tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6117474125710646110..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Sue MacKay Attacks the Bucket List Again -Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67083214847161284052014-11-16T08:14:36.628+11:002014-11-16T08:14:36.628+11:00Absolutely, Annie. It was special event for you. A...Absolutely, Annie. It was special event for you. And a darn sight quieter than ours which isn't a bad thing. :)Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23714649283635084152014-11-16T08:13:36.367+11:002014-11-16T08:13:36.367+11:00Stefanie, getting dressed up was the best part of ...Stefanie, getting dressed up was the best part of the day. My friend works in a shop in Christchurch and their race day was this week so she wore her outfit to work that day.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-34935824674767657332014-11-16T08:12:14.905+11:002014-11-16T08:12:14.905+11:00No, Lyn, but funny how their third place win got m...No, Lyn, but funny how their third place win got mentioned more than my first place. I've heard the Sevens is a big party weekend.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42463015479359574052014-11-15T19:00:35.198+11:002014-11-15T19:00:35.198+11:00Sue, you look fabulous for your outing. It sounds ...Sue, you look fabulous for your outing. It sounds like you had a ball.<br /><br />Trying to think of a big one off event - does a sleigh ride in the Alps on a perfect Boxing Day count? Blue skies, fresh powder snow, forests, vast expanses of white and bells on the sleigh. Fairy tale time.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66568436349394907802014-11-15T10:35:35.746+11:002014-11-15T10:35:35.746+11:00Lovely outfit - perfect for the cup! I've neve...Lovely outfit - perfect for the cup! I've never been to the Melbourne Cup but I've been to Stakes Day three or four times, it's the last one of the spring carnival and it's a little quieter. I love the races - especially being able to frock up and wear a fantastic hat or fascinator :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-2605136255382604532014-11-15T07:15:22.825+11:002014-11-15T07:15:22.825+11:00Love your dress Sue. The only one off event I'...Love your dress Sue. The only one off event I've attended was Wellington Sevens. It was definitely enjoyable, but you have to be comfortable with the fact that the Wellington Sevens is basically on big weekend long party to be able to enjoy yourself.<br />Did your husband and friends still call you a turncoat after your horse won?Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66904057446731163792014-11-14T18:29:49.445+11:002014-11-14T18:29:49.445+11:00Go, Helen. two ticks. That's awesome. All the ...Go, Helen. two ticks. That's awesome. All the best in your retirement - which is another word for freedom. :)Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82787455034367740072014-11-14T15:52:13.508+11:002014-11-14T15:52:13.508+11:00Hi Sue
Awesome that you got to go and I too love ...Hi Sue<br /><br />Awesome that you got to go and I too love that fasinator :) you know this is the first year of the Melbourne Cup that I can remember not having a bet or getting into a sweep I always end up working Melbournce cup day and trust me working in a club we are flat out but I am just about to cross something of my bucket list I am coming to visit New Zealand woohoo we sail on a two week cruise next Friday visiting both Islands and we are so excited the count down is on and as for another thing on the bucket list I resigned from my job of 24 years this week and I am retiring :) more time with the family and way more time to read<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30661858290400823532014-11-14T15:09:54.363+11:002014-11-14T15:09:54.363+11:00No, and I seem to remember your comments about cro...No, and I seem to remember your comments about crowd behaviour. It was so cool being all dressed up with everyone having gone to an effort. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-69149672499405168272014-11-14T13:18:58.471+11:002014-11-14T13:18:58.471+11:00Looks amazing Sue, and I love your fascinator and ...Looks amazing Sue, and I love your fascinator and dress! The most recent one off day event I attended was the Wellington Sevens...boy, that was interesting!!! Let me tell you, no-one was dressed as nicely as they do at horses races.Louisa Georgehttp://www.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-64562270788670599392014-11-14T13:05:56.176+11:002014-11-14T13:05:56.176+11:00LOL Michelle. I think our day at the Melbourne Cup...LOL Michelle. I think our day at the Melbourne Cup had to be the most expensive day of our lives, (airfares, accommodation, etc included) but like you say, worth every cent. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52729614693108067872014-11-14T12:46:55.585+11:002014-11-14T12:46:55.585+11:00Ah, the Melbourne Cup… For many years I worked for...Ah, the Melbourne Cup… For many years I worked for an on-course totalisator board (and then the TAB when they bought it out). I still develop a nervous tic whenever I hear a horse race. ;-)<br /><br />That said, Sue, I do understand the allure of a day out at a big event. The DH and I bought tickets for a hospitality package for a Premier League game (soccer) when we were in London one time. It cost a packet but worth every penny. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22342453262074836692014-11-14T11:39:11.803+11:002014-11-14T11:39:11.803+11:00That would've been so much fun, Amy. Ascot is ...That would've been so much fun, Amy. Ascot is right up there, isn't it?Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-5235715803014881602014-11-14T09:40:12.697+11:002014-11-14T09:40:12.697+11:00Hi Sue - I almost made it to Ladies Day at Ascot 2...Hi Sue - I almost made it to Ladies Day at Ascot 20 years ago but something came up at the last moment and I didn't go :-( <br />Always regretted it.....Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.com