No it is not my birthday it is my dear husband's birthday today , a significant birthday too I might add . Happy Birthday Bill !!!
On the weekend we went to Cape Breton to my home town where there was a race in my Dad's honor , my father was an avid Harness racing fan in all aspects, he owned , trained and raced horses for many years and then my brother owned horses for a while so he helped out with the training and care of his horses . I was really very happy that this race took place at the track he loved so much and spent so many hours through his life . The winning horse received a cooler(blanket) which had my Dad's name and the date embroidered on it . I wish I could have gotten a photo of the blanket and hope to do so in the future . Here are a few photos of the event .
The starting gate , as the horses aim to win this race .
It was a hot dry day and the track was extra dusting resulting in a very bad hair day , my hair felt like sand paper :-)
A little closer photo of a winning horse , it was sure great to be at the track , it brought back so many wonderful memories of days at the track with my Dad , he knew his horses well and although I never did get my own horse the love of horses is still as strong for me as it was as a young girl beside my dad in the stalls . Don't you think there is something very magestic about a horse , powerful , swift and beautiful !! I did a little betting but never won , but I really didn't care I was having fun and it was wonderful to be there with our family , my sisters , my brother and my Mom of course who was so proud to have this honor for my very special dad .
No sewing to report so I will be off now to enjoy this beautiful day , thanks for stopping by and enjoy what makes you happy .
hugs Sheila
What a special honour! Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad would have loved the. Day... What a wonderful way to remember him...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you to spend the day in fond memory of your dad! Thanks for sharing your story!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful day, how special for the racing committee to honour your Dad in such a way. Birthday wishes to your DH as well :-)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you could all be there to celebrate this special memory day with your family. What an honor.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely way to honor your dad and a nice way for your family to be together.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bill. The day in honour of your Dad looked fabulous. Such a special memory to honour him. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to honour your Dad.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to Bill.... and a great day and wonderful tribute to your dad....x
ReplyDeleteHugz
Happy birthday to your honey bunny! What a lovely tribute for your dad.
ReplyDeleteA great way to remember your Dad Sheila!! Say Happy Birthday to Bill for me...
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Happy Belated Birthday to Bill!! What fun for you to experience such a loving tribute to you dad, and what fun for us that you shared!!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your hubby had a great birthday! What a neat race in memory of your Dad. The last photo is great-the horses look like they are really moving. How neat to have those memories of time spent with your Dad and horses too.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a special day and a wonderful way to honour the memory of your father! Hugs Wendy
ReplyDeleteA wonderful family day to honour your Dad. So nice. Great photos, thanks for sharing.
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