A Night on the Town! (Day 058)

Vero Beach Municipal Marina, Vero Beach, FL Mooring Ball 31 MM 951.7
Lay Day

Weather: Sunny; wind has diminished to <>Comment: After breakfast, we rode the bus into town, transferred to the Route 2 bus and were off to Target where, among other things, we purchased a 19 inch TV with built in DVD player. This unit will replace the small 9 inch unit we have been using. We still only watch DVD’s as we do not have an antennae that would allow us to watch TV programs. We don’t think we’re missing anything, except perhaps for “Dancing with the Stars.” Besides Mom, a lot of boaters seem to watch that show!

In the evening, the crew of SUNSHINE and Tally Ho met at the dinghy dock for a special evening out. Following a short walk to the Riverside Restaurant, we enjoyed scrumptious meals at ½ off. The discount was provided because we had purchased Theater tickets. We paid for the meal with the “gift” card we purchased when we brunched at the same establishment last Sunday. For $50, we received a gift card in the same amount and vouchers for two theater tickets. The tickets themselves would have cost $40.00. In addition, by showing the theater tickets, we were entitled to one-half off the cost of the meals! What a deal!!

The dinner was delightful and very relaxing. After coffee, we were off to the theater, only a short walk away, to enjoy the opening night production of “Souvenir.” The play chronicled the singing career of Florence Jenkins and her pianist Cosme McMoon and occurs during the early 1900’s. The show was both poignant and funny. Ms. Jenkins had supreme confidence in her singing ability and told her accompanist that music was in the ear of the beholder.

Since it was opening night, and most of the patrons were season ticket holders, there was a champagne reception after the show. What a treat. We sipped champagne and sampled a variety of canapés before heading back to our respective boats.

Arial view of our mooring in Vero Beach, FL



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