TGJB

Although the not-quite-as-evil-as-it-was-empire is in fact that, it is still pretty evil (they are just more aligned with us now). In any event, I did fly in this morning (not on BOAC and fortunately without a paper bag on my knee). Ironically, that song is the favorite song of President Putin (when Paul McCartney had his Red Square concert in May 2003, McCartney opened with the song. Putin arrived mid-concert. As his encore, McCartney announced that he was doing a special request for a special audience member -- he then launched back into that opening number. The irony here is overwhelming.)

Since I do not know who Mall is, it is hard to say whether we have been at the same place at the same time. Chances are we were at some historic race at the same time. Mall, were you at the Affirmed-Alydar Preakness? One of the things that stick out in my mind from that day was actually a race on the undercard. There was a horse called Aborigine I think. He ran quite an impressive race that day -- to this day, the most electrifying move I have ever seen live in a horserace. Anyway, I will make this offer to Mall and any other Sheet players out there (Ragozin or Thorograph) -- if you are in town (Moscow, Russia that is) and want to catch the few American Races available to bet here in town, beers are on me.

TGJB, I am honored by your offer and accept. The only thing is, that sometimes my work can get a bit harried so we will need to work out a week that is manageable with my other workload.