Camptown ladies sing this song, doo-dah! Doo-dah!

[DeadBishop]

So, because my oh so wonderful company *cough*sarcasm*cough* is a sponsor, we give out free tickets to Canterbury Downs.  I have a metric town of FREE tickets, along with a free hotdog and Pepsi.    What does everyone think of going to the races as a group?  Vote on a date that you think might work for a group outing...

[Kiss-me-Kate]

Sunday July 20th, or Saturday August 2nd works for me.

August 17th is the first Sunday of fest.

[DeadBishop]

Yes Kate, I realize the 17th is the first Sunday of fest, I was just posting the known dates of races.  Heck if I'm going to the races on Sunday...especially since it's Nyte and I's anniversary!

[Lady_Lily]

I'm open for about any day really. It doesn't matter...unless it is fest and depending on what time it starts if there's one on a sunday because of practice.

[Baron Doune]

It hurts my brain to think this far in advance.

It does.

Very good friend getting married on the 4th.  Professional pyro guy.  Going to be comatose that weekend.

Fest starts on a Sunday this year?  Really?  (see above...ditto)

It was 92 degrees this time last year btw...

Either of the other two would work.

And keep in mind folks it really isn't very pricey. 

$2 to win (like long shot Diaper Dan), $2 to show (like Limp Duck) and $2 to place (like Fat Bottom Girl - think Queen).

Or screw the win, just go for show and place.

ps.  This post has been Baroness approved.

Please to see latest news....oh crap!

[Marietta Graziella]

I've never been to the races so this might be big fun.  Please, tell me more...

[Baron Doune]

It really is a good time MG.

I've only been to a few races but trying to handicap after a few beers is a blast.  Especially with a group.

And the sounds!  Nothing quite like the rush as the field gallops by the grandstand, it really is a good time.

The last couple of times I went I really don't think I betted any more than 30 bucks.  And the real fun is if someone wins a high paying long shot.  A $2 bet can easily turn into $50 bucks.

I'll try to dig up some links on handicapping.

[DeadBishop]

With a metric ton of free tickets, does that mean you also havea metric ton of free money so I can place a bet ?

Sure...do you like the pink bills or the power blue ones? 

[Goody]

Ok yeah I se now that a bunch of posts have been lost...

I was saying that I plan to camp on Aug second in Shakopee so that's a good time for me. If the group goes on another date and you still have tickets left over I'd be a gracious recipient!

[Capt. Bacardi]

Just a few things......

July 3rd and 4th might find other things to do.

July 20th I do not see that we have anything planned.

Aug 2nd tall ship in Deluth.

Aug 17th is faire, hard to pull ones self away from that.

At the track those days.....

3rd fireworks and live music.

4th free hot dogs and Wiener dog championship race.

20th camel and ostrich races and free mugs to the first 5000.

17th free admission.


On a side note every Thurs is buck night. 1 admission, 1 hot dogs, 1 pepsi, 1 racing forums, and 2.50 Miller lites...

[Capt. Bacardi]

Just wanted to check if we are still thinking of going??

[DeadBishop]

Well, since I had to work Memorial Day, I'm supposed to get the 4th off.  I'd be up for it that day.  Anyone else?

[Capt. Bacardi]

We where kinda thinking of the 20th. Most likely will be working on the fourth.....

[Baron Doune]

Ya know....

It might be easier if we just all went to the sports book at Caesars in Vegas in January.

Come on hard six....papa need a new pair of shoes!

[DeadBishop]

I just tossed the 4th out there because it's a holiday.  The 20th would probably work too!