Who the heck are you people?
Well, today I quit my job so I can devote more time to Jim's Orbit.
Just kidding, but I wish I could give more of my life to this. Especially after the overwhelming response I’ve had from people all over the country.
In the past 36 hours or so, basically since the drf.com e-newsletter that flattered us by mentioning Jim’s Orbit went out, this site has received more than 400 hits! On top of that, many of you took the time to write me, to say thanks, to wish me good luck, or just to sign up for the e-mail list. I’ve heard from horse owners in Texas, simulcast players in Virginia, track announcers in Louisiana, old friends in Kentucky. More people than I’ve even had time to respond to.
A big thank you to everyone who has offered encouragement, either directly or just by taking a few minutes to read any of this. I am in awe. I knew a lot of people liked to bet on Texas racing, and a lot of people liked to go to the races now and then to socialize or get away from the house, but I never expected so many people to give a darn what some hack in Houston was writing about it all.
So this is how word spreads in the 21st century. I started this thing early in the morning on New Year’s Eve when I couldn’t sleep. A few days later, after I had three or four posts completed, I told a few friends, no more than 10 people. And that’s all I did. Next thing I know there’s a link on drf.com, there’s a link at texasthoroughbred.com, and this page is on its way to being viewed 500 times within one week of the day I first told anyone about it.
Who the heck are you people and where did you all come from?
While I’m shocked by the response, it does reinforce the simple thought that spawned this in the first place. Namely, that fans of Texas racing are in need of more outlets for original coverage.
I hope more of you will take time to add comments at the end of the posts, too. Let me and other readers know what you think about what’s going on in the sport. I don’t want this to be too much of a one-way conversation.
Anyway, thanks again for checking this out. You make me want to be a better blogger!
Just kidding, but I wish I could give more of my life to this. Especially after the overwhelming response I’ve had from people all over the country.
In the past 36 hours or so, basically since the drf.com e-newsletter that flattered us by mentioning Jim’s Orbit went out, this site has received more than 400 hits! On top of that, many of you took the time to write me, to say thanks, to wish me good luck, or just to sign up for the e-mail list. I’ve heard from horse owners in Texas, simulcast players in Virginia, track announcers in Louisiana, old friends in Kentucky. More people than I’ve even had time to respond to.
A big thank you to everyone who has offered encouragement, either directly or just by taking a few minutes to read any of this. I am in awe. I knew a lot of people liked to bet on Texas racing, and a lot of people liked to go to the races now and then to socialize or get away from the house, but I never expected so many people to give a darn what some hack in Houston was writing about it all.
So this is how word spreads in the 21st century. I started this thing early in the morning on New Year’s Eve when I couldn’t sleep. A few days later, after I had three or four posts completed, I told a few friends, no more than 10 people. And that’s all I did. Next thing I know there’s a link on drf.com, there’s a link at texasthoroughbred.com, and this page is on its way to being viewed 500 times within one week of the day I first told anyone about it.
Who the heck are you people and where did you all come from?
While I’m shocked by the response, it does reinforce the simple thought that spawned this in the first place. Namely, that fans of Texas racing are in need of more outlets for original coverage.
I hope more of you will take time to add comments at the end of the posts, too. Let me and other readers know what you think about what’s going on in the sport. I don’t want this to be too much of a one-way conversation.
Anyway, thanks again for checking this out. You make me want to be a better blogger!
posted by Jimbo @ 1/10/2007 11:33:00 PM
3 Comments:
At 1/12/2007 9:59 PM,
Anonymous said…
Great website. Really enjoyed reading it. Keep it up!
At 1/14/2007 12:32 PM,
Anonymous said…
Just caught the link from the Tx Thoroughbred Assoc. director's letter. I love it, my husband and I are owner and breeders of Racing Thoroughbreds. Not big time,we are one of the little guys. But it is my understanding that us little guys make up close to 70% of the racing owners at the Texas Tracks. Hopefully we can all become aware of the going on's at the backside as well the corporate side. If we can get enough us of together, maybe we can convince Gov. Perry of the tremendous loss Texas Racing and Breeding is taking right now. It's like a blood letting. Watching Texas Tax Money going to La, OK., and New Mexico. As their ag markets grow along with education, highways, and equine programs and they Wave at the Texas License Plates driving back home after dropping their money at the racino's, casino's etc etc.
See, I almost got off on rant there...GREAT BLOG.... KEEP IT UP
At 1/24/2007 2:10 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Jim,
We miss your presence, wit and wisdom at LSP and now we have an easy way to enjoy it from afar. Congrats on the hit count, I'll refresh it several times to bump it up a bit. This will make a good morning read. Much better than equidaily I'm sure!
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