The Box

The Del Mar Race Track opened up on my wife's b-day so that was not what she wanted to do, thank goodness. The lines the crowds the wait at the bar is not fun for us anymore. I will say that I do like the races. My father told me that the first 10 days or so you should let the horses feel the track and watch the results for that time. There are many systems and theories but I purely enjoy the rush. I read the form the night before I go and ride the roller coaster of g's up and down all day long.

I plan on going to Del Mar every week now that I am retired. My good friend GJ said that Fridays were mine. I have a spot that is fit for for king. I have the absolute pleasure of sharing a box that has been in GJ's family for decades and he now he keeps up with his father's tradition, God rest his soul. I have enjoyed going with him and his mother and father to their ultimate spot in their box right at the finish line. His mother and father were the nicest most genuine people you could ever meet. His dad was truly a mans man and will always be missed. We will continue to smile and have fun and include their memory with every visit.

Run your own Keno ticket

Years ago I was playing poker at The Mint in Vegas and we had a group ticket for Keno going. We finnaly hit the big one 6 out of 6 and the keno runner said she didn't turn that one in. I went to the Keno manager and he said sorry we can't be responsible for the runner not putting your ticket in. I showed him where I had been playing the same ticket for several hours. In thoses days if you didn't like what was going on then you should pick up and leave. I did.
I know this sounds like a near miss horse story but I will spare you those.

I'll come up with some new ones from Del Mar after opening day on July 22. If you want to join me Aug. 8 at the Del Mar Race track, buy your ticket now. We'll spend the day at the new Seaside Tropical Cabana!

68 and Life Is Great

"Will u still need me will you still feed me, when I'm 64?" From the Beatles lyrics from back in the day, I honestly didn't think then that I would last that long. Now that I just made it to 68, I don't really feel it is that old. Not for me anyway. I see other people my age that have so many more problems than myself. Sex, drugs and r & r was my mantra for so many decades. I was livin' in the 70's after everyone else had outgrown it. I have lived life in the fast lane and have very few speeding tickets. Does the tree in the forest make a sound when it falls if know one is around to hear it? So the question should be; Is it against the law if you're not hurting anyone and nobody knows. If u run a stop sign at 4 a.m. in a desolate spot, does it go on your record in the big book? I have taken my chances in life and still love to ride roller coasters, the bigger the better!

My birthday falls 2 days after the 4th of July, so I feel the fireworks kick off the begging of my birthday week. I have celebrated many of them at fairgrounds and coliseums. It's no wonder that my own mother was walking up and down the stairs at the L.A. Coliseum just 44 hours before giving birth to me. My father was the building superintendent of The L.A. Coliseum & The Sports Arena. I saw every great sporting event, concert, & rodeo that came to town. I even stood right next to John F. Kennedy (president elect),  on the east end of the field . He was just about to give his speech at The Democratic Convention in 1959. 

I consider myself very fortunate to still be in this ever changing world of new adventures and pleasures. On my birthday week I shared the new ride, SPEED at The Del Mar Fair with my grandson. I need my G's. The rush was great! The fireworks were awesome too.

The Trip of a Lifetime

I'm Tommy and I would like to share my life as a retired traveling gentleman. No one can fire me for saying the wrong thing, so I plan to tell all. I thought retirement would be a drag but I have never had so much fun. Cruising Mexico and travelling our country is a real TRIP!
Just retuned from Philly, Atlantic City and New York and loved it all. Went for a wedding in
Atlantic City and reunited with old friends.
I was privledged to view a book called "Poker Face" from the 1960's & 70's, of which only 500 were ever printed. I enjoyed reminising and looking at faces that I haven't seen for many years. Bill Boyd, Jonny Moss, Jimmy Casella, Sarge, Sailor Roberts, Chip Reese, Benny & Teddy Binion, Jack Stauss, Puggy, & Major Riddle are faces that we will never see again. Their memories will live forever in the annuals of The Old School.