We were out in Holopaw, just south of St. Cloud, Florida, to participate in honoring the pre-eminent Florida author, Patrick D. Smith. If you have not read ‘A Land Remembered’, you must. Especially if you are a Floridian.

The event was held at ‘Forever Florida’, a working cattle ranch and destination for Floridians or tourists to learn and participate in horse riding, cattle roping and experience an eco-safari.

Sandra manned the ‘Florida Trail’ area and I drew caricatures. Volunteering, of course. After the event I drew Rose, “The Boss” of the gift area and restaurant. She apparently has had a bit of a problem keeping wine glasses intact.

Met with Rob Labby and Manfred Wegscheider Friday afternoon at Bakely’s in Winter Park. Had a great time! Rob’s a blast! A lot of talkin’ and joking!

 They gave me a great book of cartoon illustrations by Austrian artist Manfred Deix. WOW! What a collection!

 I first met Rob when he was a Keystone Kop at the former attraction, Stars Hall of Fame. That was 25 years ago! Yikes!

 After Orlando Remembered and a haircut headed over to the Orlando Veterans Administration nursing care area. I drew a number of our greatest American heroes for a couple hours. I took photos of two, Luis and Jim.