I'm throwing my hat in the ring, so to speak. Ever since we moved to Columbus and I discovered that one of America's main sporting and cultural events, the Kentucky Derby, occurs a mere three hours south of us, it has become my life's goal to attend this hallowed occasion. For years I have dreamed of donning a fabulously large sunhat and sipping my own elegant mint julep (sans alcohol, naturally) while crazily cheering for a new equine champion to be crowned. Perhaps even make a little wager of my own.But getting tickets to the blessed event is not so easy. First, you have to be a member of the Twin Spires club, operated by Churchill Downs (location of the Derby). Then you have to enter the online lottery for tickets and agree to buy a certain number of tickets if your number is drawn. Last year I signed up for the club, but after the lottery for the 2008 Derby had already closed. Drat! So yesterday, when my inbox announced the arrival of a message from the Twin Spires Club, I opened it post haste. To my joy, it announced that "Applications are now being taken for 2009 Kentucky Derby tickets." You can imagine how quickly I clicked on that little link and signed up, in hopes of being chosen for some coveted grandstand seats. No infield seats with the commoners, I want to be as close to Millionaire's Row as possible.
So keep your fingers crossed and send all your positive karma, juju, life force, whatever you want to call it, this way. Or perhaps in the direction of Louisville, KY, where the lottery will take place. If my name is drawn, however, I will only be able to thank you with words. The four tickets are already spoken for. I have a sister who is a true horse racing aficionado and, if possible, is more excited about the prospect of attending than I am. You can always sign up for your own tickets - there's still time.
The lovely mint julep: Mint, sugar, water, and bourbon.
The hats are the best part of the Derby. I will go for a tres chic black and white ensemble, of course. All summer I've been eyeing a hat at Forever 21 that would fit the bill perfectly. Maybe I should go out and see if they have any left, in the hopes that buying one will help my odds of getting tickets. You've heard of the book, "The Secret." Isn't that how it works?
The ascot scene from My Fair Lady. Love it. Eliza, think Kentucky Derby 2009.
7 comments:
I don't think I'm the aforementioned sister and I'm pretty put off by this. Pick your guests wisely Nollie. Or maybe I'll just sign up, get drawn in the lottery and then not invite you. Booyah.
Love the homage to My Fair Lady. That is always what I think of when I think of the pageantry of the derby. You would fit right in with your Audrey-esque attire!
I'll cross my fingers for you! I loved reading this post - it made me miss hanging out with you at Girls Night each week. I can't wait to see a picture of you in your hat.
That sounds like a wonderful time! If you win please be sure to document the occasion well.
Come on tickets! Momma needs a new pair of shoes! To wear to the derby of course, with a new dress and hat:)
Let's see the hat! Let's see the hat!
Crossing my fingers! Hope you get drawn. How cool would that be.
Did you see the special post just for you on my blog? :)
p.s. LOVED Goose Girl. Was surprised, really, by how much I enjoyed it.
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