tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post1260575557371770477..comments2008-11-10T07:40:07.476+11:00Lillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-45257240333541037042008-11-10T07:17:00.000+11:002008-11-10T07:17:00.000+11:00Obama winning the presidential race made me proud of our country and proud to be an American on this great day.Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-45072506261554073042008-11-08T21:38:00.000+11:002008-11-08T21:38:00.000+11:00I was very pleased with myself recently when I was with the kids and a driver was very rude to us as we crossed the road. I was very polite and wished them a good day as they drove by waving the finger. My daughter was very impressed.Colin Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991363859883869289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-22668982391373399552008-11-08T15:02:00.000+11:002008-11-08T15:02:00.000+11:00Can you believe that that nose was the difference between winning millions and 800 thousand (or something like that).<BR/><BR/>Love the underdog mentality! Never giving up on someone...awesome Aussie trait!Tashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852274995696256872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-48228040087200000652008-11-08T07:35:00.000+11:002008-11-08T07:35:00.000+11:00Very nice. Thank you for your kind thoughts of unity. <BR/><BR/>No more champagne, I've had enough. Seriously! ;o)Awake In Rochesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465625764113100378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-46458199324135432562008-11-07T19:21:00.000+11:002008-11-07T19:21:00.000+11:00Just wanted to let you know that because I enjoy your blog so much, I have tagged you in a Meme - (lucky you).<BR/>Please visit my blog for more info!Lavender n Lattéshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00783456983649558037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-52604068317498882722008-11-07T14:25:00.000+11:002008-11-07T14:25:00.000+11:00um, what's with the horse closer to the camera? it's tiny! look at its length relative to the big fella. and look at the jockey on the foreground horse - he's way ahead. that horse gets my vote for courage, even if the other equine was fortunate enough to get the longer nose awarded to him in the gene pool. come to think of it, obama has a wonderful nose, too. hmmmm....horatio salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02089447145562619151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-84173810922034883352008-11-07T13:49:00.000+11:002008-11-07T13:49:00.000+11:00Amazing post and I agree sometime having a big nose has its advantages.That was really a close race!<BR/><BR/>Reminds me of my dad - loved horse races and gambling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-90187903435490704732008-11-07T13:31:00.000+11:002008-11-07T13:31:00.000+11:00It was a great race! He won by a nostril!Dee from Downunderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07777307445206154909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-50149329437139317802008-11-07T12:21:00.000+11:002008-11-07T12:21:00.000+11:00I am writing here to thank you for stopping by my place to send your well wishes for my daughter. She is on the mend :) Thank God!<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to say how awesome I think it is that your father writes on your blog! That is AWESOME, I am inspired! Calling my folks now :)<BR/><BR/>Much Love to you<BR/><BR/>Carly xCarlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586501928364642712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-13876556486996477802008-11-07T08:54:00.000+11:002008-11-07T08:54:00.000+11:00Thank you Lilly - for not making us feel like "Ugly Americans" as so many do. And thank you for recognizing that although we don't do everything right, we want to make change...and peace. <BR/><BR/>Those words mean everything. <BR/><BR/>When I was young, I loved Aussies purely for their accents. As I got older, I loved their fun-loving ways, and as I'm even older yet...I feel a sort of kinship with you guys. It may not make sense to anyone but me...but damn if I wish our countries weren't so far apart.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203114105792439797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-42924379616395240942008-11-07T04:35:00.000+11:002008-11-07T04:35:00.000+11:00Hi Lilly, thoroughly enjoyed your post. I've never been to see a horse race, but I always have a flutter on the Grand National. I've even been known to pick the odd winner. As for the election, as you know, I'm not too fond of politics it really bores me. However, I did enjoy seeing the aftermath of the election and it was great to see McCain being so dignified in defeat.Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14629046815891618029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-13757361861999870422008-11-07T04:16:00.000+11:002008-11-07T04:16:00.000+11:00Holy Crap that's a close race!SuZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13674931708266817029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-72385237511359201052008-11-07T03:29:00.000+11:002008-11-07T03:29:00.000+11:00Well said Lilly! There is a lot of hope in our country now and I hope that our new leader's actions are made for the good of our people and others elsewhere.<BR/>~Christine :)Christinehttp://www.dubuhdudesigns.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-56893982623666366622008-11-07T01:02:00.000+11:002008-11-07T01:02:00.000+11:00Excellent post - thought-provoking and with your usual wit on display!<BR/>How's your sugar intake today?<BR/>Just kidding!<BR/>Sure is a privilege to be your blogging buddy/friend in this crazy internet world we belong to.<BR/>Have a great day!<BR/>JloJudi "Jlo" Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-64755866819957291272008-11-07T00:03:00.000+11:002008-11-07T00:03:00.000+11:00Hi Lilly, what a great post. You brightened my day! I agree about McCain, his whole campaign was kind of disappointing (I was veeeeery tired of the whole smear campaign) but he was a very gracious loser. I actually liked him more after he lost!<BR/>Thanks for the great morning inspiration!:)<BR/>-MandyMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09715019686978266807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-68818539373385873662008-11-06T22:46:00.000+11:002008-11-06T22:46:00.000+11:00Loved this post it has been the most novel one I have read across the blogosphere on the election. Well done to you.Tahlianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-12757022224832510162008-11-06T17:27:00.000+11:002008-11-06T17:27:00.000+11:00thanks for your very lovely words, Lilly.<BR/>and thanks, too, for the wisdom you impart. :)nina kuriloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01155398610923645091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-46492670995183793182008-11-06T16:07:00.000+11:002008-11-06T16:07:00.000+11:00I'm honestly ready for change. Our country needs serious help and I hope things get better. Great post as always!LoneStarVintageClothinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243129011316366663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-89155385678975095312008-11-06T15:59:00.000+11:002008-11-06T15:59:00.000+11:00Well I must be an Australian at heart, for I always pull for the underdog. So which horse won?<BR/><BR/>I agree John McCain did himself and our country proud with his gracious concession speech. I hope we all can pull together and make those changes that have been needed for a long time. I must say also that Obama was very inspirational with his speech.Eric S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13214969358950690069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-71411914718680173742008-11-06T15:00:00.000+11:002008-11-06T15:00:00.000+11:00What a great "race" blog. And while we congratulate the Australian and US winners, I remember Des saying he'd be going for the Races; Would love to hear his impressions too. <BR/><BR/>And maybe you forgot one more phrase that we need to mug up when losing/winning: the "spirit" of the thing, the spiirit in which the game is played etc etc. The last test match begins today, and I hope everyone learns to behave, whether they win or lose, like Obama/Mccain/Viewed etc did.ugich konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-72917314829262515732008-11-06T14:15:00.000+11:002008-11-06T14:15:00.000+11:00Wonderful post, and great advice.<BR/><BR/>Last night was super, and I'm once again proud to announce that I'm an American!<BR/><BR/>You are so right about McCain; he gave a gracious concession speech.Granhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821808042889216134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-51085029959711400122008-11-06T13:58:00.000+11:002008-11-06T13:58:00.000+11:00Wonderful post, Lilly. It sounds like Cup Day is very similar to The Kentucky Derby, both in it's importance to your country and all the pomp and circumstance. I hope you had a terrific time despite your loss. Did your Dad have better luck?<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your thoughts on our election. It has been the most bitter, disgusting and embarrassing political fight that we have ever experienced and I am so, so happy it is over. And, though my candidate did not win I truly love my country and hope we going to head in the right direction.<BR/><BR/>I know the rest of the entire world wanted Obama to win, so maybe there can be a start of mending our image internationally. But, in any case, Obama has an incredibly difficult task ahead of him. He not only has to prove himself to the Republican party, he also has to prove himself to his own party - and that may actually be the more difficult task.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for another great post, and for making me laugh with you terrific sense of humor.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00994185648078518634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-37201329583644625242008-11-06T13:29:00.000+11:002008-11-06T13:29:00.000+11:00This was funny and serious at the same time. I love horses and horse racing but do not frequent the races often. Interesting times ahead for the US and I am glad that it is seen as apopular choice right around the world. It is going to take a long time to fix the issues and I hope people do not get impatient. As for Sly Stallone - the first Rocky was good then after that it was all downhill. Too funny Lilly.Stefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-3394330194730965842008-11-06T13:16:00.000+11:002008-11-06T13:16:00.000+11:00Hi Lilly!!<BR/>I've love your post today! Thank you for thinking of us Americans!!<BR/>Be a sweetie and thanks for coming by to share our reunion with me.<BR/>Be a sweetie,<BR/>Shelia :)Sheliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01873141703727416233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-58672338113919577682008-11-06T12:28:00.000+11:002008-11-06T12:28:00.000+11:00Thank you Lilly - you have a wonderful blog and are a terrific writer. I'm stealing the quote (see, I admit it!) for my own blog. Like many, I feel very proud to be an American today - and I think the election of Obama may finally be the healing we all need for the scar of racism and slavery that we have lived with since our country's inception. We have come a long way - now if we could just get over the "gays marrying" thing.... <BR/><BR/>Well, one day at a time! I'm breaking out the champagne.<BR/><BR/>Warmly,<BR/>~LauraLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06850130802615924865noreply@blogger.com