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Race Course to Race CourseAugust 21 2017 at 9:11 AM
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 10:56 AM

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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 12:51 PM

Thank you so much, Hooper, for making this a reality... happy.gif

first stop:
San Bernardino - where I am now...
departing 10:20am. for Phoenix.

Then it will be Phoenix to St. Louis to Columbus
to Buffalo to Albany to... Saratoga Springs! (11:35am., Thursday).

Stops along the way include a layover tomorrow morning
in Amarillo, TX. @ 10:15am for an hour and 25 minutes.

Wifi on the bus gives me access to the internet...
I will post trip notes along the way. Looking forward to meeting many friends.
(singing):
'I'm On The Road to Saratoga! It's time to go. Ah! To Saratoga!'


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Dell August 21 2017, 1:41 PM

unreal.......that is one long trip......enjoy the USA..see you on the BLANKET!!

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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 3:01 PM

Awesome! Have a great trip Dell.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 3:11 PM

Travel safe, pal. I get in later Thursday night after producing the Travers card analysis at home over much of that whole day. A couple of cold ones coming your way once I arrive. 3 days on track for me (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and we couldn't have a better projected forecast (Sunny and 75) for all 3 days. See you soon!

LL



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 3:42 PM






Have a good trip.(hope you loaded up on snacks and drinks)...Amarillo stop over ? home to the Spankster?(Spanky, send a pizza to the bus station happy.gif )


a little looking out the window music



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 3:57 PM

hey Dell...an hour & 25 minutes in Amarillo...might seem like a lifetime but all you need is an hour for the 72oz steak challenge! wink.gif


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 5:02 PM

Wish I could make it to Saratoga ....would be great to meet the one and only Dell Yount in person.....
Have an amazing trip......



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 6:27 PM







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Where's Waldo August 21 2017, 6:50 PM



Dell we have to have some fun with this(the trip)....some updates(maybe some photos)....(something to do on the layovers)....guess along the way there will be stories to tell...



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 7:04 PM

A quick stop for meal break before heading to Phoenix, AZ.
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 11:08 PM

Dell...when you get to Amarillo tomorrow morning and don't want to hang out in the station for more then an hour, here is an option. Subway store just a block away....

Tele # [phone] (112 W 6th) opens at 7:00 AM


greyhound station at 7th walk on tyler a block to 6th, make a right 40 feet on left(looks like less then a five minute walk)



hope the ride is going well....


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a lot of crazy people August 21 2017, 11:20 PM

i just found myself talking to myself
about the surprising number of crazy people
talking to themselves at this bus station right now.

flat tire left us 3 hours late
and missing our connection...
stuck in phoenix until 9pm.

schedule entirely upended.
taking southern route...
now phoenix to el paso to dallas.
jackson, mississippi to burmingham, alabama
then atlanta to charlotte to richmond to nyc
and a stretch run from albany to saratoga springs! (10:35pm thursday)

this too could change along the way...

ATTN: SPANKY - please cancel the marching band.
i will see you for certain on the return trip. happy.gif



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Re: a lot of crazy people August 21 2017, 11:35 PM



Greyhound is a bigger crap shoot then Vegas.....if not one thing then another. Keep your head up...fingers crossed that the trouble is out of the way, and you get smooth sailing from here. (Greyhound can and does drive people bonkers...they should use it as a slogan)......



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 21 2017, 11:40 PM

Dell, I know you're not afraid to fly. Why then choose the bus? I'm experienced with greyhound as two tours ended with vans broken down in Nebraska and Illinois. Those rides were nightmares and both took far longer than expected. Believe I sat next to a TV poker pro on one trip whose name escapes me, but he's known as "quack quack." Absolutely insane talking to himself and unbathed. Took bugers freshly picked and wiped em on his shirt. Was shocked when years later he was on some TV final table.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 12:03 AM

double post. oops. as always, safe travels and a great journey.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 8:09 AM

Dallas to NYC tix available for less than $150 on many travel search engines this morning.
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 8:36 AM

wow
maybe I can show up also
a nice race card


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 10:27 AM

OUCH, Dell. Have to agree with Hooper. I'd bail for a flight ASAP. You want to be in physical shape to enjoy yourself when you hit the Spa. This itinerary has exhaustion written all over it! FWIW, Dallas to Albany $364.00. Atlanta to Albany on Thursday $325.00. JMHO.

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Total confusion here...lol...please gimme a shout when you arrive in the custody of NYC...Look well in the pic from the bus station. Looking at this map it appears you'll be driving right through Amarillo!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 11:11 AM




Dallas to Boston(wed morning)Sprint Airlines 7:05 am...arrives in Boston 11:58 am $70!......bus down to Albany ?


www.priceline.com/m/fly/search/DFW-BOS-20170823/details/R_DFW201708230705BOS201708231158UNK254_1_USD69.2?refid=PLGOOGLEFCR&refclickid=CSR_OW_AIRSEARCH&UTM_Medium=SHOP_PPC&UTM_Source=PLGOOGLEFCR&UTM_Campaign=FLTCONTRACT&UTM_Content=META&UTM_Term=CSR_OW_AIRSEARCH&cabin-class=ECO&num-adults=1&num-youths=0&num-children=0&num-infants=0&num-of-stops=0&slingshot=221






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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 11:17 AM



Boston to Albany....169 miles....two hour car ride... can anyone pick him up at airport in Boston. (2hr 45 min drive one way) ?


Dell, guessing your going to arrive in Dallas somewhere around 5:00 pm tonight....make reservation for flight and get a room for the night...$70 flight...$75 room.....in Saratoga ahead of schedule (bus or ride)


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 12:25 PM

This is such a great story. Have a time, Dell!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 12:26 PM

I may be able to pick you up at Logan Dell, depending on when the flight arrives, and drive you to Saratoga. I have a lot of appts scheduled at work for Thurs and Friday. However, where there is a will.....

Be happy to help if I can.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 2:10 PM

Hmmm....Dell on a bus...Where have I heard this before?





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Oh, you handicappers! August 22 2017, 3:41 PM

Handicappers are just natural problem solvers... wink.gif

Thank you guys for trying to 'figure' the bus vs. air conundrum.
Fact is, I selected bus travel for a few reasons:
1) looking to make the best/most use of my budget -
leaving enough to maybe play a few races at Saratoga -
AND still make it home to Spanky in Amarillo.
2) ...and this is a big reason:
The bus affords me time to figure out how to become the kind of man
with whom my wife would want to continue sharing married life together.
3) ADVENTURE - it is amazing seeing new places and folks,
even if bus travel can be more nightmare than adventure.

Rode Phoenix to Tuscon over night... air conditioner broke 10 minutes into the trip.
hot and stuffy - think submarine/or subway in summer... then back on the same bus w/o AC...
going to El Paso. 5 hours until we arrived in el paso to change bus... slept to pass the time.

It was SUNRISE IN EL PASO this morning - transferred to a much nicer bus to San Antonio...
then it's off to the Home of the Cowboys! (gotta get a photo wearing my Redskins t-shirt in Dallas.)




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Words Out.... August 22 2017, 4:24 PM



Dell arrives by bus on Thursday...(or there about) happy.gif





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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 5:09 PM

Any more f’n delays you better get your butt on a plane in Atlanta. $100 flight to JFK on Thursday,then you can bus or train 140 miles north to Saratoga. At the current pace I’ll be leaving on Monday and you’ll be arriving on a dark Tuesday.
You using Spanky’s travel agent?

In humor,
Hooper



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Texas is... August 22 2017, 6:15 PM

BIGLY HUGE!!!

This is really a beautiful state...
but if ever there was too much of a good thing,
Texas might just be it. Still 2 hours away from San Antonio.
The journey continues... wink.gif time to take a look at entries for Saratoga!


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 7:18 PM

Hooper is humorous but also correct. Frankly, I know this bunch quite well and a Thursday late night arrival 35 miles from the Spa will be a logistical dilemma. Our condo this year is walking distance from the prime downtown Saratoga spots. There will NOT be any car keys in evidence at that hour. Just sayin...........

LL


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 7:32 PM

The idea is to simply get to Saratoga? Or will you bet stopping at various race tracks on the way? What's the plan for The Lou? Bus change? Time for a snack or a meal? A look at Fairmount which runs only on Tues afternoon and Saturday evening? I can just imagine your trip notes for StL - "I spent a week there one day". Let me know your intentions if a meeting is possible and desired.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 7:36 PM

Please e-mail the address to me and I'll find you guys...
we're about to pull into San Antonio now - Hoooooo-raaaay!
I think I may have just past the first quarter pole. wink.gif



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 7:48 PM

hi bobtail... st. louis got scratched when they re-routed me to the south.
might be possible to meet you (which i've always wanted to do, btw) on the return to amarillo.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 7:55 PM

Can probably find us on Caroline St,between Broadway and Henry,from Thurs to Sun. Looking for new livers.
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Welcome to San Antonio! August 22 2017, 9:06 PM

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Dressed for Dallas August 22 2017, 9:10 PM

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1 hour before we depart for Dallas!




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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 11:19 PM

Hey Dell, Jackie and I have an extra clubhouse admission ticket that we'd like you to have for Travers Day, if you can use it. If you would accept it, we will find a way to get it to you on Friday or before you enter the track on Saturday. I can be there as early as needed. We can figure it out, no problem.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 11:46 PM

Thank you, Quick... see you both in Saratoga Springs! happy.gif

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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 22 2017, 11:55 PM

btw, i'm still in san antonio... it might be because of the shirt. there's a story.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 8:11 AM

sunrise...
after a night in the station...
on the bus at last...
austin, dallas, and out of texas!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 10:00 AM



Dell...should "everything" go right from here (that means making the connections in Dallas,Atlanta and NY) your "best" arrival time is 3:25PM on Friday.....cutting it close.....


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Depart in Dallas! 1 way flights to JFK at $137.30! August 23 2017, 10:24 AM

2 flights later today at this price on American gets you into NYC tonight. Both flights connect through Charlotte. Train or bus to Albany from there and you arrive on Thursday. Nothing else makes sense, Dell! JMHO!


3:30pm - 11:59pm

American Airlines



5:41pm - 11:59pm

American Airlines


5h 18m

DFW - JFK


1 stop

54m in CLT


$137.30
one way

Free Cancel w/in 24 hrs





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All and Dell..... August 23 2017, 10:36 AM

Can Dell refund the bus ticket? Are we willing to throw in a couple of bucks to get him here by plane if the plane is more?
Dell....I know the bus is an adventure.....have it on the way back....everyone wants you to be in Saratoga for Travers Day weekend....


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Depart in Dallas! 1 way flights to JFK at $137.30! August 23 2017, 10:40 AM

I would expect a partial refund would be available and quite possibly close to the price of the flight. RT bus ticket was likely $400.00 or so and Dell, you aren't even half way yet. A nice relaxing remainder of trip to NYC at $137.30 is the way to go.

In my best impersonation of Vito Corleone let me say this:

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"!

I will dangle this carrot for you, Dell. Arrive in Saratoga anytime on Thursday and on Friday I will lay out $200.00 in plays, the results of which we will split. We roll a donut you had no skin in the game. We turn it into $700.00, we split the $500.00 profit after the original outlay comes back to me.

LL


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Re: Depart in Dallas! 1 way flights to JFK at $137.30! August 23 2017, 11:11 AM




You will be arriving in Dallas shortly...time to make a decision. Can uber pool from JFK for $35 to Manhattan...$17 greyhound to Saratoga Springs....



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:27 AM

i need to pay better attention (personal goal), as i missed the bus to dallas yesterday.
although... there may have been a brand of fucknuttery perpetrated by that bus driver!
the lady at the counter told me to stand in line "D" for dallas - which i did - however...
when i asked the man (driver?) at the door leading to the buses if i was in the right place,
he said 'No, you go wait in line "B"' - which i proceeded to do... as he commented 'nice shirt.'
10 minutes later i was still in line and he (and his bus to dallas) was gone. i completely broke down.

it was only by the kindness of the lady at the counter that i was able to recover and compose myself.
she created a new trip route for me which began this morning - i cry/laughingly asked if she thought
the redskins shirt may have played a role in this fiasco - and with a laughingly serious tone she said,
'the shirt probably didn't help. he IS a big cowboys fan... we're all cowboys fans here... so, maybe yes.'

the new route has me traveling dallas to texarkana & little rock...
memphis & nashville to louisville - cincinnati & columbus to pittsburgh & philadelphia...
new york to albany - arriving saratoga springs @ 11:35am on friday the 25th. so, that's the plan.
i am not letting any of these buses out of my sight... because --- I'm On The Road to Saratoga!!!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:29 AM

If there isn't a movie deal in the works yet based on this trip there should be.




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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:31 AM

Interesting story but you need to still bail out in Dallas from what I can see. Make sure you read the latest posts, pal. If you are still enroute to Dallas you can still make it happen by Thursday which is the day Hooper expected you to arrive. Just sayin.........

LL



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:35 AM

just read your amazing posts...
thank you all so very much...
but i feel like i have to complete
this quest... this way. a difficult journey
with much learning along the way - it's important
that i not take the easier way this time... and from now on.

i'll be there on friday come hell or high water. ~ dell



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HEY SPIDER August 23 2017, 11:36 AM


You live in Ohio right?....a road trip to Saratoga with Dell sound good? Need to know ASAP(you did mention the thought)



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:39 AM

also, greyhound has a strict NO REFUND policy... so there's that.
YOU FOLKS ARE THE BEST... and i'm proud (choked up) to call you my friends.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 11:51 AM

We all want to see you cross the finish line and are pulling for you.......GO DELL !!!


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 12:05 PM

Okay, I've transitioned from Vito Corleone to Mark Cuban on Shark Tank as I must sadly say "since there appears to be no opportunity for me to advance your interests, I'm out"!

Looks like the condo will be only 10 rather than 11 at least for Thursday night. Travel safe Dell, and hopefully we'll see you sometime Friday.

LL

P.S. FWIW, my $200.00 turned into more than $1,300.00 on Alabama Day not that past results guarantee the future but you may be giving up much more than the cost of the flight.




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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 12:09 PM

interesting thought, eye...
dell and I have met a few times and get along well
the logistics of me flying to Albany, renting a vehicle, then staying in Albany Sat night and flying back Sun-thru tues are pretty difficult and pricey
though this would be an interesting journey + I know the logistics of the town and racetrack
no guarantee of the badactor showing in Cincy on time or at all + not concerned about missing nybred Friday.....
sounds like the guy could use assistance and moral support though


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 12:42 PM

I can't make it work
I am committed to a high-end fantasy football league round of golf to determine draft order, immediately followed by the draft
on Friday--forgot about it
sounds minor but not in my world
actually a better solution would be for me to pick him up in Cincy and go to the airport to fly both of us to Albany
would like to do that but can't

sorry













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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 12:54 PM

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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 1:31 PM

in line for the bus to memphis...
dallas has the energy of a big city...
can't wait to get the hell outta here!

I'm on my way... believe it.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 1:42 PM

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Spider you were the last hope happy.gif ......now it's in greyhounds hands...where their motto isn't "when it absolutely positively has to be there overnight" but, "it gets there when it gets there"......

Dell will be checking in from time to time.....fingers crossed....



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 1:49 PM

I'm rooting for you Dell . Your journey very much reminds me of the 1971 movie Vanishing Point. Can't remember if Barry Newman made it in the end either !

Bummer that the Dallas driver deliberately steered you off track. Morale of the story however is don't go out of your way to piss people off 😉




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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 1:50 PM

Because Horse Players Want To Know...
DID YOU KNOW... in the state of Texas, all horse racing websites are BLOCKED!
Cannot get tvg or xpressbet... Saratoga site comes up, results page has the prices blocked.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 1:51 PM

The Friday night tradition at the condo is an excellent "steak bake". Given the latest ETA, Dell better hope there are no more flat tires enroute to Saratoga Springs. We don't typically have any leftovers that night!

LL



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Dell , feel free to drop my name ! August 23 2017, 1:58 PM

Greyhound is owned by First Group who's headquarters are in Aberdeen Scotland. The founder is a friend of mine 😳



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Re: Dell , feel free to drop my name ! August 23 2017, 2:00 PM




Dell, don't know much about Texas...but one thing for sure I can tell you is....


....Spanky's bookie is not riding Greyhound happy.gif


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 4:23 PM

Grab some of this before you get to the townhouse. btbgrooming.co.uk/Content/Images/uploaded/BTBG-Blog-Pic-final.jpg
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 4:39 PM




That's way to funny!...two tuber on the way happy.gif



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 4:54 PM

was still standing in line 45 minutes ago... it was happening again... NO EFFING WAY! I AM OFF THE BUS!!!
booked on delta airlines 7am tomorrow DALLAS - ATLANTA - JFK (4:29pm)... i can find my way from new york.

GET ME THE HELL OUT OF TEXAS!!!!!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 4:57 PM

For the record... i do not feel as though i gave up on the quest.
knowing when to say when (about buses) is an important lesson too.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 5:29 PM

Thank you Dell.I was really starting to worry about you.Seemed like your next stop would be the Twilight Zone.
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Hey Dell....Right Bev? August 23 2017, 5:33 PM

I agree with Doc....glad you are getting on a plane and getting out of Dodge...would contact Greyhound and tell them all you have dealt with and ask for a refund....if that fails you can always have Bev contact his friend....you should not have to lose the ticket money due to their inability to get you where you need to go......



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 5:48 PM




You've done the right thing buddy.....when you get to JFK (check your arrival time...Delta shows 2:29PM)

.....this link will allow you to book a shuttle bus from JFK to the Port Authority bus station (Greyhound)...the shuttle runs every 30 minutes and when you book you can take any one of the shuttles(your longest wait will be 30 minutes) $18.......JFK to Port Auth. Greyhound......

www.nycairporter.com/Schedule/PortAuthorityToJFKAirport/



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Oh my goodness.... August 23 2017, 6:15 PM

You have been in the bus station so long people may have thought you were moving in.....
You could have hitchhiked and been in NY by now.....
Are you at the airport now???


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 6:19 PM

Looks like he is taking Delta 1966 from Dal-Atl 7:00 to 10:12
Delta 413 from Atl-JFK 1:55 to 4:29
How can we get him from JFK to Saratoga Thursday night?
Hooper



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 6:49 PM

Bus leaves JFK at 630 gets into Albany at 11

www.premierelimo.com/transportation-services/airport-shuttle/



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 6:52 PM

You can take a bus from Port Authority to Albany from 5:30pm - 8:20pm or 8:00pm - 11:10pm. Less than $20. I can get you to Saratoga from there.

www.greyhound.com/en/ecommerce/schedule



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 6:59 PM

That's funny Bev...I was just chattin' with my bro before he took off for a fantasy football draft (real football, not fotbol) happy.gif



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 7:07 PM

Lots of people got your back Brother Yount! Did you get to see the Alamo? Very overrated tourist tramp. Unless you can imagine being there with a zillion pissed off Mexicans coming right at ya!


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And the 1983 Belmont Stakes winner is.............. August 23 2017, 8:16 PM

As you plot your ground travel plans, remember the 1983 Belmont Stakes winner as there is a "Caveat" attached to my Friday wager offer. We expected you would fly and would be in Saratoga sometime on Thursday. I trust your touchdown in NYC will give you ample time to get that accomplished. Stay focused and good luck! BTW, tell me you didn't ultimately pay more than those 2 American Dallas to JFK flights that were priced at $137.00!

LL

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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 8:42 PM

Glad to hear the new bus has wings. Wish I could join you.

Way too far to travel by bus. I'd have looked at the train first. I did that for a BC, flew back. I'd never flown before, do not like heights but I could sit next to the window on the plane, go figure. I was expecting to need to jump plane in Chicago.
Z~i~g~g~y




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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 9:19 PM

i am at the airport now... tears in eyes reading your posts...
i'm a little tired i guess... and oh so emotional... silly to get so worked up.

the folks at greyhound finally released me back into the world... even paid for an uber
to bring me to the airport... went to check-in... and... wait for it... wrong airport.
DFW isn't where i needed to be... caught a dart train to another bus and at last... Dallas/Love Field.

oh my goodness...

Departure Thu, Aug 24
Delta 2410
Dallas (DAL)
7:00am
Gate 15

flying to
Atlanta (ATL)
10:04am

Terminal: S
Gate C36
MAIN CABIN
Cabin: Economy / Coach (U)

2h 4m duration
*3h 51m stop Atlanta (ATL) (EDIT: * corrected)

Delta 413
Atlanta (ATL)
1:55pm
Terminal: S
Gate T3

flying to
New York (JFK)
4:29pm

Terminal: 2
Gate C70
MAIN CABIN
Cabin: Economy / Coach (U)

2h 34m duration
Total Duration
8h 29m
Traveler
Dell Yount
1: Adult $128.80

boarding passes in hand...
going back to re-read and see what's next.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 9:52 PM

Geez, Dell. In my day I've had some guerilla trips to Saratoga, but nothing compared to your journey. See you in Saratoga.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 10:06 PM

Something doesn't add up with the connection in Atlanta, Dell. Either you have a longer layover than 51 minutes there or you really need to hustle to get from Gate C36 to Gate T3. At least you are in the same terminal but it is the busiest airport in the nation. Stay alert, chief!

LL


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 23 2017, 10:09 PM

interesting journey
i go thru Atlanta a couple of times per month
if on time head for center of terminal to catch downstairs train to T
go up and right direction--small terminal
or maybe try from atlanta to albany?? maybe difficult being travers weekend
JFK to port authority to Albany will be a challenge if not familiar, but workable with an eventual arrival in time for saturday racing imo
maybe get lucky and pool with others for an uber to toga springs? from JFK? not impossible


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 12:41 AM

This is the best thread in the history of UIC.

Why not fly JFK to Albany?

Go Dell Go!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 3:44 AM

You are absolutely right, Mr. LaTour...
"Something doesn't add up with the connection in Atlanta"
I have now corrected the layover time in ATL.

Boarding begins in less than 4 hours... and I'm thrilled!
Gonna grab some coffee & a Dunkin' Donut - maybe two.
btw... I prefer airport bench sleeping to bus station floor sleeping.

GOOD MORNING UPINCLASS! happy.gif



Michele
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Quite the adventure August 24 2017, 4:15 AM

How did they send you to the wrong airport? Did they refund your fare ? I would seriously fight for that if they haven't...
Park yourself in front of the departing gate....don't need to be missing planes now.,...🙂
May the rest of your journey go smoothly....
Didn't someone mention this should be a movie?



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Tonight... Saratoga Springs into Action! August 24 2017, 5:57 AM






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Re: Tonight... Saratoga Springs into Action! August 24 2017, 6:16 AM



You got this Dell......Saratoga by Thursday night.....

PS....funny how plans changed when Larry said they were going to run out of food on "steak bake" Friday happy.gif


Ticketing(Greyhound) is on the main level(map link below)...if I were you I'd get in touch with Jeff to coordinate plans at Albany(Greyhound or Bev's shuttle to Albany)

www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/pabt-terminal-map_levelM.html


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Re: Tonight... Saratoga Springs into Action! August 24 2017, 6:53 AM



Your plane arrives at JFK at 4:29.....you can make it to Albany by 9:20PM Thursday if you can get the 6:30(out of Port Authority) to Albany...if not grab the 8:00, which gets you there 11:10PM....link below


www.greyhound.com/en/ecommerce/schedule



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 9:45 AM

dell_travel



gallantbob
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 11:05 AM

If there's any layover at all in Philly, the best sandwich in town is a block from the bus station. My treat.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 11:22 AM

choose your seat wisely!!



wink.gif

b.d.



Badactor
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 11:54 AM

ATLANTA... yes! Next stop New York.
Thank you guys for the help and laughs!


Larry LaTour
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 12:58 PM

"New York, New York, if you can make it there (by midnight) you'll make it anywhere, it's up to you to get to Saratoga Springs, New York"!

BTW, you've provided most of the laughs, Dell. LOL!

LL



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 1:41 PM

Now boarding for JFK... happy.gif I'll check in on the forum next time there's available Wifi.
Atlanta has a beautiful airport... love the little shuttle trains... I'm having fun again!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 1:45 PM

You've got 3 furlongs to go, but the pace so far has been tepid. My feeling is he can get the distance.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 1:56 PM

"Atlanta has a beautiful airport... love the little shuttle trains"

wow--this must really be a tough journey


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 1:59 PM

I was envious of your destination but Dunkin Donuts? Now I'm downright jealous! If it had been Crispy Crème, I would have been looking for the hemlock.

[eye123]

Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 3:08 PM

Once you're in Saratoga Springs the place just feels like horse racing heaven. It'll wash the bad tasting trip out of your mind rather quickly!!!! ENJOY!!!!!
Z~i~g~g~y




big daddy
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 3:11 PM

I'd rather cut a pinky toe off than deal with the Atlanta airport...just sayin'...

b.d.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 4:03 PM

"I'd rather cut a pinky toe off than deal with the Atlanta airport...just sayin'... '


Your own or somebody else's happy.gif



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 5:08 PM

[linked image]


TW


Large Mac
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 5:12 PM

This waiting for Dell to come out of radio silence reminds me of the Apollo missions when the astronauts used to go behind the moon and lost contact until they emerged. I'm sure all of us of that generation sat around holding our breath until they made contact again.



Tim Sampolesi
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 5:40 PM

Well, if he forgot to get off of Flight 413....Dell is now on his way to Athens Greece.

Maybe he paid attention this time.

Everyone have fun and enjoy your time with our fearless leader.



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 6:13 PM

Oh to be Dell Yount for the next 48 hours or so. Knowing the UIC contingent, he won't be paying for a meal or a drink. And gets to see the Spa for the first time. Wish I could be there.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 6:18 PM

Oh where oh where can our Fearless Leader be?



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 6:27 PM

A train to Penn station....
passed Aqueduct....
could almost reach out and grab it!
running for the amtrak... ny is better than tx 2Bsure!

back when i get a chance.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 8:21 PM

Go Dell go! Almost there...and after you see Saratoga, you'll understand what you've missed watching it on tv and you will never forget what you have seen.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 9:04 PM

Dell,
144 High Rock Road Saratoga Springs
Going out now call my cell 401 439 8461
GAM 412 973 0319
Will answer if we hear it ringing-live music for us from 9:30 til whenever.
Should be someone at the condo by 11:30,if not sit on the front steps until someone arrives.
Hooper



Dell
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 24 2017, 9:33 PM

Excellent, Hooper... I'll be there... riding AmTrak to Albany right now... AROUND THE FAR TURN. happy.gif



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 5:11 AM

shhhhhhhh... i have arrived in saratoga springs... still dark outside... .
i am posting from the front stoop of the condo. a set of seven lucky stair steps
lead upward to all that awaits on this quest from los alamitos race course
to Saratoga Race Course. happy.gif good morning and good luck to all who read this message. happy.gif


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 5:21 AM

Welcome to New York dell. And the GREATEST race track in America. Glad you have finally
Arrived and I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. I have enjoyed your posts and following your adventure cross country. Now that you are here
Sit back relax and enjoy all that saratoga has to offer.


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 5:28 AM

.....at 5:20 AM... I hear a doorbell...or am I sleeping... no.. it's real.. the man has arrived.. His journey ends! Get some sleep Dell.. you arrived!!


timmye1
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 5:37 AM

Enjoy your stay, Dell! You'll love it!



Michele
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 5:50 AM

Glad to see that Dell has finally made it ......
Luck to all on Travers weekend........


Larry LaTour
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 7:52 AM

5:20 A.M.? Did you walk from Albany? LOL! The heck with seeing the famed blanket at the track today. You will probably be using it! In Glens Falls. See you soon.


Hooper
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 8:34 AM

Got up this morning to the sight of Dell on the living room floor. Won't be the last one to occupy that spot.
Hooper



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 8:47 AM



Crazy what some people will do for a free meal (steak bake)..... happy.gif

[eye123]

Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 10:41 AM

Welcome Dell! Have a great time!



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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 10:58 AM

Hooper took me on a quick car tour this morning... Saratoga is AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!
Time to jump in the shower (been 4 days) ...then, my friends, the thrill ride really begins.



Quick
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 11:09 AM

Dell, I sent a text to you this morning at the xxx-xxx-6249 number. Did you get it?



Dell
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 11:47 AM

Mornin' Quick... sorry, no phone.
Have only a laptop for communication
and can check e-mail and UpInClass if there is free wifi.
all part of an amazing adventure - tough times...good times.
The gang is headed over to the race track in about 15 minutes.



Quick
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 12:28 PM

No problem, I'll go through Tom.

Look forward to meeting you.


'shoes
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 9:14 PM

Dell,

I also sent a text to you at that number. No worries, it can wait until you get home as long as that is still a good number.



Nick
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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 25 2017, 10:59 PM

Dell,
I got to tell you, that was an amazing journey !!!
Hope you have nothing but signers the rest of the trip


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 26 2017, 6:29 AM

I just got around to reading these posts from start to finish. Hilarious! This has to become a movie. I love movies with good endings so if there is a God out there listening, please have Dell's "Lookin at Lee" win the Travers so he can take a direct flight home in luxury! First class all the way!


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Re: Race Course to Race Course August 27 2017, 10:47 AM

For years... both at the old bloodhorse forum and then here at UpInClass,
I have read the comments from our east coast players about the perfection and wonder
that is the Saratoga Springs - Travers weekend experience... and it's ALL TRUE!!!

This continues to be the greatest, most difficult journey of my life...
and as Tom Hanks says in A League Of Their Own:
[linked image]

I will take the laptop to the track today so I can get some photos to share on the forum.

GOOD MORNING & GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO READ THIS MESSAGE...
May your next wager be a winning one! ~ Dell Yount



Dell
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Adventure February 28 2018, 4:25 PM

The journey never ends...
it continues.

Thank you again, my friends!

[eye123]

Done, thread in it's entirety. Can not allow this one to be lost..(should you decide to do this again this year )


Adding some memories........too.......

[eye123]

[tenfurlongs]

You, my friend, are a hero Carl! If we saved nothing else from the old website, Dell's Excellent Adventure was a must-keep! Also, thanks for grabbing a few of my pictures, and the Saratoga video. I was kinda proud of that video trailer, wasn't sure that anyone other than Bev had seen it. Thanks!