Dirt Travels: Churchill Downs

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Churchill Downs

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs is situated on Central Avenue. This place has been around since 1875 and is said to be the best thoroughbred race track in the world. It was renovated in 2005 for a cool price of $121 million dollars. It is most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby. It has also hosted the Breeders Cup 6 times over the past years. It is said that this event is one of the most exciting in sports history to watch. I don't know about that, but the hats that the women wear whiled in attendance are amazing! Thanks and a shout out to Julie Hatch for "kickin up her heels" to get me this sample. And I am really glad she didn't have to "pony-up" her phone number to repay the guy that went down to the track to get this for me!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of dirt do I collect? ANY! I have it from states, countries, famous tourist attractions, hometowns, beaches, ballparks, amusement parks, mountains, just about anywhere.

How do I know it is authentic? Well, unless I collect it myself, I don't. BUT the person giving it to me knows. How 'bout a little faith in others? Ultimately, I put my trust in them.

How can I send you some? That's easy! Check out the address in the side bar. Just send it in the mail.

What will I do with duplicate dirt locations? No 2 spots are exactly alike. I keep 'em all, even if I don't post them on my blog.

How much do I want? Just one tablespoon. 1 teaspoon for the bottle, and one for the extra I keep in storage. It shouldn't cost more than just a first class postage stamp. Place it in a zip lock bag to be safe. Some folks have also sent me dirt in a film canister but it does cost a little more.

When did I start my collection? Read my first post.

If you send me dirt, will I give you credit for it? DONE!

How do I keep track of it all? Well, in the beginning it was easy but over the years, as I have accumulated more, not so much. I now have a system and label all of the bottles as I go. I also only keep minimal amounts of the dirt and let the rest get donated to a good cause. The beach samples go in my salt water fish tank, the others in my garden!

What is my favorite dirt? I have 3 that I really love. One for it's looks, one for it's location, and one because of the person that sent it to me. (You know who you are.)

Where will the dirt go when I

am gone? The bottles will continue to be collected and journaled about. The daughters are in charge of that. The rest will go with me where other than...In the ground!