Mary Rose 125 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 I've bought 2 x $2 and 1 x $1 tickets in our works sweeps. There's a brunch on in the office on Tuesday - got to go to work 'early' (for me) 11am to 3pm shift instead of 2pm to 6pm. There's a hat competition too - I just decided not to wear my 'cowboy' hat because of the nasty mark on the top - don't want to win the nasty prize for the most daggy & yucky hat! I might have a 'proper' bet, but it always feels like taking a bill and tearing it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northshorepom 158 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Nah. My wife is, but I cba. I love a day at the races, and also quite happy to go to a race-related booze up. But taking an hour out without drink to watch a race on the telly? Not really my thing I feel the same way about the Grand National etc at home BTW. Racing is a live thing for me. Might seem odd as I used to live 15 miles from Newmarket, was a member, and used to go to at least 4 meetings a year including always doing the Guineas festival and Cambridgeshire handicap day, but on the TV I've not really got any interest....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Rose 125 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 I bought three 50 cents mystery bets tonight in the Strawberry Hills, had to get the barman to do it for me, two for me one for a guy at work who has not got a ticket in the sweep. $1.50! The new Kerry Packer of the Melbourne Cup, 2013. I don't like betting. In some ways, it's a (typical?) Aussie contradiction; People have huge problems with booze and gambling, but having a punt and a beer is part of being an Aussie! (and a Pommie to be fair!) I guess if I was working in a place with a huge **** up tomorrow, I'd be in it. We are having a morning tea, and there could be a wet bar in the canteen area, but I usually just want to go home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
