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Are you watching the Kentucky Derby now?

#1 Postby MiamiensisWx » 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?
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#2 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sat May 06, 2006 11:26 am

Race isn't actually on until 4:30 or 5 pm ET? :)
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#3 Postby MiamiensisWx » 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?
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#4 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sat May 06, 2006 11:31 am

I just know from past years that the derby wasn't 'til 4:30 or 5 pm. :)
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#5 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sat May 06, 2006 11:33 am

*UPDATE*

Just made a check at Google and race time isn't until 6 pm ET. :)
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#6 Postby MiamiensisWx » Sat May 06, 2006 11:34 am

Thanks, Eric!
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#7 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sat May 06, 2006 11:35 am

CapeVerdeWave wrote:Thanks, Eric!


You're quite welcome, CVW! :)
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#8 Postby MiamiensisWx » Sat May 06, 2006 11:37 am

Gracias! Did you have a nice Cinco de Mayo?
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#9 Postby Skywatch_NC » 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. :)
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#10 Postby MiamiensisWx » Sat May 06, 2006 11:43 am

Yep, it does.
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#11 Postby GalvestonDuck » 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!
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#12 Postby MiamiensisWx » Sat May 06, 2006 1:41 pm

Yeah... that's true, GalvestonDuck!
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#13 Postby Dee Bee » 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!
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#14 Postby angelwing » Sat May 06, 2006 3:35 pm

Waiting with my mint julep :D
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#15 Postby Skywatch_NC » Sat May 06, 2006 5:26 pm

CONGRATULATIONS BARBARO!! :D

Eric 8-)

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:
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#16 Postby Lindaloo » Sun May 07, 2006 8:08 am

I do not watch it. IMO, it is animal abuse.
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#17 Postby Stephanie » 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! :D
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#18 Postby alicia-w » Mon May 08, 2006 2:22 pm

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