"Hitting the Super" in Meals!

In horseracing, a superfecta bet is correctly picking the top four finishers of a race - in the correct order. In a 12 horse race, there are 11,880 possible combinations for "hitting the super", as the gamblers like to say. (Ginny helped me figure out that mathematical statistic). It is very difficult to successfully hit the super and most seasoned gamblers know it is a risky but lucrative bet. In 2005, the superfecta at the Kentucy Derby paid $864,253.20! This was due in large part because the top horses were all long shots. Most superfectas pay several hundred to several thousand dollars, so even with favorite horses in the top spots, hitting the super is a very special accomplishment.

This weekend I "hit the super" in meals, having four meals at Mom's in three days. This morning I completed the super, having breakfast at Mom's with April, Mom, Ginny and Jack, and Mary Ellen and Jim. We had bacon, potatoes, eggs, toast, coffee, juice, and a special treat - Mom's grapefruit sections. I almost hate to say it, but it was - you guessed it - Super!