rct Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 The Julep Garden was in full bloom this morning. rct 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sgt. Pepper Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, rct said: The Julep Garden was in full bloom this morning. rct My wife made one with some mint from the garden. We watched the race. Edited May 2, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 For some reason, Bourbon gives me heartburn. Scotch, Irish, Tequila, even Canadian go down fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Well, I watched an ant crawl across my front porch, which is far more interesting to me than a horse race. Never understood the attraction. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Whitefang said: Well, I watched an ant crawl across my front porch, which is far more interesting to me than a horse race. Never understood the attraction. Whitefang It's all the rich people that can afford to own a fast horse and the southern belles in those big hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 9:42 AM, Whitefang said: Well, I watched an ant crawl across my front porch, which is far more interesting to me than a horse race. Never understood the attraction. Whitefang But did that ant cross your front porch in two minutes racing against other ants? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr. Natural said: But did that ant cross your front porch in two minutes racing against other ants? With a really small guy on its back beating it with a stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr. Natural said: But did that ant cross your front porch in two minutes racing against other ants? Nah, a jay swooped in and snapped him up! Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) On 5/2/2021 at 3:42 PM, Whitefang said: Well, I watched an ant crawl across my front porch, which is far more interesting to me than a horse race. Never understood the attraction. Whitefang When you're watching from the finish line and they round the corner into the home straight....you start to hear it and feel it, literally feel it through the ground. I am not a 'punter' at all, nor do I ride, but the power and speed of a thoroughbred at full stretch is just so impressive IMO. Edited May 4, 2021 by jdgm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Okay, maybe a jay snapping up an ant IS more interesting than a horse race. Edited May 4, 2021 by Mr. Natural clarification 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mr. Natural said: Okay, maybe a jay snapping up an ant IS more interesting than a horse race. Yeah, "circle of life" thing and all..... Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Whitefang said: Yeah, "circle of life" thing and all..... Whitefang Yeah. Every living thing on the planet exists at the expense of other living things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 But I wait until they're DEAD before I eat 'em! Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 But they were ONCE alive. And that carrot you pull out of your garden, wash off, and take a bite out is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, jdgm said: When you're watching from the finish line and they round the corner into the home straight....you start to hear it and feel it, literally feel it through the ground. I am not a 'punter' at all, nor do I ride, but the power and speed of a thoroughbred at full stretch is just so impressive IMO. This. Long ago in another life we had the Atlantic City Race Course. It was an awesome date night, 8 - 10 races, throw down two dollars each of us on something to win, enjoy some food and beverage. Even hit it once in a while. There is nothing like being on the fence when they come around that last turn. It's been rotting into the ground for decades now. Pathetic. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, rct said: This. Long ago in another life we had the Atlantic City Race Course. It was an awesome date night, 8 - 10 races, throw down two dollars each of us on something to win, enjoy some food and beverage. Even hit it once in a while. There is nothing like being on the fence when they come around that last turn. It's been rotting into the ground for decades now. Pathetic. rct In 1981 when I visited my relatives in Clifton , NJ we went to the track one night in East Rutherford where the old Giant Stadium was and the Brendon Byrne Arena. Me and my cousin saw Styx at the Byrne Arena on the Paradise Theater Tour when I was out there. We had killer floor seats. That trip was the first time I ever had White Castle's. Edited May 4, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 8:47 AM, fortyearspickn said: For some reason, Bourbon gives me heartburn. Scotch, Irish, Tequila, even Canadian go down fine. Soda used to do that with me so I gave it up. Now, I'm starting to get heartburn back again once in awhile, not sure what causes it? Maybe caffein? Coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 11 hours ago, ghost_of_fl said: If you really want to know, make an appointment with a Gastrointestinal doctor. Be prepared to possibly come back for an EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) which is when they basically stick a camera down your throat to look at the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract. It's like a colonoscopy, but coming from the other side. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a very common cause of the symptom you know as "heartburn". If not treated, the acid can begin to erode your esophagus. A lot of people don't even know it's happening while they are sleeping and over time it can become a bigger problem. The good news is there is a whole category of medications they can use to treat GERD. Some of those meds are over-the-counter. They are called PPIs (proton pump inhibitors). Some of them I'm sure you have heard of: Types of PPIs Omeprazole (Prilosec), also available over-the-counter (without a prescription) Esomeprazole (Nexium), also available over-the-counter (without a prescription) Lansoprazole (Prevacid), also available over-the-counter (without a prescription) Rabeprazole (Aciphex) Pantoprazole (Protonix) Source: I worked in a GI Doctors office for 3 years. I used to suffer from heartburn/GERD. Now I take 40mg of Pantoprazole every day and don't lie down within two hours of eating; no more heartburn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Cripes! PROTONIX? When I left the hospital after my "mini" stroke, I was given a small fistful of prescriptions. Protonix was among them. I had no idea what it was or what it was for, and a nurse simply said it was for GERD. I had no idea what THAT was either, but left anyway and turned it in to my local pharmacy. Upon picking it(and the others) up I was informed that, with insurance coverage, the co-pay for it was $95!! THEN I decided to ask what it was and what for and was told "acid reflux". Something I NEVER experienced and still haven't(knock wood! ). So I left it there. All the other prescriptions (four in all) were only $5-$10 each. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 10:17 AM, Mr. Natural said: I used to suffer from heartburn/GERD. Now I take 40mg of Pantoprazole every day and don't lie down within two hours of eating; no more heartburn. Well I got that covered Lol. I eat dinner around 5:30 and don't lay down to sleep till around midnight. Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 My maternal grandmother was from Louisville. I was willed a set of four silver mint julep cups. Every year I make mint juleps on Derby Day and toast her memory. I've moved away from Woodford Reserve to Basil Hayden as my bourbon of choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, zigzag said: My maternal grandmother was from Louisville. I was willed a set of four silver mint julep cups. Every year I make mint juleps on Derby Day and toast her memory. I've moved away from Woodford Reserve to Basil Hayden as my bourbon of choice. Basil is smooth as baby s-hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I had to research 'julep'. Looks like it might be related to 'jollop', which is more familiar in the uk. Our 'Epson' Derby is 1st Saturday of June. Nowhere near as celebrated as the Kentucky though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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