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| Typical Brussels Street |
I finally am back in Vienna after a whirlwind of an agenda in Germany and Belgium. It was a good trip. I was rough on Brussels earlier in the week, maybe I was wrong. Its not like Vienna or Prague at all, but it had its unique flare and was enjoyable. I am glad to be back in Vienna though. My work assignments are not necessarily difficult, but its the schedule and maintenance it requires. Every morning up early, new subway systems, food guessing, random train stations, and ever changing airports and languages, it wears on you. It would be one thing if I were going to be home on the weekends where I could get in the car, take care of the things I ignored all week, but I dont have that luxury. I have found out its a little difficult taking care of the simple things when on the road for this long of time. In order for me to enjoy the Derby later tonight, I had to go on a full attack this morning. Meaning, up early, go to the office to get the rest of my life (main piece of luggage), wash clothes from Prague and this past week, wait, dry, wash, dry, fold, then to the store for basics, allergies necessitated a pharmacy visit, haircut anyone?, back to the office with computer to complete reports and start on next weeks agenda. All of this by noon, without a car, and nothing more than a google map. The haircut turned out good, but I got the American special of $32 euro, this will be without doubt the most expensive trim I will ever endure. Thats close to $46.Enough complaining, I am done with my work related reports for the day its time to enjoy. I am still bunkered up in the office. Its the best place i can find for a solid enough internet connection to stream the feed from Churchill, play music, and also surf the web. Also, beer is common place here, so I dont think they will mind if I have one or two in a quiet office on a perfectly sunny 72 degree saturday in Vienna. The office is mine today, and I am fine with it.
So the races have begun, I am 2 for 5 in the exacta's for today. Pretty good percentage, but its been pretty chalky. One of my favorite Hoosiers just hit the last for a nice price though. As the day (or night) grows longer, the races become more spaced out and the stakes become higher. I wish I were in Evansville at the Seib house like I have been for the past few years. Those parties are always instant classics. So as far as the race, my heart cheers for ArchArchArch and Jon Court. However, you dont bet with your heart, you bet with your mind and money, therefore I still am uncertain about my Derby wager, but if i had to go to the window right now, here is what my ticket would look like: $5 Exacta on Midnight Interlude, Soldat, Dialed In with $10 WPS on Master of Hounds. All subject to change of course. Good Luck!
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| This photo makes me laugh. A picture of me and derby party host, Curt, going strong at the the Arlington Million a few years ago. |
