I've got the week off and today decided to head to the race track. I haven't been to a horse race in probably 20 years! It's a great little track about 20 minutes from my place so today I decided to go. Yes, I hit the jackpot, won $12 on one bet. I spent most of the afternoon re-orienting myself to the racing game and then went for the gusto...a 2-1 horse going off at 5-1. So, after expenses: $2.50 for a program, $2 for a bottle of water and a victory dinner with my winnings I came out even for the day. I had a really nice day. I got to stand right at the finish line about 15-20 ft away from the horses as they crossed the line. Anyway, I realized later that this is one activity that I never did with Voldemort. I used to got to the races when I was in my early twenties and the odd time with my Mom and Dad but never with her. So this was my experience, just mine, no memories to contend with...and it was good!
