Greyhound racing

I took April to the dogs for the first time yesterday, it was kind of a team night out but I promised April that i'd take her at some point so invited her along too.

We went to Romford, if the walk to the ground was an omen as to how the place would be I was pleasantly surprised. I had only ever been to Wimbledon before and found that quite grotty. Romford was excellent.

We booked a 2 course meal at a trackside table for £14 and had a great time. The place was tidy, had loads of staff and most surprisingly clean.

We only stayed until 9:30 (had to get back to Tonbridge) but I think I won, 3-4 times out of 7 races. Still down on the night betting wise but not a bad loss ratio considering i'm a complete amature.

One highlight was my friend James, he won once during the night but only about £1.20. During one of the races his dog was tripped by another and went arse over tit straight into the advertising hoardings. I shouldn't laugh, but it was funny. Slapstick is the finest form of comedy.

Another highlight of the night for me was during the walk to the venue, I looked down and spotted a tenner! Get in! It paid for my drinks that night! Slightly less impressive, 10% as impressive. I found £1 underneath the money slot of a pool table today at lunch. Woo hoo! They do say good things happen in threes... What will I find next???