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Post by Badactor on Jun 15, 2021 18:51:48 GMT -5
I spoke with Danielle LaTour today...❤️🐴 lots to tell. What would be the best day to celebrate our dear friend, Hezethebest! A memorial gathering. There's no way I pick Get the W today without his help. I was stuck, so I asked. When I balked, I heard him clear as day, "JUST PLAY IT!" Ok... and so I did. Working logistics for getting
Larry's bride, Mary Ann, to Saratoga for a day of happy memories.
Larry met more of us than any of us... when will most members be
in attendance at beautiful Saratoga Race Course? Inquiring minds.
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Post by 1hooper on Jun 15, 2021 20:48:59 GMT -5
As of today. Aug 7 Whitney Day Aug 26-29 Travers week.
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jun 16, 2021 6:13:27 GMT -5
What a wonderful idea…… I am sure there are many who would like to attend …. Does anyone know what type and closest places there is for lodging if someone needed to spend a night in order to be part of this tribute ? Expense involved ? Thank you for any feedback…..
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 16, 2021 6:20:39 GMT -5
What a wonderful idea…… I am sure there are many who would like to attend …. Does anyone know what type and closest places there is for lodging if someone needed to spend a night in order to be part of this tribute ? Expense involved ? Thank you for any feedback….. Hi Michele, Trying for a hotel room near or in Saratoga during the racing season will be very expensive $300-$400/night, and many dates are already sold out. Looking at either Glens Falls (north) or Clifton Park (south), there seem to be rooms in the $100-$200 range still available on most dates. I hope you can make it. TW
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jun 16, 2021 7:55:44 GMT -5
What a wonderful idea…… I am sure there are many who would like to attend …. Does anyone know what type and closest places there is for lodging if someone needed to spend a night in order to be part of this tribute ? Expense involved ? Thank you for any feedback….. Hi Michele, Trying for a hotel room near or in Saratoga during the racing season will be very expensive $300-$400/night, and many dates are already sold out. Looking at either Glens Falls (north) or Clifton Park (south), there seem to be rooms in the $100-$200 range still available on most dates. I hope you can make it. TW Thank you for your insight…. Will depend on when….. How far are those towns from the track?
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 16, 2021 8:25:57 GMT -5
Thank you for your insight…. Will depend on when….. How far are those towns from the track? Clifton Park is closer, maybe 15-20 minute drive. Glens Falls is a 30 minute drive.
TW
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jun 16, 2021 8:36:02 GMT -5
Thank you for your insight…. Will depend on when….. How far are those towns from the track? Clifton Park is closer, maybe 15-20 minute drive. Glens Falls is a 30 minute drive.
TW
Thank you again…. As I said …. depends on when and if I can get away…. time will tell….. but would be nice if I can…
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Post by jacckk8 on Jun 16, 2021 21:38:28 GMT -5
FWIW .. I’ll be with Hooper during Travers weekend. Larry the Legend deserves it... he is and will always be missed .. especially Travers Weekend. Our condo stay won’t be the same.
Jack
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Post by Badactor on Jun 18, 2021 22:25:55 GMT -5
I spoke with MaryAnn today and she is pleased to join the group in the picnic area on either of the days before the Travers. Travers will be too hectic. Will everyone be there Thursday? Would Friday be better? I'd like as many as can make it to be there when MaryAnn joins the group in celebration of Larry.
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Post by Badactor on Jun 19, 2021 19:09:34 GMT -5
Received this lovely e-mail:
Hi Dell,
I just wanted you to know how nice it was to talk with you about Larry. He always loved and looked forward
to spending time with his friends that he had the opportunity to meet from the Up in Class Forum.
He had great memories and always shared them with me. Thank you for sharing the memories you shared
and how much he loved me. He was my everything. I look forward to hearing from you. Talk to you soon. MaryAnn ----------------------------------
Mrs. LaTour will know for certain after this weekend...
we are most likely looking @ the Friday before Travers.
TW, please check your e-mail messages. Thank you.
IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE YOU WILL BE THERE FRIDAY... please let us know on this thread. Also, who among the Condo Crew is the BBQ Steaks Grill Master? Who is the Chef-de-Handicappers? It's Filet Mignon this year, fellas... and Larry LaTour is buying dinner. How many steaks do we need? Larry was a dear friend. He taught me how to win and I'd like to make it nice for MaryAnn and UpInClass!
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Post by quickcall on Jun 20, 2021 5:31:36 GMT -5
Jackie and I will definitely be there!!
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Post by elkurzhal on Jun 21, 2021 13:46:34 GMT -5
I'd love to be there, but the postponed NHC is scheduled for Travers weekend too.
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jun 29, 2021 17:45:35 GMT -5
Has there been a date set in stone yet?
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Post by UpInClass on Jun 29, 2021 17:56:13 GMT -5
Mary Ann will be there Friday (8/27) before Travers.
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jun 29, 2021 18:04:39 GMT -5
Mary Ann will be there Friday (8/27) before Travers. Any idea of others who may be making an appearance ?
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Post by Badactor on Jul 6, 2021 20:35:50 GMT -5
Mary Ann is confirmed for Friday before Travers... bringing a girlfriend, son and daughter (Danielle). She knows to bring folding chairs to the picnic area. Still uncertain as how to get tickets. Walk-ups, Will Call, advance ticketing only like @ Del Mar... she would also like a phone number of someone in the group. Madameblum?
Maybe you could give Mary Ann a call? Check your messages.
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Post by Badactor on Jul 13, 2021 0:32:34 GMT -5
Jack sent this to share on the forum...
I saw this in Northport, Florida few weeks back. Blew me away.
I live in Sarasota Fl .. hmmm I think he was talking to me!
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Jul 13, 2021 2:16:19 GMT -5
Mary Ann will be there Friday (8/27) before Travers. Any idea of others who may be making an appearance ?
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jul 13, 2021 8:08:41 GMT -5
Any idea of others who may be making an appearance ? tenfurlongs, madameblum, quickcall, bestbet, DoctorDisaster(?), 1hooper, gam, jacckk8 have all indicated that they will be there Friday. TW
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 13, 2021 9:06:58 GMT -5
Turbine will be with us also. Plus the non member condo guys.
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Post by UpInClass on Jul 14, 2021 11:33:29 GMT -5
Also, sharing this photo from Jack... look at all those amazing handicappers. Wonderful!
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Post by jacckk8 on Jul 15, 2021 6:15:29 GMT -5
Also, sharing this photo from Jack... look at all those amazing handicappers. Wonderful! Fun picture. Larry to the left…Ed “the Wright stuff” third from right.. .. me on the far right…Scott Carlson next to me ( Jacckk8) and a couple of Ed’s pals fill out the page! It was our 2018 Horse Players World Series table .. we’ve killed it.!! 428 thereabouts most of us won money! My best finish ever.. 9th.. fun time.. but sadly the prince of the table is no longer with us ..,he loved Vegas horse contests!
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Post by jacckk8 on Jul 15, 2021 6:55:59 GMT -5
Jack sent this to share on the forum...
I saw this in Northport, Florida few weeks back. Blew me away.
I live in Sarasota Fl .. hmmm I think he wanted me to stop and talk to him!
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Post by madameblum on Aug 2, 2021 19:27:43 GMT -5
I have recently been in contact with MaryAnn LaTour She will be coming to Saratoga on Friday, August 27th, the day before Travers Day. Her daughter, Danielle, son, Mike, and friend, Ann will be coming with her.
We plan to sit in the back yard in the area of "Hooper's Blanket" and the condo crew. It is going to be an AWESOME day filled with celebration of Larry and celebration of great horse racing and winning tickets.
Make sure to bring a chair if you are attending.
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Post by 1hooper on Aug 2, 2021 20:55:28 GMT -5
It will be special. Friendship,6 stakes races and steaks on the grill at the house after the races. Forum members are invited.
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Post by quickcall on Aug 2, 2021 21:37:41 GMT -5
Just waiting for the day to come!
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Aug 3, 2021 2:26:11 GMT -5
Please…what is involved with getting entrance for the day?
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Post by quickcall on Aug 3, 2021 4:49:14 GMT -5
Hi Michele,
As of now, just a $7 for general ‘grandstand’ admission fee. No masks required. No proof of vaccinations. Honor system.
Hope you’re able to make it.
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Post by UpInClass on Aug 3, 2021 18:10:43 GMT -5
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Post by quickcall on Aug 23, 2021 15:44:25 GMT -5
Bumping this up.
Who’s planning on being there?
Jackie and I are.
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