wellborn my hometown

Gary Bailey gave us a glimpse of his hobby of civil war re-enactments on March 1, 2008, Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. His Saturday plans were to join up with other Re-Enactors at an encampment for a bit of civil war history re-enacting at Natural Bridge, South of Tallahassee. "What will you have for lunch?" I asked (wondering if re=enactors brown bagged it) "Good stew, slow cooked in an iron pot over an outdoor fire and it is already cooking." he said with a smile.

Hannover Hof's jacket is lettered with USDF , International Champions, Saxony,Brocken and Gibraltar, each followed by dates in the 2000's. Saxony, Brocken and Gibraltar are the names of horses who won Blue Ribbons at Dressage competitions. United States Dressage Federation is where Hannover Hof enjoys participating in the December to April season. Dressage enthusiasts from around the world bring their horses to Florida to show them off in competition and also enjoy the shared way of life. The Hannover Hofs chose Wellborn in 1999 and live near fellow dressage enthusiasts the Brinkmans of Valhalla and Campbells.
Brocken is a 7 year old Hannoverian who won a blue ribbon in the regional championship competition in Wellington. Fl., two weeks ago. Gibraltar is an Andalusian Gelding gray, 11 yr. old who is 17 hands high
Another horseman breakfasted with Hannover Hof in March; Albert Bonneau, the excellent maintenance man at Valhalla. He enjoys life with extra appreciation these days due to his successes with fighting back a cancer. Albert knows that life threatening illness renews a persons outlook. "I really feel good today" says Albert. His friend boasts "Albert can fix anything that needs fixing!"

Esther Chappell R&R goes well enough that she can put 80 pounds weight on her healing bones. The walker enables her to be out breakfasting this month. Husband Ron, with a twinkle in his eye, reports that the horse's R&R is also going well.

The volunteers who made the breakfast happen this month are Bonnie and George Scott, Kathy Snowden, Linda Dye, and Jack Gaylord. Wendell Snowden says my digital camera will give me a few more photos if I reposition the batteries and moisten the terminals. It didn't work for me but he swears by it.