We've Gone to the Dogs

We have been planning to go to the dog races for the last 3 weeks. Poor health and cool weather kept us postponing the day. Yesterday was picked as our outing to the races. Four couples drove to Bonita Springs to the track.Sunny and breezy,just right for a day of fun,laughter and friendship. First of all--feed our faces.Hot dogs piled with sauerkraut and a cold drink. Now we are ready for the races.Check our programs,pick our dogs and place our $2. bets.(Big gamblers !) The dogs are paraded before us.Have we made the right choices? Male,female,large,small,past history of times and races. Decisions,decisions! The bugle sounds post time and here comes Sparky! The mechanical rabbit screeches toward the starting gate and THEN they're off. Aku Bovill loved to say,"Here comes the bunny, there goes my money." Those beautiful greyhounds race their hearts out trying to be first to the finish line.The fans are cheering for their favourite dog. Winners wave their tickets in the air, losers throw their paper bets to the floor. Oh boy, a win of $2.80. On to the next race. Now for a little fun. Let's pool our money and place a bigger bet with the chance of winning a little more. Four couples,four dogs to choose and the excitement heightens. This method continues through the afternoon. Four couples pick; four women pick;four fellows pick;etc. The girls pick just right. Oh, we're in for the big money! Sorry! You didn't read the fine print. You have to pick winners in 2 races for the big winnings. Oh well,$50. sounds pretty good. The next big gamble paid much better.Three gals,plus Bob hit a $331. pot. Now there's lots of cheers and smiles. Are we having fun? You bet your sweet bippy! All in all,you win some,you lose some. By late afternoon we are ready to move on to a lovely dinner at a special Italian eatery. Candlelight, a glass of wine,a plate of pasta,a mellow ending to the day. This is just one afternoon out of the many wonderful experiences we have here with our friends in Naples.