The day before the race

I love Melbourne Cup....
I used to go to many of the events.... but with three little ones... and the CROWDS....
when we started going... 20 years ago... with a group of students... and another school... we had the grass to ourselves most years.... alas, recently... well the last time I went was 2000 I think... heavily pregnant with a pram... it was insane...
even without the pram you couldn't move....
Guess I was spoiled in 98 when Mic got a corporate marquee ticket through his work.... (one week out from due date that year.... but very civilised :))
Well... I have been through the field... picked a few..... there is no real way to pick a sure thing for the cup... (working at the TAB as I did for a few years going through Uni... there were many people who put an eachway bet on the whole field....)
So tomorrow.... will be bubbles and prawns in the comfort of the backyard.... last one in this house.... a few friends and family coming over... better go finish of my bets and the shopping list...
I have to say I like the set up of the beta blogger.....
I played around with the new settings last night.... and look forward to seeing what I created....
tally ho....