FL 1-27-15

Today Oscar went to Doggy Day Care for the first time. Since Ruth and I wished to see some sites that were not dog friendly, we webulated for dog care. One popped up between us and the place we wanted to go so we decided to try it.

Turns out it was quite the place. The Pet Corral Resort, located in Cape Coral, had two large outdoor fenced exercise areas (one for large and one for small dogs). It also had grooming and veterinarian services!

With Oscar settled in Pamperville, we took off for Edison's Winter home in Ft. Myers. It was a beautiful 70 degree day with that FLORDIA blue sky. Just right for a tour of the place narrated by our very knowledgeable guide. We learned many new facts about both Thomas Edison and his friend and FL neighbor, Henry Ford. I took many photos, including some of Melvin. But, this is a place you need to see for yourself. Having seen the Newport RI mansions of the Vanderbuilt's and others, I was shocked at how ordinary and functional these two homes were. After all, Henry was one of the wealthiest men in the world when he bought this home. Obviously they were built for relaxation not just to impress. And at the time, early 1900's, they were very remote!

On our why back to retrieve Oscar, we stopped for lunch at Perkins. Oh ya, I also let a full pecan pie follow me back to Gracie.

When we picked up Oscar, he was WIRED !! It took several minutes to settle him down once we got in the Burb. Not sure if he was that glad to see us, or if he had met a girl friend. Guess we'll solve that when we pick him up tomorrow. He got lots of attention and was very well cared for. Yep, back to the resort for him while we go for an Air boat ride.

When we returned to the CG, Oscar ate and crashed.