Bob, to say that this banquet was "GREAT" is like saying the Mona Lisa is "not bad". This was, with out a doubt, the finest event I have been invited to attend. I did not know what some of the food was, but it was all outstanding!

I also was not a big fan of jazz music, until now anyway. The band was WONDERFUL! I was expecting some loud, boring music, but I was wrong. Our table was very close to the band however, I could still talk with everyone without yelling. You could also tell that the band enjoyed playing here as well. Now I know why people like to have "Dinner Music" at an affair like this. I think that people are to busy sampling a little of each dish to talk anyway. First Class all the way round!

Hats off to Tate, Roger and crew for your first-place efforts. I am sure that you will find room for those little trophies you hauled out. Now I know why the armed guard was there.

Thanks to Jen and Mark for snagging Gary Lee. I think we should keep Gary around. He kind of adds "a little class" to racing.

Now the hard part...waiting for six months to see most of my racing family again.

To all: Take care and may the good Lord take a liking to you. (but not too soon) Yes Bob, even you.