The Race that Stops a Nation - Entry for 07 November 2007

Efficient wins the Melbourne Cup

Yesterday was the Melbourne Cup horse race and we all dutifully lined up for our lukewarm chicken, salad and champagne, well I had orange juice the party pooper's alternative, and paid hard earned moneys into various sweeps.

I had a $5, 2 $2 and 1 $1 which, for the mathemeticians amongst us, totals $10 ... all down the drain I have to tell you - no I was not a winner (sob) hang on I have a smiley to do that ... next year mebbe!

Like with all gambling when you pays yer money, you reckon on losing it. But it was a nice little break ... and then back to the grindstone.