The Dogs

One afternoon we went to the “Dog Races”. I’ve often heard of dog racing in Florida. We went on the day that we could get in for 50 cents, and they offered hotdogs, popcorn, pop and beer for 50 cents. We ate lunch there, quite cheaply! It was interesting to watch the greyhound dogs get ready for the races with their handlers, and fun to watch them race. We sat down in the front rows, so we got a good view of them. Greyhounds are very elegant looking, with their long legs and they were fun to watch. I bet on a few races, always choosing a dog “to show”, not big money. One time I won $2.80 and another time $4.30. Bill told us that his brother in law a few weeks before, on his visit, won $1100 on a $2.00 bet. Bob told me when we left that with our lunch, popcorn, pop, and the chances we took, that we only spent $17.00. Not bad for an afternoon of entertainment and something new.