Finally! Pictures! We had not yet seen Santa Fe Freight and Lou and Elizabeth, so now you can see them all decked out, giving free carriage rides to the public in their beautiful cart!
In one picture, Lou gives a little "talk" to my teen-age son, and his friend Nate.
Cassidy and Rachel helped out a great deal in the Kid's Korral over the weekend. Their favorite activity was the "Pick A Duck" for the little ones. When the tub sprang a leak, the ducks were picked up from the picnic table! LOL
Rachel and Cassidy also were very busy helping pass out John Deere hats as well as other promotional materials. Hats off to the girls for their hard work. Zach and Nate were also present at the Kid's Korral, and we appreciate their help. They did also sit at the ASAP booth. Couldn't resist putting up a picture of 16 year old rat terrier, Tina, who sported her "Snuggie" diaper while at the motel (just in case)...... Did I mention that Thursday as we were unloading the trailer to set up, my son's friend Nate laughed and pointed in surprise as a cat leaped out of the saddle compartment and darted under the trailer. Of course, it was "Stormy", our big tabby and white resident snoop. He had stowed away all the way to Madison, and because the weather was so miserable, he ended up staying at the motel with us for three nights as well. So.......here was Sue, sharing a double bed with daughter Rachel and her friend, two dogs, and a cat who tries to suck your clothing while you sleep! He really seemed to take a particular liking to Nate, though. Poor Nate! Luckily we had time to go to Walmart to stock up on kennel cab, litter pan, and cat food.....sigh....... Did I also get to share with you that there was a failed attempt of an abduction in the parking lot of the motel Friday night? I just happened to be out in the dark by myself, getting ready to go and pick up the boys from the rodeo at the Alliant Energy Center. A van (not in good shape) with two guys pulled up and tried to talk me over to them, stating that they needed help immediately. I am usually the Good Samaritan and have never felt afraid traveling or speaking with people, but this dark parking lot, combined with no security cameras, and two very shady-looking guys, had me immediately alarmed. I told them to hold on for a moment, walked calmly to my truck, then locked all the doors and picked up my phone. I phoned the front desk, who immediately phoned the police. The van, seeing that I was not going to get back out, pulled quickly around the back of the lot. I was asked by the motel employees to try to get a plate. I was shaking, but pulled the truck around and saw them let a man out of the van who darted between two vehicles. I got the plate and called it in. The van quickly exited the lot to the left and took off. I was still trembling, my gut telling me it was a close call. The authorities ran the plates, and the plates were expired, and did not match the description of the vehicle. Wow......just confirmed to me that they were up to no good. I must have had my guardian angel out there that night - thank God. Despite the weather, despite the cold, we had a great time and got to share our passion for Standardbreds with anyone who would listen. Our Saturday noon crowd was fantastic - wish we had gotten time slots like that every day, but who knows? There's always next year! Thank you to all and hope you enjoy the pictures! Sue
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In one picture, Lou gives a little "talk" to my teen-age son, and his friend Nate.
Cassidy and Rachel helped out a great deal in the Kid's Korral over the weekend. Their favorite activity was the "Pick A Duck" for the little ones. When the tub sprang a leak, the ducks were picked up from the picnic table! LOL
Rachel and Cassidy also were very busy helping pass out John Deere hats as well as other promotional materials. Hats off to the girls for their hard work. Zach and Nate were also present at the Kid's Korral, and we appreciate their help. They did also sit at the ASAP booth. Couldn't resist putting up a picture of 16 year old rat terrier, Tina, who sported her "Snuggie" diaper while at the motel (just in case)...... Did I mention that Thursday as we were unloading the trailer to set up, my son's friend Nate laughed and pointed in surprise as a cat leaped out of the saddle compartment and darted under the trailer. Of course, it was "Stormy", our big tabby and white resident snoop. He had stowed away all the way to Madison, and because the weather was so miserable, he ended up staying at the motel with us for three nights as well. So.......here was Sue, sharing a double bed with daughter Rachel and her friend, two dogs, and a cat who tries to suck your clothing while you sleep! He really seemed to take a particular liking to Nate, though. Poor Nate! Luckily we had time to go to Walmart to stock up on kennel cab, litter pan, and cat food.....sigh....... Did I also get to share with you that there was a failed attempt of an abduction in the parking lot of the motel Friday night? I just happened to be out in the dark by myself, getting ready to go and pick up the boys from the rodeo at the Alliant Energy Center. A van (not in good shape) with two guys pulled up and tried to talk me over to them, stating that they needed help immediately. I am usually the Good Samaritan and have never felt afraid traveling or speaking with people, but this dark parking lot, combined with no security cameras, and two very shady-looking guys, had me immediately alarmed. I told them to hold on for a moment, walked calmly to my truck, then locked all the doors and picked up my phone. I phoned the front desk, who immediately phoned the police. The van, seeing that I was not going to get back out, pulled quickly around the back of the lot. I was asked by the motel employees to try to get a plate. I was shaking, but pulled the truck around and saw them let a man out of the van who darted between two vehicles. I got the plate and called it in. The van quickly exited the lot to the left and took off. I was still trembling, my gut telling me it was a close call. The authorities ran the plates, and the plates were expired, and did not match the description of the vehicle. Wow......just confirmed to me that they were up to no good. I must have had my guardian angel out there that night - thank God. Despite the weather, despite the cold, we had a great time and got to share our passion for Standardbreds with anyone who would listen. Our Saturday noon crowd was fantastic - wish we had gotten time slots like that every day, but who knows? There's always next year! Thank you to all and hope you enjoy the pictures! Sue
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