A week after arriving we headed to Fort Pierce and the St Lucie County Fair where Ev & her manager Todd had booked 3 of the food wagons. There was the Lemonade, the Daiquiri, & the Ice Cream. They make REALLY good ice cream!
We stayed in her motorhome while we were there. Does this look like we had to 'rough it' too bad?!
A special treat was watchin out the front window while the Budweiser Clydesdale horses were being exercised. One groom would be leading 3 of the big boys. And there were 3 sets of 3 horses. It was hard to see the groom as these horses are a minimum of 6 foot at the shoulder. They are really beautiful.
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Another treat was watching a demonstration of the St Lucie County Sheriff's K9 units. They had 3 dogs there that day of 3 different breeds of shepard. Dutch, German, & another one that I never heard of & can't remember the name of. These dogs & their handlers are remarkable. On command the dog will attack deputy (who is acting as the bad guy), stop immediately, or abort their attack when told. When the dog is 'at ease' the same deputy he had just attacked can pet or hug him. They are not vicious, just very well trained. Lots of time and patience go into the training of these dogs and their handlers.
Sometimes I would take Rascal (a miniature sized Opal) who is full of energy & vinegar, across the road for his duties. A couple of nights I heard what I thought was a bullfrog croaking in the slue or drainage ditch. A few days later, a fellow walking by asked me if I had seen the alligator laying right there with just his head showing! Which is the ditch just in front of the motorhome where the Dalmation went down to get a drink of water. So this was my 'bullfrog'!! Needless to say, I was a bit more cautious from then on.
We headed back to Stuart after about 10 days. Among other things, Ev & me attended a political cocktail fundraiser (my first) for a candidate running for Martin County sheriff. She has known this man and his family for several years. And from what I could tell, he is extremely well qualified and a nice man also. The event was held at the home of one of his backers that was more of a mansion than a house.
Sunday March 11 we drove to Miami to watch the Odysseo Production. It is a combination of well trained beautiful horses of many different breeds, trick riders, acrobats, & gymnists. The performers were all very enthusiastic in their riding skills, most of which were done at a full gallop, the costumes were elaborately beautiful, the trick riders very daring, and the acrobats & gymnists flipped or hung breath takingly from a variety of objects. The music and singing was done by live performers and very beautiful if sometimes a bit loud. We were entertained and well fed and we both enjoyed it immensely. The show was well worth the price of our VIP tickets. We were not allowed to take pictures but I bought a video and will share it with those who are interested in watching it.
I only have a week and half left of my visit with Aunt Ev. During the remaining time we have scheduled 2 luncheons, a dinner to attend, and a St Patricks dinner to host. I am sure with her busy schedule she will have a few other things to attend also!
I think I have gotten all the items folks back in Baja have requested me to get. The list wasn't very long and it helped that Richard is having his items mailed here to the house.
I have had a great time here with Aunt Ev but soon I will be back at Puerto Escondido and preparing for this year's Silent Auction & Raffle. See you all down the road!
