Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Was the Play?

There are so many things to do and see here. Recently, we learned that this is the Kentucky of England. No, I don't mean there are large numbers of guys named Billy Joe and it's ok to marry your 13 year old cousin; I mean there are million dollar racehorses around here, two big race tracks, the National Stud Farm (I'll resist the urge to make a joke about that one), and big-time races held here. The National Racing Museum is here too, a nice touristy spot. This all goes down in a town about 15 minutes away from where we live, in Newmarket. As I mentioned, there is so much we want to do it would be impossible (both financially and physically) to do it all. One bright spot is, there is an entire country I can strike off my "places to go" list. Instead of just blabbing it right out, see if you can guess which country I'm talking about by the clues I give; it will be fun, like a blog-jeopardy. So as not to go on for days, I'll only go as far back as the 1970's to start. Now start thinking in Alex Trebec's voice: " In 1977 this country refused to hand over the Muslim extremist who was the "mastermind" behind the slaughter of 11 Israeli athletes and one German police officer at the 1972 Olympic Games. Instead of turning him over to the proper authorities, they let him go, on "technical" grounds. In 1986, Libya bombed a German nightclub known to be frequented by American servicemen, killing one American as well as some Germans. This country wouldn't allow us to use its air space so our boys could go open a can of whuppin' over Libya (of course, this did not prevent us from retaliating. However, our boys were so tired after flying a few hundred extra miles that they accidentally bombed this country's embassy in Libya. "Oooops, heh heh, sorry, my bad"). This country's most recent villianies include, accusing the U.S. of manufacturing evidence against Saddam Hussein, it has contributed millions of dollars to the Palestinian Authority, and, weeks after we went to war with Afghanistan, this Muslim-terrorist-brown-nosing country DEMANDED that we stop bombing Afghanistan! Not to mention Johnny Depp lives in the capital city of this country. Ok, ok, I'm making it too easy for you. Surely you all have guessed I'm talking about France. If I had any say in the matter, I'd say it's time for another "accidental" bombing some where in French air space. I hope all this doesn't sound hypocritical, considering I live but a few hours away from Ms. "I hate America" Madonna. Even though she'd like us to think she's British, with her little accent and her Brit hubby; the best I can do is lump her in with "Euro-trash" category with Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the Dixie Chicks (ok, that last one was a stretch, but not THAT much of a stretch...admit it). All told, it makes my vacation scheduling that much simpler. I just couldn't see supporting that government with our hard earned money; it would be like trying to enjoy a play while your husband is being shot in the head.