May 2nd was the day of horse racing. Of course there was the Kentucky Derby – but for those of us who are geographically challenged when it comes to events in the midwest, we settle for the Virginia Gold Cup.
Now, you may know that the Gold Cup is a famous steeplechase (you know, where horses race around over jumps). What you may or may not realize is that it’s also the very best excuse, at this time of year, to flaunt skimpy dresses, enormous hats, plaid shorts and to drink your A@@ off!!
My friend Tim recently started working for a company called The Local Life. The Local Life is a network of local, online, city guides. Each city-specific group is run by a local manager, who knows the ins and outs and great events and happenings of that area! Great concept! Tim just helped to launch The Bethesda Life, The Alexandria Life and The Arlington Life. The launch party was at, you guessed it, the Gold Cup!
Check out the hats!
Got a kick out of this sign!
As the day wore on, the Local Life tent got more and more crowded. Everyone kept packing in, saying that the Local Life tent was the best tent at the whole race! People were leaving their college alum tents to come to ours!
The cigars were quite a hit!
There’s nothing quite like covering an event where there’s an open bar for 6 hours straight. People had such a great time – by the end, there was a whole section of folks in chairs who couldn’t walk!
As the drinking games revved up….
…the competition got fierce!
I love this shot! You just have to wonder what the heck is going on!
Yes, that’s my husband – the tall one who is laughing hysterically while trying not to appear as uncomfortable as he feels 
He looks so Bob Dylan!
Here are a couple chowing down on the stolen pork – yes, you read that right – they stole the pork from the tent next door.
Oh, I almost forgot – there were horses too! ;P
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