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Hi Wiley!

The shirts are pretty.  The horse names are interesting.

...and if I could still ride a spring horse while the Derby's running, I might actually watch it.

posted by songbirdshafer on May 6, 2006 at 9:09 PM | link to this | reply

Hi Nickie!

I got nothin' against horses.  They're pretty animals.  I just think it's silly to race them.

posted by songbirdshafer on May 6, 2006 at 9:07 PM | link to this | reply

shellyb.

Steppenwolfer is a cool name.

posted by songbirdshafer on May 6, 2006 at 9:05 PM | link to this | reply

Yep, Whacky,

I do have that one fond Derby memory, and it took me ranting about it to remember it.

posted by songbirdshafer on May 6, 2006 at 9:04 PM | link to this | reply

Songbirdshafer

Oh it was good to read a happy blog about the Derby luv, and the sweaters are great. Have a happy weekend

posted by WileyJohn on May 5, 2006 at 7:29 AM | link to this | reply

Hi there, Songbird!

I actually like horses and have been horseback riding for a long time (not now anymore, because of the injury I got last year) - but I can't say I like horse races.

posted by Nickie-Fleming on May 5, 2006 at 3:56 AM | link to this | reply

Songbird

Interesting story!  Steppenwolfer, LOL, I love that name!

posted by shelly_b on May 5, 2006 at 3:36 AM | link to this | reply

So you do have some good memories about the derby!

I thought the horses were supposed to wear derby hats. Guess I am a bit confused.

posted by Whacky on May 5, 2006 at 12:14 AM | link to this | reply

Mademoiselle,

I have no clue how to pick a winning horse.  If I picked horses, I'd just go by a name I liked.  "Lawyer Ron" is kinda cute.

I'll probably just pour cat pans on Derby Day.

posted by songbirdshafer on May 4, 2006 at 10:22 PM | link to this | reply

I'm still betting on Barbaro ...

However, judging by your chart, I like the colors of "Cause to Believe" and "Steppenwolfer" best.

Hope you enjoy your weekend, and that Derby fever doesn't dampen it too much.

P.S. You asked about the meaning of "EkaterinaTheGreat" ... actually, I just made it up.  All I did was add "TheGreat" to my own name.  I figured if I owned a horse, I should be allowed to use it for self-glorification.

C is for Claire, who wasted away.
D is for Desmond, thrown out of the sleigh.

posted by Mademoiselle on May 4, 2006 at 10:17 PM | link to this | reply