melbourne cup
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Topic: melbourne cup
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Subject: melbourne cup
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 9:13am
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I see that the melbourne cup is on today. just wondering if anyone here gets into this or not.
I was thinking of putting on a bet but don't want to waste my money lol. Why is it that just because something only happens once a year it makes you more inclined to spend money on it. -------------  http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Leahsmummy
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 9:37am
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Yep we are, but me & dh are only doing 1 each and maybe $5 or $10 each!! So not much but abit of fun. -------------   
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Posted By: didi99
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 9:46am
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We have a sweepstake at work and if I get a chance at lunchtime I might go out and have a bet.
I like the fact that you don't have to bet alot, but it does make for a bit of excitement. -------------  Angel Babies Nov 09, May 10, Dec 10
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 11:06am
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Normally I partake in the office sweep, only 5 of us so not happening this year. I'm envious of my friend who is going to the Melbourne Cup today, its so much fun getting dressed up and going to the races, not many chances in life to wear hats.
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 2:05pm
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Just got my pick in the office sweepstake - Basaltico.
I watch the race every year and normally put a couple of dollars on one, nothing serious -------------  
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Posted By: Henna79
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 2:40pm
| we always put money on and DH even put in a bet for Alex this year |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 3:11pm
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DP is off to put a bet on for me now. have been tossing up weather on not i want to risk loosing my money or not lol. have just decided oh well i'm definitely not going to win if i don't have a try.
FX for me and all the other ladies who are brave enough to take the risk. i guess there is more chance of getting something from this that the lotto tho. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Henna79
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 5:15pm
| anyone win anything? Alex's horse came second and as we had an each way bet he is now $50 richer according to TAB website. |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 5:21pm
| we usually do $10 bets each. and the winner is whoever wins the most.....usually one or two dollars. I usually do a box trifecta and then one each way on a few others. I actually forgot to put the bets on this year - which saved us $20 as we would have got zilch. |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 6:09pm
i had the 1st place horse but didn't win anything as i had a boxed trifecta  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 6:18pm
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We get in to it as "once a year fun". We didnt win anything this year but its all about the fun of it rather than from a gambling perspective. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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