Its a long weekend and the unofficial start of summer. So what better thing to do then hang out with some curlers.
Tomorrow is a picnic at a curler's new house. There will be some beirut, food and adult beverages. Will be nice to see the folks that disappear in the summer.
Sunday we are off to Belmont Park to watch the horsies. Will drink some beer, make a few bets and hopefully win a few dollars. No big race that day so it is actually not too crowded and you can get close to the paddock and the rail.
Monday will be a hang out kind of day with a little yard work and not much else.
Later,
JH
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Some people's worst nightmare
That will be the response I expect now that the LBI curling club has become a recognized club in the GNCC. Why, because I am now the GNCC rep for the LBI CC which means I get a voice and a vote. Regular readers know that I can get a little incensed about curling and especially curling politics.
Anyway, that was our big news from the GNCC annual meeting. They also passed a one dollar increase on the dues. Otherwise it was a pretty calm meeting.
We will still maintain our strict new member policy. If you want to join you better learn the secret hand signal and attendance is mandatory at the annual meeting.
By the way, did you notice I got the winner of the Preakness right?
Later,
JH
Anyway, that was our big news from the GNCC annual meeting. They also passed a one dollar increase on the dues. Otherwise it was a pretty calm meeting.
We will still maintain our strict new member policy. If you want to join you better learn the secret hand signal and attendance is mandatory at the annual meeting.
By the way, did you notice I got the winner of the Preakness right?
Later,
JH
Friday, May 16, 2008
A little curling...kinda
One of the local free weekly newspapers has a contest every year for the best of Fairfield County. Well, Nutmeg Curling Club just happened to win the best kept secret category.
Not sure if that is good or bad. Good I guess that we get some press but bad in that people don't know we exist and there was a lot of ballot box stuffing by the members to get us the win.
Anyway, it is some publicity.
Later,
JH
Not sure if that is good or bad. Good I guess that we get some press but bad in that people don't know we exist and there was a lot of ballot box stuffing by the members to get us the win.
Anyway, it is some publicity.
Later,
JH
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Not much happening
Last weekend was quiet, just some yard work and watching golf.
If you want to bet the Preakness this weekend put Big Brown on top. Don't see a way he can lose. Only way to make any money (the only reason to bet) is to play some trifectas.
Off to the GNCC meeting this weekend. Should be some news out of that for next week.
Later,
JH
If you want to bet the Preakness this weekend put Big Brown on top. Don't see a way he can lose. Only way to make any money (the only reason to bet) is to play some trifectas.
Off to the GNCC meeting this weekend. Should be some news out of that for next week.
Later,
JH
Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
At the Yankees with Pete and Bob
First time I think I had met Bob Fenson. What a nice guy. He was a bit overwhelmed with the whole NY experience including the subway and the cab ride from the airport. Guess they drive a little different here then in Bemidji. They had a great time at the game. Unfortunately we didn't get any foul balls our way.
The main reason they were in town was for Bobs' birthday. So Mrs. JHcurl got his name up in lights on the main scoreboard in Yankee stadium. Got a picture of it and will be sending it to them.
Of course the best part about that is Mrs. also ended up getting her picture on the scoreboard. If you have been to a game you know that in between innings a lot of time the cameras will focus in on people and they show up on the scoreboard. Well that is when they also do the birthday announcements on the board. So there is Mrs. standing there with the camera and focused on the scoreboard. We are all watching the board as well. All of a sudden there she is, bigger then life, on the scoreboard with a camera in her hand. She was so shocked that she didn't even get a picture of it. I fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard. At least she recovered in time to get a picture of Bob's name.
Later,
JH
The main reason they were in town was for Bobs' birthday. So Mrs. JHcurl got his name up in lights on the main scoreboard in Yankee stadium. Got a picture of it and will be sending it to them.
Of course the best part about that is Mrs. also ended up getting her picture on the scoreboard. If you have been to a game you know that in between innings a lot of time the cameras will focus in on people and they show up on the scoreboard. Well that is when they also do the birthday announcements on the board. So there is Mrs. standing there with the camera and focused on the scoreboard. We are all watching the board as well. All of a sudden there she is, bigger then life, on the scoreboard with a camera in her hand. She was so shocked that she didn't even get a picture of it. I fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard. At least she recovered in time to get a picture of Bob's name.
Later,
JH
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Baseball, curling and pizza
The title represents what I am sure will be the topics of conversation tonight at the Yankees game. Pete Fenson is in town with his dad, Bob. For not so loyal readers of this blog, Pete is a curler who just happened to win the bronze medal at the last Olympics. He is also someone who really is into pizza. He was in New York last fall for the Korbel challenge and said he had pizza about 15 of the days in Italy.
So, will meet him at his hotel in a little while and then take the subway to the game. I think that will be a new experience for them.
Later,
JH
So, will meet him at his hotel in a little while and then take the subway to the game. I think that will be a new experience for them.
Later,
JH
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Special guest post from Mrs. JHcurl
(she posted this as a comment but thought I would post it-JH)
Mrs. JH here..
This is my first time posting on my husbands blog. I do enjoy reading his blogs and figured it was time to chirp in.
As you can see we are not wealthy by his horse betting nor do we make anything from his wisdom on curling. But the man has passion and shows it through his many posts on curling, fishing, The Philly’s, horse racing etc. We met curling and spent our honeymoon in Saratoga at the race track– do you see a trend here? Thankfully he did not ask me to go deep sea fishing for our honeymoon – might have drawn the line there.
The references JH has made about me are all true –sorry to say. I guess I feel honored he refers to me in between discussing painting concrete curling floors, what horse to bet on in the Derby and how good the Philly’s are. The life of being Mrs. JH is so glamorous. Spring is here and as he mentioned we entertain at Yankee games so my last words will be LETS GO YANKEES!!!!
Oh dear I may be referred to as the X-Mrs. JH in the next blog..
Mrs. JH here..
This is my first time posting on my husbands blog. I do enjoy reading his blogs and figured it was time to chirp in.
As you can see we are not wealthy by his horse betting nor do we make anything from his wisdom on curling. But the man has passion and shows it through his many posts on curling, fishing, The Philly’s, horse racing etc. We met curling and spent our honeymoon in Saratoga at the race track– do you see a trend here? Thankfully he did not ask me to go deep sea fishing for our honeymoon – might have drawn the line there.
The references JH has made about me are all true –sorry to say. I guess I feel honored he refers to me in between discussing painting concrete curling floors, what horse to bet on in the Derby and how good the Philly’s are. The life of being Mrs. JH is so glamorous. Spring is here and as he mentioned we entertain at Yankee games so my last words will be LETS GO YANKEES!!!!
Oh dear I may be referred to as the X-Mrs. JH in the next blog..
Horses, baseball and buses
Eight Belles was a sad accident. Here is a great article with a vet about how this was extremely rare. Sometimes bad things happen.
Like today at lunch as I walk out of the building. Ambulance, fire truck and a bus. Seems somebody got hit by the bus. Don't know how it happened but this is starting to be tourist season here in Manhattan. If you come to NYC on vacation, be careful crossing the street. Just because other people are walking does NOT mean it is safe to cross. Too many times I see some tourist not paying attention and just step off the curb when others start to cross. A lot of times those people are crossing against the light. Don't try this on vacation, we have years of practice.
Off to the Yankees again tomorrow with Pete Fenson and his dad. If you're reading this JL, check your email. Gonna meet Pete at his hotel and give him the whole Yankees experience by taking the subway to the game. Hopefully will have some pictures to post later this week.
Later,
JH
Like today at lunch as I walk out of the building. Ambulance, fire truck and a bus. Seems somebody got hit by the bus. Don't know how it happened but this is starting to be tourist season here in Manhattan. If you come to NYC on vacation, be careful crossing the street. Just because other people are walking does NOT mean it is safe to cross. Too many times I see some tourist not paying attention and just step off the curb when others start to cross. A lot of times those people are crossing against the light. Don't try this on vacation, we have years of practice.
Off to the Yankees again tomorrow with Pete Fenson and his dad. If you're reading this JL, check your email. Gonna meet Pete at his hotel and give him the whole Yankees experience by taking the subway to the game. Hopefully will have some pictures to post later this week.
Later,
JH
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Sad end to a great Derby
In the articles I have read, the onsite vet said he had never seen an injury of that type on Eight Belles. Just sad, she ran a great race. To happen after the wire like that is just strange.
Big Brown is the real deal. He will win the Preakness easily unless he didn't come out of the Derby well. I expect a small field for the Preakness. Only way to make any money on that race will be to bet trifectas.
Look for a lot of articles in the coming days on getting racetracks to switch away from dirt to synthetic.
And I hope that somebody read this and bet the house on Big Brown. One of these years I will take my own advice and bet big on the horse I dont like.
Off to a Yankee game today.
Later,
JH
Big Brown is the real deal. He will win the Preakness easily unless he didn't come out of the Derby well. I expect a small field for the Preakness. Only way to make any money on that race will be to bet trifectas.
Look for a lot of articles in the coming days on getting racetracks to switch away from dirt to synthetic.
And I hope that somebody read this and bet the house on Big Brown. One of these years I will take my own advice and bet big on the horse I dont like.
Off to a Yankee game today.
Later,
JH
Friday, May 2, 2008
Derby final update
The final decision is..........Colonel John wins the Derby. Bullet work at Churchhill, trainer is a Baffert disciple, Nakatani will ride his horse through a wall to win, bred for distance.
Big Brown might hit the board or more likely will finish about 7th. I am throwing him out.
Others that I like and will box with the Colonel. Z fortune - 2nd in the Ark. Derby with a 102. Monba - better of the two Pletcher horses, this may be his year in a wide open field. Gayego - Ark. Derby winner with a 103, seasoned jock Mike Smith aboard.
Ones to consider for the exactas and trifectas - Eight Belles, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Recapturetheglory.
As stated previously, probably wont bet a tri, there are 15 horses that could finish third.
Good luck to all.
Later,
JH
Big Brown might hit the board or more likely will finish about 7th. I am throwing him out.
Others that I like and will box with the Colonel. Z fortune - 2nd in the Ark. Derby with a 102. Monba - better of the two Pletcher horses, this may be his year in a wide open field. Gayego - Ark. Derby winner with a 103, seasoned jock Mike Smith aboard.
Ones to consider for the exactas and trifectas - Eight Belles, Pyro, Denis of Cork, Recapturetheglory.
As stated previously, probably wont bet a tri, there are 15 horses that could finish third.
Good luck to all.
Later,
JH
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Derby update for Thursday
Looks like 3-6-9 is a bet.
Big Brown pulls the 20 post....hmmmm...gonna use up a lot of gas in the tank to avoid the crowd into the first turn.
Got the past performances which will get read on the train tonight.
Most likely betting scenario at this point.
Big Brown on top in a exacta with 5 horses underneath. Even if the top two finish that way should still pay around $40.
4 horse exacta box throwing out Big Brown with a Pletcher horse. He has to win sometime. Will also have "Baffert lite" in there as well.
Maybe a win bet on the filly. Probably no tri bet this year, too many horses that could finish third.
Certainly shaping up a race of "never happened" or "hasn't happened since".
Later,
JH
Big Brown pulls the 20 post....hmmmm...gonna use up a lot of gas in the tank to avoid the crowd into the first turn.
Got the past performances which will get read on the train tonight.
Most likely betting scenario at this point.
Big Brown on top in a exacta with 5 horses underneath. Even if the top two finish that way should still pay around $40.
4 horse exacta box throwing out Big Brown with a Pletcher horse. He has to win sometime. Will also have "Baffert lite" in there as well.
Maybe a win bet on the filly. Probably no tri bet this year, too many horses that could finish third.
Certainly shaping up a race of "never happened" or "hasn't happened since".
Later,
JH
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