STORM2K

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:10 am**

I have the TV on and set to ESPN. I am looking at the Kentucky Derby live as I am sitting by my computer.

Are YOU watching it?

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:26 am**

Race isn't actually on until 4:30 or 5 pm ET?

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:29 am**

Oh... thanks for the information! In the guide, it said it started at 12PM EST. Am I correct? Where did you get your information?

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:31 am**

I just know from past years that the derby wasn't 'til 4:30 or 5 pm.

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:33 am**

*UPDATE*

Just made a check at Google and race time isn't until 6 pm ET.

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:34 am**

Thanks, Eric!

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:35 am**

CapeVerdeWave wrote:Thanks, Eric!

You're quite welcome, CVW!

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:37 am**

Gracias! Did you have a nice Cinco de Mayo?

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:40 am**

Yes, I'm sure it was really nice for those who celebrated here in Raleigh and Wake County.

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Also, looks like a beautiful day for the race and a high of 64F there in Louisville.

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 11:43 am**

Yep, it does.

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 12:50 pm**

LOL! The "time" doesn't matter to a Kentuckian (or former Kentuckian). Doesn't matter when the race starts...the party started a week ago. There are parades, hot air balloon races, balls, festivities, and on and on!

And on race day, the parties usually start around 11 or so. Lots of TV's on everywhere, lots of races going all day, mint juleps (blech!), country ham and biscuits (YUM!), watching the local networks (all-day coverage) to see the celebrities arriving, as well as owners, jockeys, and managers, and endless betting!

Best darn two minutes in sports...and then some!! LOL!

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 1:41 pm**

Yeah... that's true, GalvestonDuck!

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 3:23 pm**

Even though I don't have a drop of Kentuckian blood running through my veins, I always get a bit wistful and misty listening to the crowd sing "My Old Kentucky Home" just before the race begins. I also love the traditional gorgeous hats ! Of course, it's the sleek beauty and rippling power of the horses which most commands that marvelous mix of astonishment and awe. HURRAY for Kentucky Derby Day!

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 3:35 pm**

Waiting with my mint julep

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 5:26 pm**

CONGRATULATIONS BARBARO!!

Eric

PS: Anyone see Bob Costas and his $1,000 mint julip earlier?? 8-)

Ice from the Arctic, mint from Morocco, sugar from the South Pacific! :wink:

Posted: **Sun May 07, 2006 8:08 am**

I do not watch it. IMO, it is animal abuse.

Posted: **Sun May 07, 2006 9:31 am**

GalvestonDuck wrote:LOL! The "time" doesn't matter to a Kentuckian (or former Kentuckian). Doesn't matter when the race starts...the party started a week ago. There are parades, hot air balloon races, balls, festivities, and on and on!

And on race day, the parties usually start around 11 or so. Lots of TV's on everywhere, lots of races going all day, mint juleps (blech!), country ham and biscuits (YUM!), watching the local networks (all-day coverage) to see the celebrities arriving, as well as owners, jockeys, and managers, and endless betting!

Best darn two minutes in sports...and then some!! LOL!

I'd love to go there sometime to watch it.

CONGRATULATIONS BARBARO!

Posted: **Mon May 08, 2006 2:22 pm**

we didnt get to go this year, but have been several times in the past.

STORM2K

Are you watching the Kentucky Derby now?

Are you watching the Kentucky Derby now?