LEX Horse & Bourbon DO XIV, April 12-14, 2019
Apr 3, 2019, 5:41 pm
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I am also potentially interested in breakfast at Keeneland (either track kitchen or the trackside breakfast) on Saturday. I don't get into LEX until Friday 10 or 10:30 so no Friday dinner for me in the area.
Apr 4, 2019, 9:38 am
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Traditional lakeside Saturday 5 pm cocktail party to be at my brother/SIL's house across water from parents' this year.
Please plan to bring something like dessert, beer, wine, side dish, etc. I will have cold cuts, bread, lettuce/tomato, chips, condiments, etc.
Anyone who want to come early to set up chairs/tables/food is welcome. Details to follow by FT PM.
Please plan to bring something like dessert, beer, wine, side dish, etc. I will have cold cuts, bread, lettuce/tomato, chips, condiments, etc.
Anyone who want to come early to set up chairs/tables/food is welcome. Details to follow by FT PM.
Apr 4, 2019, 9:42 am
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Maker's Mark bottle signing at Keeneland 4/12/19 early morning. Bring your own bottle(s).
https://keeneland.com/2019-makers-mark-bottle-signing
Apr 8, 2019, 9:59 am
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Have sent a PM to all attendees with info on the Saturday afternoon lakeside party. 5 pm. Let me know if you did not receive or have questions.
See you in a few days. I will arrive Thursday, staying at Hyatt Regency downtown. Would be up for some social activity if anyone will be in town by then.
See you in a few days. I will arrive Thursday, staying at Hyatt Regency downtown. Would be up for some social activity if anyone will be in town by then.
Apr 8, 2019, 2:49 pm
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Have sent a PM to all attendees with info on the Saturday afternoon lakeside party. 5 pm. Let me know if you did not receive or have questions.
See you in a few days. I will arrive Thursday, staying at Hyatt Regency downtown. Would be up for some social activity if anyone will be in town by then.
See you in a few days. I will arrive Thursday, staying at Hyatt Regency downtown. Would be up for some social activity if anyone will be in town by then.
Apr 9, 2019, 6:59 pm
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Trackside breakfast is not the same as the Track Kitchen. Trackside is a different deal held Saturdays only with commentary during morning workouts. We did it once years ago at one of the earliest H&B DOs. Wonder if per TMB's message below it's been canceled?
For anyone looking for additional Saturday morning activities, there appears to still be 1 spot left for Darley at Jonabell Farm's tour at 10:30.
Anyone have any distillery ideas for Friday? I might take a run over to Louisville or Bardstown.
Apr 10, 2019, 12:34 pm
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Weather forecast this weekend F/S/S looks like highs around 70, possible rain Fri and Sunday.
If anyone is interested in the Icelandic horse farm Saturday morning, let me know so I can contact my friend who owns it.
Apr 10, 2019, 7:49 pm
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Looks like it's shaping up to be a great weekend. Thanks to Win and other for getting things setup. Forecast temps are higher than I remember any other Spring LEX DO!
I might be interested in the horse farm Saturday morning - if there is already a large enough group going. Would be most interested, however, in a distillery visit or two on Saturday? Does anyone have any tasting plans for Saturday?
-FlyerBeek
I might be interested in the horse farm Saturday morning - if there is already a large enough group going. Would be most interested, however, in a distillery visit or two on Saturday? Does anyone have any tasting plans for Saturday?
-FlyerBeek
Apr 10, 2019, 9:17 pm
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Looks like it's shaping up to be a great weekend. Thanks to Win and other for getting things setup. Forecast temps are higher than I remember any other Spring LEX DO!
I might be interested in the horse farm Saturday morning - if there is already a large enough group going. Would be most interested, however, in a distillery visit or two on Saturday? Does anyone have any tasting plans for Saturday?
-FlyerBeek
I might be interested in the horse farm Saturday morning - if there is already a large enough group going. Would be most interested, however, in a distillery visit or two on Saturday? Does anyone have any tasting plans for Saturday?
-FlyerBeek
Apr 10, 2019, 9:36 pm
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Here is what the website says:
"Enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning works at Keeneland at Sunrise Trackside every Saturday during the race meet at Keeneland!
• Breakfast with the Works (7:00 – 8:30 AM) Enjoy breakfast in the trackside Equestrian Dining Room for $8 (kids five and under eat free).
• Children’s Activities (7:30 – 9:00 AM) Visit the Kids Club Corner and meet Keeneland mascot Buckles. There will be free activities, including photos in jockey silks, face painting, and more.
• Tours (7:30 – 10:00 AM) Learn about Keeneland through a guided walking tour of the grounds. Tour groups will depart from the welcome stand in the Paddock.
• Paddock Demo (9:00 AM) Watch a live, educational equine demonstration take place in the saddling paddock, with a new guest each Saturday.
Reservations are not taken or needed, Admission is free. All Saturday morning activities continue rain or shine."
Apr 11, 2019, 9:23 am
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Some last-minute work came up so unfortunately I won't be able to make it this time. Thanks to toomanybooks as usual for organizing, and have a great weekend in LEX, all.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:46 am
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I have arranged with rxgeek for u2fan to take your seat at Heirloom.
Apr 12, 2019, 9:24 am
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Several of us are going here for the 1 pm tour today, Friday
Bluegrass Distillers. 501 w 6th. No reservations needed.
Combine with w 6th brewing (and the takeout fish place next door) maybe.
Bluegrass Distillers. 501 w 6th. No reservations needed.
Combine with w 6th brewing (and the takeout fish place next door) maybe.
Apr 12, 2019, 9:52 am
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“Frozen on Ice” is going on next door at Rupp Arena this weekend. No wonder everything is packed.
Never saw so many floor-length pale blue princess dresses in my life.
Never saw so many floor-length pale blue princess dresses in my life.
Apr 12, 2019, 11:06 am
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I should arrive in the LEX area around 10 PM tonight; if anyone wants to get together at Beer Trappe (or elsewhere) let me know. (If you don't have my phone # just let toomanybooks know and he can pass the message on.)