01-21-2013, 07:43 PM
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intus habes, quem poscis
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Toga Party XI, 2013
Haven't gotten ticket notification yet as NYRA hasn't made dates officially official yet. That should happen Friday at the board meeting....among other things.
But despite the cold outside (and the ungodly heat in my apartment) its time to start planning. Especially since I just got around to ordering my Preakness weekend tickets today.
Last year's attendance wasn't great. We were missing a few regulars to be sure, so hopefully at least some of them will return this year. However, because almost no one showed on the first weekend, I think the best recourse is to cut back to a Wednesday through Sunday, 14th of August through the 18th.
What do you all think?
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01-22-2013, 12:40 PM
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It's probably a good idea. People are more likely to do a long weekend than an entire week, and Monday cards tend to be pretty weak. So, you're not giving up much.
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01-27-2013, 09:46 AM
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Al, traditionally my little posse travels on the Wednesday and as of 2012, stay for the card on Monday, before travelling back west near Syracuse.
I had already booked the trip from AU 14-20, so happy to see the crossover of dates. 
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02-01-2013, 09:17 PM
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I put my ticket order in with Al for the Friday - Sunday for the Sartin gang. I should be there from at least the Thursday, with Mum. Will try to have another Friday night seminar again this year.
Ted
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02-02-2013, 07:47 AM
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intus habes, quem poscis
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Got the application in right away for both the PA group and Ted's group, so the dates are as above. First true sign of spring, today's groundhog torture aside, will be when I get that package in the mail with all the tickets.
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02-02-2013, 11:03 AM
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Got my notice a few days ago from the Saratoga Downtowner that my room deposit is due 3/1. Looking forward to it already.
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02-02-2013, 12:51 PM
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Al,
Justin and I plan to be there Thursday thru Saturday with two non PA members if that's ok.
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02-02-2013, 01:45 PM
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Just another Facist
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Al, I am going to schedule it........... what happens in the next 6 months who knows..... but I am going to try to be there.......
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02-02-2013, 02:05 PM
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intus habes, quem poscis
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by cj's dad
Al,
Justin and I plan to be there Thursday thru Saturday with two non PA members if that's ok.
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Of course it is. Glad you can come this year.
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02-18-2013, 05:26 PM
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Hi Al,
So many things have changed recently. My mom passed away on 1-26. I used a ton af vacation time during her illness and after her death. I then spent 5 days in the hospital with pneumonia, so most of my v-days are gone.
My best scenario is coming up on Friday and leaving after Saturdays races. I'll keep you posted.
BTW- let me know about your Preakness plans. We have to get together the Friday before; on me. Tio Pepe's is good but my hood is better.
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I wouldn't say I drink too much but my mother did tell me that my first words were" when does happy hour start"?
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03-17-2013, 11:42 PM
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WILD HORSES CANT DRAG ME AWAY I WILL BE THERE THOSE DATES
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03-18-2013, 12:08 AM
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Just another Facist
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Al, still on 14-18th ?
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03-20-2013, 11:01 AM
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This year we are thinking of driving to Finger Lakes and staying a few days before heading east to Saratoga. I think I remember some PA members saying they live in the Finger Lakes area so if anyone can offer some suggestions on where to stay, where to dine, what to see, etc., I would appreciate any advice.
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03-20-2013, 01:01 PM
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Toga Party XI, 2013
Tom is in Canandaigua, I believe. I used to travel up there on assignments to the track and would stay near the Thruway in Victor. Some decent hotels/motels around there, and quite convenient to the track.
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03-20-2013, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Reno, NV
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Beth and I are trying to work this into our plans.
One potential stumbling block for us is that our son has taken a summer job in the Berkshires as a director. His gig is up the first week of August, which means we may have to come 2 weeks before the Toga Party.
Our plans are unclear at this point but we are hoping...
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