Once a year the Avenues for Independence, a local organization that aids retarded people, hold a fund raising outing at Arlington Park Race Track. We usually invite a friend to join us for the afternoon. This day our friend, Shirley, joined us.
This past Saturday was a glorious day. The weather was perfect. We arrived at the track early to scan the program. We were surprised to find a table reserved for us. After placing bets for the first race we lined up at the buffet table for some food. Spread out before us were bowls of salads, bruschetta, hot plates of chicken, turkey, pasta mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Since I never tasted a turkey dish I didn’t like, I piled my plate with thick slices of roasted turkey with mashed potatoes slathered with gravy. Needless to say the food was terrific.
All afternoon we talked and bet the horses. Every race found us looking out the huge windows cheering our horses to victory. However, only Rosemary found her way back to the betting windows to collect. In the picture showing the horses crossing the finish line, my horse is yet to make it into the scene. For all I know he may still be running.
Today’s candy had some specials tastes. We helped a worthy cause, while at the same time we enjoyed good food and the company of friends. I’m amazed at the fact that so much candy involves good friends and good food.
This trek to 70 isn’t too bad.
Ciao
This past Saturday was a glorious day. The weather was perfect. We arrived at the track early to scan the program. We were surprised to find a table reserved for us. After placing bets for the first race we lined up at the buffet table for some food. Spread out before us were bowls of salads, bruschetta, hot plates of chicken, turkey, pasta mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Since I never tasted a turkey dish I didn’t like, I piled my plate with thick slices of roasted turkey with mashed potatoes slathered with gravy. Needless to say the food was terrific.
All afternoon we talked and bet the horses. Every race found us looking out the huge windows cheering our horses to victory. However, only Rosemary found her way back to the betting windows to collect. In the picture showing the horses crossing the finish line, my horse is yet to make it into the scene. For all I know he may still be running.
Today’s candy had some specials tastes. We helped a worthy cause, while at the same time we enjoyed good food and the company of friends. I’m amazed at the fact that so much candy involves good friends and good food.
This trek to 70 isn’t too bad.
Ciao
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