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11-21-2007, 09:55 AM
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The Thanksgiving Thread
Here's wishing everyone and their families a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.. the best holiday we've got!.. As I've been asking guests and callers on ATR this week, please take a moment and share with everyone what you're thankful for this Thanksgiving..  
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#2
11-21-2007, 10:00 AM
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Great thread, Steve. The things for which I'm thankful are too many to enumerate here. I'm most assuredly thankful for my family and friends, however.
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11-21-2007, 11:05 AM
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What are you thankful for? (horse racing-wise)
Is it a race, a big hit, an event?
As I reflect on this past year if I have to pick one thing that has made the difference to my horse racing hobby if can be only one thing.. Sumwonlovesyou With over 35 years of playing the ponies the membership to DT stables has given me an extraordinary experience into the life of a trainer, assistants, owner, and yes, the horse itself. It has made my appreciation for the sport so much greater as well as my education. Maybe I'm stupid but I never knew anthing about changing leads, preparing a horse for a race, the kind of things that could go wrong, or just how much a good trainer can move a horse forward. Even more, I had no idea how great the people around this sport really are and how much fun it would be to join with people that are as crazy as me about this sport to come together with vast differences but with even greater similarities. So what are you thankful for? Spyder
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11-21-2007, 11:06 AM
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I am thankful for my two girls and my wife, for their health and happiness and for them putting up with me and my obsession with this silly game.
I am also thanful that my Mom and Dad are still around so I can spend quality time with them after the hell I put them through as a child/teenager/twentysomething. Finally I am thankful for all the friendships I have made through Derby Trail.
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11-21-2007, 11:11 AM
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This Thanksgiving will hold a special place in my heart as it's probably the last one we get to spend with my Nan. She is the last remaining one of my grandparents. We all love her to death and know that her health is in sharp decline.
I have sooo much to be grateful for, and I thank God every day that I wake up that I'm so blessed. I had a breezy paper route as an adolescent and was just introduced to the "real world" the past few years. Next weekend, I propose to my soon to be fiancee and will hopefully have great news to spread to family and friends around Christmas time. I have arrangements to get on stage in front of a couple thousand people at a magic show and the magician is going to hand me the microphone. Let's pray that I dont choke!!! This will be videotaped too, I'm getting nervous just typing it... HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!
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11-21-2007, 11:30 AM
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I'm thankful for the internet, as it has allowed us to wager from home, rather than drive to a depressing OTB or track. It also allows us loners a chance to discuss racing with others, our (mainly) anonymous forum peers. I doubt I'll bump into any horse racing aficionados at my Thanksgiving roundup
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#13
11-21-2007, 11:31 AM
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I am thankful for the whole crazy game itself, that we love. It changes day by day and is always interesting and exciting. Whether you have handicapped and wagered on it or if you are just watching a race for the fun of it. Just total enjoyment (except when I got screwed at the Meadowlands 2 weeks ago).
I am thankful for this board and the people involved. Good people, good stuff. Has the feel of a big happy (most of the time) extended family. I truly enjoy everyones posts and opinions. Last, I am thankful that I was able to attend my first Breeders Cup. Even though the weather sucked, I had a wonderful time and made some money. Can't wait for it to come around again.
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11-21-2007, 11:31 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
For me, there are so many blessings to list them all, but I thank God for all of them. One that I'll share is that my son, Joshua, has recently discovered a triggering gene that causes several kinds of cancers, as well as cardio deformities. So hopefully, many people will benefit from his continued quest for understanding. I wish you all many blessings and warm fellowship.
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11-21-2007, 11:44 AM
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Wishing all a Happiest of Thanksgiving....As for myself, among other things, I am thankful for Good Health, Good Friends, and the many Great Times of the past year...I'm thankful for the efforts of those that help to protect our way of life...and I most thankful for the joy that my son and my daughter bring to my life....Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
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11-21-2007, 11:44 AM
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I'll start by saying that I love everything about this game, but I'm especially thankful for the horses, two in particular. One is a 2 yo filly named Darlin' by Day, and one is her full brother yearling colt named Daring Day. They are both line bred through their sire and dam to a horse that got me hooked on thoroughbreds. Their great grandfather is a great one....Alydar.
Since they both look so much like him, I hope they run half as good as the look. I'm so thankful that my dreams are coming true...thanks to the horses. Wayne Last edited by Downthestretch55 : 11-21-2007 at 03:01 PM.
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11-21-2007, 11:49 AM
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At 87 my Mom is at the end...her heart is weak. I am Thankful that I have had a chance to tell her how much she has meant to me. She was a Mom that was always there and always put her kids first no matter what.
I am Thankful for a Mom like her..... 
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11-21-2007, 12:04 PM
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Wonderful wife, son, and daughter. We are all healthy and thankful for the blessings we have every day. Thankful this site and all the wonderful people who contribute to this crazy game that we love to play.
Happy Thanksgiving to All.
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11-21-2007, 12:08 PM
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Thankful English Channel finally won the BC Turf for Kev.
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