Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
Hiya Hep! I never heard of this holiday. Can you explain it to us yankees (and a phillie or two)?
Moony, the race is the Melbourne Cup.
It is run on the first Tuesday in November each year. It was first run in 1861 and so has developed quite a bit of folklore. In fact, it is called the Race that Stops the nation as people across the country, stop what they are doing to watch or listen to the race. It is one of the most famous handicap races anywhere. Horses from England, Ireland, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United States have all tried to win - few have succeeded.
What makes it so tough is that 24 horses start and the race is two miles long. The horse with the best breeding doesn't always win. In fact, some of the best stories come when some nag from the bush takes the Cup. It is one of those bizarre days that has sprung up over time to be an entrenched part of Australian life.
cuz, it's a good thing I don't give a horse's rear about baseball, or we'd be in trouble. Oh, and hep, I also have Tuesday off, but not for a horse (or a Phillie)
Happy Day Off, Somms!
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
I would not mind a day off tomorrow. I am so sleepy today!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
That's fascinating, Hep. So is it a holiday where businesses and schools are closed? Are there Melbourne Cup sales in all the stores? I imagine you guys don't turn all your holidays into merchandizing extravaganzas like we do.
Oh, I know cuz. I believe you showed your true colors last week. I believe I reacted with distain.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
Good thing you didn't join the BWW wager group. We would have taken you to the cleaners, just on general principle,
Many schools and businesses do close for the day, Moony. No horsey merchandise.
Go Yanks. I watched yesterday's game. It still amazes me that a pitcher can give up a lead and still be credited with the win.
Please note, I have nothing against the Phillies. But, I do have many friends in New York who would have something to say if i didn't support their team.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
Like me.
And D2.
And Addy.
And Girly.
And Tink.
Not so much Shamey.
Exactly.
That's ok, Hep, I still like you.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
On Halloween I watched the game with a verydrunk friend who dressed upas Cupid. I don't care much for baseball, but this kid was standing up in all his very buff glory, wearing only a pair of red women's underwear with pink hearts and screaming full volume at the television. One of my more ford memories of this smemester, to be sure.
Ah, a moment to capture and savor, DGG!
Thank you for understanding, Shamey.
Mooony
Are u saying there is something
Wrong with wife-shamey
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
Hep, we did capture it. Sooo many pictures are floating around on FaceBook right now, and I can't help but laugh every time I see them.
Harris, your wife-Shamey is one of those Phillies people, so therefore, there is something wrong with her.
Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch.
Puppies are babies in fur coats.
Tinfoil...The Terrorizing Terminator
well that and she keeps coming back to this place and us.....
i will agreemy wife doesnt have the best taste in sports teams
Mornin'
Shamey, Harris has now given you grounds for divorce.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
Ground beef, as it were.
Q! You're up!
Well, awake at least.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
She'll be invoking the Hamburger Clause.
LOL! Nice Q and Moony!
Hey, if I faux married him knowing he was a Gator fan, I think I can live with him rooting for the Yanks.
Girly, is Boobs going to work today?
so Boobs made it back safe and sound? yay! Any word on stowaways?
Morning!
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