I would not even put “Swift Response” on the prayer list at the London, Preston, or any of the international temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Three horses I remember betting on ( and losing, of course !) were Holy Smokes, Church Key and a nag called St. Swiftend ( the end that was swift … wasn’t! ).
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
I would not even put “Swift Response” on the prayer list at the London, Preston, or any of the international temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Anathema Premium Member about 6 years ago
I would have prayed for the horse to win. If it wins, Andy might go to church more often. If it loses nothing lost.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 6 years ago
Tell the vicar the Sunday races are a form of tithing. It’s worth a try.
rm8ty about 6 years ago
What’s the difference between a church and a poker game? In the poker game the praying is sincere.
tad1 about 6 years ago
Five will get you ten Andy’s horse would have lost anyway.
Linguist about 6 years ago
Three horses I remember betting on ( and losing, of course !) were Holy Smokes, Church Key and a nag called St. Swiftend ( the end that was swift … wasn’t! ).
pcolli about 6 years ago
I have known some very religious people who’ve had vices that are severely frowned upon.
1004mike about 6 years ago
What gets me is his unmitigated gall in always looking for an angle that precludes other people’s needs.
Sherlock5 11 months ago
“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.” James 4:3