died, you all know how much I adore him.

Now everyone go listen to a Queen song, right now.

[Silverbulletday]

What's your IM screenname? I'll have to hit you up sometime when I'm around. I go by 'davidsbigboy' on there...


Som, lemme know if he needs to be whacked upside the head. :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

What's your IM screenname? I'll have to hit you up sometime when I'm around. I go by 'davidsbigboy' on there...


Som, lemme know if he needs to be whacked upside the head. :laugh:




Which one?


That thing on top of your shoulders and attached to your neck that houses your peabrain, you dirty boy. :tongue:

[CoronadosQuest]

SBD only jumps onto IM if coerced. Same with Afrashad, actually. Regret and CQ are AIM lifers.


Its true, Im on AIM 24/7

[Silverbulletday]

What's your IM screenname? I'll have to hit you up sometime when I'm around. I go by 'davidsbigboy' on there...


Som, lemme know if he needs to be whacked upside the head. :laugh:




Which one?


That thing on top of your shoulders and attached to your neck that houses your peabrain, you dirty boy. :tongue:


Low. blow.


Somehow, I imagine you'll live. :grin:

[Afrashad]

"He doesn't believe any horse or human being should tell him what to do. We never had a colt with such a domineering instinct. In the barn he can intimidate other horses just by looking at them. Other horses get out of his way." ~ Aidan O'Brien

[Vertigo]

SBD only jumps onto IM if coerced. Same with Afrashad, actually. Regret and CQ are AIM lifers.


Its true, Im on AIM 24/7



I am when not at school

[Afrashad]

Wonderful. :lipsrsealed:



Did you know there are currently three threads on the Fall Highweight?

[Silverbulletday]

LOL. It doesn't surprise me, Affy. :laugh:

And you've crossed over again, huh? :lipsrsealed:

[Afrashad]

I was slightly tired of looking at Ryan.

[Silverbulletday]

And seeing Mo's quote? :tongue:

[Afrashad]

Of course. :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I should probably head to bed, but I'm sooooo not sleepy yet. :undecided:

Maybe I'll fall asleep if I start reading Atlas Shrugged. :cheesy:

[Afrashad]

I slept until close to ten this morning, so I'm not really that tired.

[Silverbulletday]

It's been an eventful night, to say the least, but I just can't tear myself away....

[Commentator]

I'm literally the only person I know who got out for Thanksgiving break last Friday. I love my school :grin:

[Silverbulletday]

Yeah - it's bedtime.

Goodnight All!

[Regret]

Ugh. I am so so poor. :cry:

[Afrashad]

For someone with no job, I thought I was doing quite well when I looked at my bank account. Then I remembered my student loan. :tongue: :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

It has been such a long day it's not even funny. :tongue:

[Afrashad]

Why do fingernail clippers not work on my fingernails? :tongue:

[Vertigo]

Why do fingernail clippers not work on my fingernails? :tongue:



They don't work well for mine, either

[Afrashad]

I have to pull out the toenail clippers for mine because they're so thick.

[Vertigo]

:laugh: Mine aren't curved correctly

[Afrashad]

I have one that curves funky, but it's not too bad.

[Silverbulletday]

Wow, toenail clippers? This thread has officially hit a new low. :laugh:

After busting my *** all day at work (we were shorthanded and had 15 babies for the farrier) I came home and washed, waxed, and vacuumed my car. I didn't shower until half an hour ago. I still need to change Fergie's water before the night's out. He's such a good fishy. :cheesy:

[Afrashad]

My brother changes Creachadoir's water, and that's even when I'm at home.

[Vertigo]

Is it really necessary to bring up Barbaro in every debate Nobiz participates in?

[Silverbulletday]

As long as she has the damn horse as her avatar and remains completely irrational about him and Bernardini, it's totally fair game.

[Afrashad]

I agree with SBD.

[Vertigo]

As long as she has the damn horse as her avatar and remains completely irrational about him and Bernardini, it's totally fair game.



What's wrong with him as her avatar?

[Vertigo]

I think I was high when I made these :cheesy:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/Picture1-1.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/2f9bd1b6.png

[Silverbulletday]

As long as she has the damn horse as her avatar and remains completely irrational about him and Bernardini, it's totally fair game.



What's wrong with him as her avatar?


She never freaking changes it - I am so effing sick of hearing about that damn horse, and I absolutely want to gauge my eyes out every time I see that avatar. We all change ours constantly. She remains completely and irrationally devoted to that animal, allowing her fanatical obsession to cloud her every conversation about every horse not named "Barbaro."

Yes, *cue McCain voice* that one is toally fair game whenever she posts.

[Vertigo]

Ok, really? A lot of people do not change their avatar that much

[Silverbulletday]

It's not just the avatar in and of itself. The avatar is symbolic of her obsession with the animal. I am sick of the avatar, sick of her, sick of that horse, sick of all the bullshit I have to put up with in the real world and don't need any more here.

You are a fan of GW, but do not allow your love for the horse to cloud your every judgment as she does, so don't think this is an indictment against you at all.

[Vertigo]

You are a fan of GW, but do not allow your love for the horse to cloud your every judgment as she does, so don't think this is an indictment against you at all.


I never said it was against me, but I did use me as an example in the other thread.

BUT I see someone stole my high avatar :laugh:

[Afrashad]

I try not to let my love for Darley/Godolphin cloud my judgment.

[Silverbulletday]

It's friggin' AWESOME!!! :grin: :grin: :grin: I know you used you as an example, but you're a completely different case, which is why I felt the need to point that out here.

And I did give you credit in my sig. :wink:

[Vertigo]

Ah, I see


I might have to post all the avatars I made ages ago, because seriously some are just... bad :laugh:

[Afrashad]

Now these are some sexy silks. :laugh:
http://i35.tinypic.com/o85949.jpg

[Silverbulletday]

Wow. Where did those come from? :laugh:

And this is just great. Just wonderful. I'll totally understand if my boss has a hair up his *** tomorrow. :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:



OBS Updates August Sale Results
Email Print RSS ShareThisby Deirdre B. Biles
Date Posted: November 25, 2008
Last Updated: November 25, 2008



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The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co. (OBS) recently revised the results for the 2008 August yearling sale on its Web site (www.obssales.com) because of new rules governing horse auctions in Florida that took effect in July.

Sale companies are now required to disclose any horses that did not change ownership after being reported as sold. The disclosures must be made in the same manner in which the auction firms originally disseminated the information, and they must be reported within 90 days of the end of an auction.

Updating sale results to provide more accurate information on horses that were bought back isn’t required in other states, and the Sales Integrity Program hasn’t addressed the practice in its recommendations. But “the promulgation of the Florida statute will provide a catalyst for further consideration of the issue,” said D.G. Van Clief Jr., the chairman of the Sales Integrity Program Monitoring Committee “The issue has arisen – although casually and unofficially -- with members of our committee, and I’m sure it will be an agenda item for our consideration in the near future.”

OBS changed the status of 10 August yearlings, which grossed $275,500, from sold to not sold. They ranged in price from a low of $1,500 to a high of $75,000 for a Closing Argument – Cove Hill Missle colt. Richard Kent’s Kaizen Sales consigned four of the yearlings, including the Closing Argument colt, for Sienna Farms.

“We were part of the process, and we supported it,” said Tom Ventura, the OBS general manager and director of sales, of results update requirement. “One of the concerns was that there were horses that were not actually being sold that might inflate the (sale) averages of stallions and other things of that nature. By updating the sale results, it would provide a more accurate reflection of the (value of the) offspring of a particular sire.

"Of all the horses that were sold in August, there were only 10 (which were changed from sold to not sold), so the perception of the issue is really bigger than the reality. It may be overblown in people’s minds. One entity (Sienna Farms) was going to transfer the horses from their farm to their racing stable and ultimately decided against it; they’re going to resell them as 2-year-olds. Because of the current law in Florida, there is the potential for sales tax issues if someone sells them other than the breeder, so they (Sienna Farms) decided they would treat them as buy-backs.”

The updates in the OBS sale results do not include any horses that were returned to their consignors because they didn’t meet the conditions of sale or any reductions consignors made in prices because of veterinary issues.

“I think that makes sense if the concern is the market value of the horse when it went through the sale ring,” Ventura said. “If the horse had some sort of veterinary issue and the buyer and the consignor agree on a reduced price or, ultimately, the horse gets returned, I think that should remain between those two parties because it’s not really an indication that the horse was worth less at the time it went through the ring.”

The revised OBS results also don’t indicate which horses had a change in their status – from sold to not sold – but “we’re happy to tell people who are interested which ones they are,” Ventura said. “We may consider doing something along those lines (to identify such horses) in the future.”

According to Ventura, OBS often finds out about horses that weren’t actually sold when they bill the buyers.

“When they get the bill, they’ll call us,” he said. “Other times, within a day or two of the sale, the consignor will come to us and say, ‘Oh, I see my horse was listed as a sale, but the owner signed that sale ticket and it really should be a buy-back.’ There aren’t really that many horses involved, and I would say that there will be even fewer for our October (mixed) sale than there were in August. I just don’t think it’s that big of an issue, honestly.”

Breeder-owner Earl Macke and others were behind the push for reforms in Florida rules governing sales to promote integrity in the Thoroughbred marketplace.

[Afrashad]

Wow. Where did those come from? :laugh:


They're a product of my boredom. :laugh:

[Vertigo]

Trial and error to the extreme :laugh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/Picture2-3.pnghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/Picture5-1.pnghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/Picture2-1.png




Though this is my favorite one I've ever made
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/crlyksr/Avatars/Picture3-3.png

[Silverbulletday]

I think I'm becoming more hated by the second! :laugh:

I love that last one, Carly. I'll file it away for future reference. :wink:

[Vertigo]

I think I'm becoming more hated by the second! :laugh:

I love that last one, Carly. I'll file it away for future reference. :wink:



No, I don't think you are. but c'mon, it was a bit hypocritical about the controversial avatars, meawhile you have one of Bernardini saying "fear me" :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

What *is* hypocritical is them defending Nobiz and her avatar while attacking me and mine.

[Vertigo]

What *is* hypocritical is them defending Nobiz and her avatar while attacking me and mine.


I don't have a problem with avatars, really. And I don't get why it is an issue

[Afrashad]

I like my avatar. :laugh:

[Vertigo]

I like my avatar. :laugh:



Three months ago you never thought you would say such words :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

Aidan would probably die of embarassment if he saw yours, Carly. :laugh: Frankie might die of laughter. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

I hate it when my friend calls me when she's out with her boyfriend and bored. Maybe if ya hadn't ditched me you wouldn't be. :angry:

[Afrashad]

Aidan would probably die of embarassment if he saw yours, Carly. :laugh: Frankie might die of laughter. :laugh:


I can see Aidan turning a few shades of red while stuttering out a reply.

[Vertigo]

Aidan would probably die of embarassment if he saw yours, Carly. :laugh: Frankie might die of laughter. :laugh:



I am willing to bet on the truth of that.


My new goal in life is to have Frankie, and Aidan, sign those two photos :laugh: I might go again next year :grin:

[Silverbulletday]

I hate it when my friend calls me when she's out with her boyfriend and bored. Maybe if ya hadn't ditched me you wouldn't be. :angry:


Augh, that would kill me, too.

[Afrashad]

Three months ago you never thought you would say such words :tongue:


Pffft. I've always been a closet Aidan fan.

[Silverbulletday]

OMG. It's already almost midnight???? Where has today gone? Ugh.

Better get to bed.

[Afrashad]

The stupid dining hall closed at two today, so I'm enjoying a bag of potato chips for dinner. :tongue:

[Somnambulist]

The stupid dining hall closed at two today, so I'm enjoying a bag of potato chips for dinner. :tongue:


Order out?

[Afrashad]

I've never ordered out.

[Silverbulletday]

What are y'all doing for Thanksgiving tomorrow? The family's already at my house, so I won't be on a whole lot this weekend. :wink:

[Somnambulist]

Sitting around the house with my sister to avoid my extended family, then driving around with my two best friends until we find something to do. It should be good. :grin:

Happy Thanksgiving to you guys too. :grin:

[Afrashad]

I have two papers to write plus a project to finish up, so that's what I'm doing tomorrow.

[Somnambulist]

Sneak out! :tongue:

[Afrashad]

I'm willing to bet I can get my laundry done without having to wait around for the washers and dryers to become available. My dorm's more or less a ghost town.

[Vertigo]

I am totally seeing Twilight again today :laugh:

[Afrashad]

This paper sucks, but at least it only has to be three pages long.

[Vertigo]

Ha ha! I just showed someone The Rock for the first time :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I have to work tomorrow morning and feed in the afternoon, so I'm afraid that I won't be seeing a whole lot of the family who come tomorrow, unless they want to come see my babies. :cheesy: I will, however, be putting my tree up tomorrow evening! :azn:

If I don't make it on tomorrow, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[Regret]

I am totally seeing Twilight again today :laugh:


I cannot possibly imagine paying to see ANY movie twice in theatres. It is way too expensive.

[Vertigo]

I am totally seeing Twilight again today :laugh:


I cannot possibly imagine paying to see ANY movie twice in theatres. It is way too expensive.



I am not paying this time :cool:

[Regret]

Where the heck is everyone tonight?

[Silverbulletday]

Someone remind me of why I love horses.

:tongue:

[Afrashad]

The apprentice had his first Nad Al Sheba winner. :grin:

[Afrashad]

This paper still sucks, and I don't want to write about all the historical preservation in my hometown.

[War Admiral]

I am totally seeing Twilight again today :laugh:


I cannot possibly imagine paying to see ANY movie twice in theatres. It is way too expensive.


The last movie I did that for was Seabiscuit.

[CoronadosQuest]

The parking lot for Best Buy is already full, and there are tents EVERYWHERE. We drove past it on our way home from Thanksgiving and it was crazy! The store doesnt even open for another 10hrs. Nutty people.

[Thesaurus]

Aaaaaaaaaaand they Rick Rolled a parade float.

[Regret]

Aaaaaaaaaaand they Rick Rolled a parade float.


That was the funniest thing I've ever seen. When they said they have a "special musical performence", I was totally joking when I said "Haha. Watch it be Rick Astley" AND THEN HE CAME OUT! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still haven't eaten yet. The bird is almost done!

[Thesaurus]

I just thought I was going crazy. I had to ask everyone else if they were seeing the same thing. :laugh:

[Afrashad]

My Thanksgiving dinner consisted of pasta. No meat or anything like that. Just pasta. :laugh:

[CoronadosQuest]

So... I never understood this Rick Rolled thing.

I actually like that song =/ haha

[Vertigo]

I am going bowling saturday :cool:

[Afrashad]

I'm going to the Florida - Florida State game on Saturday.

[Silverbulletday]

Camera in hand, right, Affy? :grin:

I have entirely too much work to do today. :tongue:

[Afrashad]

Camera in hand, right, Affy? :grin:


I won't leave home without it. :cool:

[Silverbulletday]

Sweet! :grin:

I'm sweating bullets for the Clark today. http://img3.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/scared/scared0014.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-angel-smileys.php)

[Afrashad]

I'll try and get down to the south endzone where Florida will be warming up, but it depends on how bad security is. If they're checking tickets to the sections, then I won't be able to.


I'll be sweating through the Citation. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

I'll be sweating through the Citation. :tongue:


Probably a stupid question, but, why?

[Afrashad]

Probably a stupid question, but, why?


I have two runners from my fantasy stable in it. One being a Godolphin horse.

[Silverbulletday]

Gotcha. :laugh:

[CoronadosQuest]

I wish I could watch the Clark >=(

[Silverbulletday]

I probably won't be watching it. I'm putting together a resume to send to Kentucky farms (Ashford is going to get one, Affy! :laugh:), and then my little brother, sister, and I are gonna go see Bolt this afternoon.

[Afrashad]

Gotcha. :laugh:


I would be sweating anyways with Formal Decree in it, but it adds a bit of pressure now. Sunday I'm going to be a nervous wreck, so I'm warning everyone in advance.

[Afrashad]

I'm putting together a resume to send to Kentucky farms (Ashford is going to get one, Affy! :laugh:)


Awwww! All those lovely Irish lads. :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

LOL! It looks like a great place to start, and I think I fit their profile to a t, so I'm hoping for good things! :cheesy:

http://www.coolmore.com/employment/

[Afrashad]

I don't think I saw anyone working at the stud barns when I was there. The place was deserted. :tongue:

[Silverbulletday]

Well, all barns tend to get everything important done in the morning so that you just have to dump feed in the afternoon, especially barns that have tours going through them.

[Afrashad]

I just thought with multi-million dollar stallions someone would be around to make sure a visitor didn't decide to take one out of his stall. I was with a fairly well-known breeder, and we just wandered through the barns.

[Silverbulletday]

I'm sure with multi-million dollar stallions, there are cameras in the barn. :wink:

[Afrashad]

I'm sure there are, but that's not going to stop that multi-million dollar stallion from getting loose and making a run for it.

[Vertigo]

SBD is using my favorite avatar :grin:

[Silverbulletday]

Yes I am! Thank you! :kiss:

Now, to figure out which movie to see....

[Afrashad]

You like that one more than yours?

[Vertigo]

You like that one more than yours?



Well, it is the best one I made I think.


BUT mine is the most amazing.

I think I am due a avatar change

[Afrashad]

I like avatar changes. :laugh:

[Vertigo]

I need something to change to though :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

So the resume's done being drafted, now I have to hunt down who to send it to at each farm (I have 20 on the list right now). Oh joy!

[Vertigo]

Send it to everyone. I mean everyone.


Send it to Darley

[Afrashad]

I need something to change to though :laugh:


http://i34.tinypic.com/2yxf0i8.gif

Created by FLA-USA

[Silverbulletday]

Send it to everyone. I mean everyone.


Send it to Darley


Here's the initial group of 20. Anyone wanna help me track down the contacts to send it to? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
1. Adena Springs KY
2. Airdrie Stud
3. Ashford Stud
4. Claiborne
5. Darby Dan
6. Darley
7. Dromoland
8. Gainesway
9. Hill ‘n Dale
10. Hurricane Hall
11. Juddmonte
12. Lanes End
13. Mill Ridge
14. Overbrook
15. Pin Oak Stud
16. Stonewall Farm
17. Three Chimneys
18. Vinery
19. Walmac Farm
20. Winstar Farm LLC

[Vertigo]

Here's the initial group of 20. Anyone wanna help me track down the contacts to send it to? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
1. Adena Springs KY
2. Airdrie Stud
3. Ashford Stud
4. Claiborne
5. Darby Dan
6. Darley
7. Dromoland
8. Gainesway
9. Hill ‘n Dale
10. Hurricane Hall
11. Juddmonte
12. Lanes End
13. Mill Ridge
14. Overbrook
15. Pin Oak Stud
16. Stonewall Farm
17. Three Chimneys
18. Vinery
19. Walmac Farm
20. Winstar Farm LLC



How cool would it be if you work at one of those places?

[Vertigo]

My avata has been swiched.

I want something else though, I am still searching

[Afrashad]

My avata has been swiched.


You need the amazing quote to go with it.

[Vertigo]

SBD, I recommend completely sucking up to all farms, and having an insane amount of confidence

Like,
"Darley, I have dreamed my whole life about working at your glorious farm. I have gone to college with the goal of working with your horses. There is no one else more committed, or qualified besides me."

[Vertigo]

My avata has been swiched.


You need the amazing quote to go with it.




What quote?

[Afrashad]

What quote?


"He doesn't believe any horse or human being should tell him what to do. We never had a colt with such a domineering instinct. In the barn he can intimidate other horses just by looking at them. Other horses get out of his way." ~ Aidan O'Brien

[Vertigo]

That is amazing.

[Afrashad]

I found that one when I was looking for Aidan quotes. He, of course, was talking about GW.

[Vertigo]

Of course he was. Everyone bows to George

[Vertigo]

I am happy with my avatar.
Now to put the quote in my signature

[Afrashad]

Here's the article that the quote's from.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/racing-washington-imposes-a-new-supremacy-477321.html

[Vertigo]

The quote is too long D: I had to improvise

[Afrashad]

It's wonderful. :cool:

[Vertigo]

Man Af,

remember when you hated Coolmore and loved Darley?


Where are your Darley boys now :tongue:

[Afrashad]

I still have a folder of Godolphin and Darley goodness on my computer. Coolmore has no such folder.

[Silverbulletday]

It's officially Christmas season - The Family Man is on!!!

That movie's about the only thing that could keep me off the suicide watch after AN bombed this afternoon. :sad:

[Silverbulletday]

SBD, I recommend completely sucking up to all farms, and having an insane amount of confidence

Like,
"Darley, I have dreamed my whole life about working at your glorious farm. I have gone to college with the goal of working with your horses. There is no one else more committed, or qualified besides me."


LOL. That's one strategy I could employ. :laugh:

[CoronadosQuest]

And that is why I wanted Xpressbet to have Churchill Downs :( I was gonna bet Einstein to win, and he won >=(

[Afrashad]

That movie's about the only thing that could keep me off the suicide watch after AN bombed this afternoon. :sad:


I'll be Saeed watching later. At least I think he's going to be there.

[Silverbulletday]

Bolt was supercute!

[CoronadosQuest]

Bolt was supercute!


I want to see it, so bad!

[Silverbulletday]

Bolt was supercute!


I want to see it, so bad!


It's definitely a must-see. :smiley:

[Afrashad]

SBD, I recommend completely sucking up to all farms, and having an insane amount of confidence

Like,
"Darley, I have dreamed my whole life about working at your glorious farm. I have gone to college with the goal of working with your horses. There is no one else more committed, or qualified besides me."


LOL. That's one strategy I could employ. :laugh:


You could mention that you even have a fish named after John Ferguson. :laugh:

[Somnambulist]

Bolt was supercute!


I want to see it, so bad!


It's definitely a must-see. :smiley:


Yay! I thought it looked cute.

My friend and I have been sitting on this couch since 10:30. Ugh. Time to move.

[Silverbulletday]

Augh. Please let me get through this damn driving course with my sanity still intact.

[Silverbulletday]

I've already been out to see a movie, dear. I need to get this done before I forget about it and have to do it the day before it's all due. :tongue:

[Afrashad]

I'll be Saeed watching later. At least I think he's going to be there.


Yay for Saeed! :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

I'll be Saeed watching later. At least I think he's going to be there.


Yay for Saeed! :laugh:


Christina's interviewing him! :afro: He has the lucky tie on, as far as I can tell.

[Silverbulletday]

I've already been out to see a movie, dear. I need to get this done before I forget about it and have to do it the day before it's all due. :tongue:


Hmmm....the Friday afternoon movie only counts as a borderline weekend activity. A Friday night keg party followed by a Saturday night cosmic bowling extravaganza would make for a complete weekend.


Maybe for you it would! :laugh:

[Afrashad]

Christina's interviewing him! :afro:


I'm watching it online, so I can't see that part. Does Formal Decree have a good chance?

[Silverbulletday]

McCarron thinks he does. I couldn't understand a single word Saeed said. :cheesy: He's the second choice at 5-1 behind Whatsthescript at 4-5.

[Afrashad]

McCarron thinks he does. I couldn't understand a single word Saeed said. :cheesy: He's the second choice at 5-1 behind Whatsthescript at 4-5.


That's the best part of his interviews; trying to figure out what the hell he's saying. :laugh: I've gotten to be quite good at it.

[Afrashad]

Why do you have to go to either at all? What about a proven stallion that you already know sells well at the sales, but also has not earned a reputation as an unsound sire? Or a stallion that was at least sound on the racetrack? What's wrong with Hard Spun or Bernardini?

:shocked:

[Silverbulletday]

Outstanding ride by Tyler Baze on the winner. Formal Decree was second all the way around.

[Afrashad]

I suppose I'll take second place.

[Silverbulletday]

It's better than I did today. :tongue:

[Afrashad]

I made $80,000 with Formal Decree. :cool:

[Silverbulletday]

Something made me start thinking about Storming Home. Remember him? God, I loved that animal!

http://www.stoneybridge.co.nz/_images/stallions/storminghome/storminghome-conformation.jpg

[Afrashad]

He's in Japan, right?

[Silverbulletday]

That photo was from the New Zealand farm that he shuttles to. I can't figure out where he stands in the NH.

[Somnambulist]

ARGHHH! I'm so sick of drama!

:angry:

[Afrashad]

That photo was from the New Zealand farm that he shuttles to. I can't figure out where he stands in the NH.


It's Japan.
http://www.darley.co.jp/stallions/price/

[Vertigo]

I am boooored

[Afrashad]

Hmmm...The Weather Channel says it's sunny out, but I'm not seeing a sun. :tongue:

[CoronadosQuest]

Yay workout from Midshipman :kiss:

[Silverbulletday]

This morning was unbearable. I have a barn full of sick babies, which equals a barn full of dirty stalls and literally hundreds of pills to be crushed and shoved down their poor little throats. All this minus two of our crew equalled a whole lot of work for me and my ill boss. Ugh.

[CoronadosQuest]

Yay Globalization won! I love when my lil nonstakes horses win their races :laugh:

[Afrashad]

Yay workout from Midshipman :kiss:


He'll be shipping out soon.

[CoronadosQuest]

Yay workout from Midshipman :kiss:


He'll be shipping out soon.


Dont rain on my parade!

[Afrashad]

Dont rain on my parade!


You have about two more weeks before the downpour hits. :laugh:

[Afrashad]

Yep, it's definitely going to rain for the Florida - Florida State game.

[Afrashad]

Why is Curlin's traveling considered to be such a big deal?



I'm off to the game, and it's pouring outside. Yay. :tongue:

[CoronadosQuest]

Woot won $32 in the Desmoiselle and now $14 in the Remsen :laugh:

[Vertigo]

CQ and I officially have the same list of Derby horses :laugh:

[Silverbulletday]

Woohoo!!! GO GATORS!!!

AND ~ Old Fashioned gave me my first victory in the Fantasy Stable gig! :afro:

Cocktail party tonight at the Hilton, and I have to work tomorrow morning. :tongue:

[luvthesales]

Saw Australia yesterday and enjoyed it. Hugh Jackman was smokin' hot.