1hooper
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Post by 1hooper on Aug 23, 2021 15:54:23 GMT -5
Hoop,Rap,Jack8,Turbine,Duke,Steve,'Rin at the blanket. All invited to the steak fry after the races at 2 Bluebird Ct. Sign up here.
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Post by jacckk8 on Aug 23, 2021 22:15:31 GMT -5
Hooper.. I talked to Danielle a few weeks ago .. she was excited about being there Friday and so looking forward to sharing good thoughts and memories of Larry. It will be a special gathering for all!
See you in a few days… pumped .. Sarasota to Saratoga .. love it!
Jack
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Post by maclr11 on Aug 26, 2021 20:41:11 GMT -5
I’ll obviously be around. I’ll try to pop up during the races for sure. Tom can you just let me know where or pop by the office in the morning, it should be a decently easy morning for me so I’ll have some flexibility. Would obviously love to pay my respects, and otherwise hope you all enjoy your day tomorrow!
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Post by tenfurlongs on Aug 27, 2021 7:25:43 GMT -5
Saw Jack at the Casino last night. Ran into Steve and ‘Rin at the track this morning, they have everything set at the Blanket. Showed Rob (smallMac) where we are located so he can play hooky from the office later. Just waiting for the gates to open at 11:00am for the rest of the crew. TW
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Post by richard1937 on Aug 27, 2021 9:04:17 GMT -5
That looks like one of the nicest place to enjoy a good time at the track with good friends, to celebrate another good friend. Hope you'll have a great time
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Post by Badactor on Aug 27, 2021 9:21:13 GMT -5
It's beautiful.
Good morning from California... You guys & gals have a great day!
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Post by tenfurlongs on Aug 27, 2021 21:24:50 GMT -5
Today was a wonderful day at Saratoga. Wonderfully bittersweet, wonderfully fun, with a dash of 'remember that time.' MaryAnn LaTour, her friend Ann, daughter Danielle, and son Mike came to the track to celebrate Larry with our group of malcontents. It was just what we all needed, stories and smiles, tears and prayers, and fond remembrances of a great guy. Dell Yount is to be commended for organizing and bankrolling much of the festivities, his vision became our reality. The condo guys were all very close with Larry, and there were some heartfelt, genuinely touching sentiments shared by several of them. I wish I could speak as well as some of you did with MaryAnn and her family today. Everyone had a story, a moment or an insight into the effect he had on all of our lives, it was really special, one of the best days I've ever spent at the track, or with a group of friends anywhere. Love you Larry, hope we got it right. I think we maybe just did. Dell staked MaryAnn and company, and they ran with it. I know they had at least three winners. Also, that shirt looks familiar (not ashamed to say I cried a little)... Darren, Mike, MaryAnn, Ann, and Danielle... DoctorDisaster and Hooper... Handicapping session underway... BestBet and QuickCall in the house... We all laughed our asses off, and watched the replay of this race. Seemingly the worst trip ever endured by a horse. And he still closed in the stretch (Race 3, #1- Hit the Nail)... smallMac (Rob) made an appearance at The Blanket... Horsehead attempts to get the racing office to write a race for him, maybe on closing weekend, $2500 claiming N2L, 3 furlongs, water station at the eighth pole... Sorry for the poor picture quality. Danielle was asked by the outrider if his pony could have some popcorn. She obliged... l. to r.~~ tenfurlongs, Hooper, Mike, MaryAnn, Ann, Danielle, Rap, turbine, DoctorDisaster, BestBet, QuickCall (seated). Cheers to all, the 'Rebel Yell' in those cups could peel paint. So we had three rounds... TW
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Post by cherokeescot on Aug 27, 2021 21:32:50 GMT -5
👏 Bravo
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Post by quickcall on Aug 27, 2021 22:24:33 GMT -5
It was a great time. Jackie and I echo Tom that it was one of the best days at the track.
Larry’s family are good people. It was a pleasure.
Missed you Bev and Christine!
Thank you, Dell. Wish you were here!
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Aug 28, 2021 2:43:29 GMT -5
Nice to see you all had a wonderful time reminiscing and sharing about Larry….
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1hooper
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Post by 1hooper on Aug 28, 2021 7:29:35 GMT -5
Emotional day for me with a special group of friends and family. Don't know how to put it into words so I'll just say THANKS to everyone. Hooper
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Post by spanky126 on Aug 28, 2021 12:21:17 GMT -5
Sitting here watching the races at the Spa, just bet R4. Then I look at the photos and they give me a picture of what it must be like to be with great friends being together enjoying the sun and having fun celebrating the life of another great friend and man. Wish I were there.
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Post by Badactor on Aug 29, 2021 14:52:51 GMT -5
Thank you, Mr. LaTour.
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