Where the surf meets the turf,
down in old Del Mar
Take a plane, take a train, take a car.
There’s a smile on every face
and a winner in each race,
where the surf meets turf at Del Mar!
-Bing Crosby.
The man could do no wrong, am I right?
Today is Opening Day at the Del Mar racetrack in San Diego and it’s a HUGE deal. (I mean, not bigger than the Kentucky Derby, but that’s ok.) I used to go every year that I lived there. My friend Brian, (who you’ll remember from here) and I used to board the double decker bus from his place in Solana Beach, ride over with our “beverages”, present our Diamond Club card and get into the races for a few bucks. I actually used to win money too… which I can’t quite say for this season at Churchill Downs.
“The Look Away”
With the horses, the people watching, the margaritas, and the winning tickets,
it was the best way to spend a day.
In San Diego, the racing circuit is only there for 8 weeks,
so you’ve got to cram in as many trips as possible because it’s gone before you know it.
And that’s what we did…
Anywho,
I miss living in San Diego every now and then,
but I REALLY miss it today.
I’m bummed that my trip a week ago didn’t coincide
with Opening Day. Oh well.
So good luck, San Diego friends.
I’ll be thinking of you!
