Saturday the 16th was the St Patricks Day Races in Broken Hill and we decided to head on in for sentimental reasons. Paul lent us his truck so we didn't have to take the van. We arrived in outback style with a bullbar and two way "breaker, breaker". Paul and Kerryn were going into the sponsors tent but with tickets at huge prices and the dress expectations set high we decided to enter the Members Stand. When we arrived the stand was in the shade for starters and on a hot day in Broken Hill very welcome. The stand overlooks the parade and presentation ring and then it was lined up with the finish post. The cream on the cake was the fact that some friends from Norfolk had saved us some seats and we settled in for the afternoon.
Ross caught up with the boys in the betting ring and out the back at the stables. Everyone is older and grayer and their kids are all grown up. It's like we haven't been away sometimes and we had a few laughs with the boys.
Also caught up with Denzo and Mick Channels who were out in the Hill after riding in an old boys contingent that heads out on bike treks every few years just to prove they still can. There were some spectacular bruises and some very stiff and sore punters.
A great day all round and Toni even won a few on the day. Ross should never have shown me how to bet using his Internet tab account and the iPad. Heheheh.
Once again a brilliant day was had by all.
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