The Race that stops a Nation

Hi everyone,
Well this Tuesday it is the Melbourne Cup-the race that is reputed to bring Australia to a standstill while it is run. I have witnessed it many times, how people from all walks of life suddenly stop what they are doing and turn on the TV or the radio. Even people who never or rarely gamble will place a bet on the Cup. It is such a great day out. I took my Dad about four years ago. It was a horrible day in terms of weather but even so very memorable. I also won the first four races!
This year I will be watching it at home but it will still be lots of fun.
Other great news is Polly went to Melbourne for her honeymoon! I am hoping in a few weeks time we will see some little black puppies. Won’t that be a brilliant Christmas present? Fingers crossed!
She was very good about going over on the plane. And get this-she really made her new husband work for his privelege to be with her. He had to lay on the romance or so the owner told me. How cute! Trust my girl to be a romantic!
Have a happy week!
Melanie