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To see how Shelly got here read on and click the video down the page.
Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, is A DeLand, Florida based circus show that performed on the property of the Newport Grand Casino
Their website is: www.gotothecircus.com
Thanks to Becki Evans, Elvin Bale, and the Cole Bros. staff for coordinating this special opportunity.
A special thank-you to elephant trainer Louie Delmoral. He is the owner of Vanishing Giants, a traveling group of 30 Indian elephants based in Nokomis, Florida. His phone number is 941-586-7217.
Their website is: www.gotothecircus.com
Thanks to Becki Evans, Elvin Bale, and the Cole Bros. staff for coordinating this special opportunity.
A special thank-you to elephant trainer Louie Delmoral. He is the owner of Vanishing Giants, a traveling group of 30 Indian elephants based in Nokomis, Florida. His phone number is 941-586-7217.
The rain held off and we had a fantastic time. It was every bit as wonderful as one could imagine. The manager and trainer, Louie, was expecting us and he couldn't have been more gracious or more kind to us all, especially Shelly.
Next, a little bribe of an apple couldn't hurt.
Elephants sometimes make LOUD unexpected noises.
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A thank you hug!
Afterwards, we went to a restaurant for dinner and then home. What a day!
7 comments:
FANTASTIC! Kudos to Ellen for arranging this, to Harvey for filming it and to Shelly for climbing up and riding Louie (?) the elephant. I hope it was as much fun as it seems. Much love to you Shelly dear. I wish you many more fun days like this one. Absolutely delightful images - bodily functions and all. :)
Love, Alice
WOW! What a wonderful adventure! Shelly you are so brave. Ellen you are amazing for arranging all of this. I love the video.
So thrilled to see Shelly enjoying herself.
love, Heath
Dearest, Producer, Ellen, Film Editor, Harvey...Grip, Judy and Star....Shelly. What a Production, I am, confident that Siskel and Ebert would give this film 2 THUMBS UP. Shelly's ad libs were priceless. Getting the Elephant next to "Libby" to Pish, 50 gallons for the camera for her drug test, on cue, was amazing, but she missed the cup....Shelly looks fantastic. Much healthier looking then her last feature with the Statue of Libery at her Birthday. Ellen you are an amazing and considerate compassionate and wonderful person. I had tears in my eyes during the film from laughing so much during the film...and when Shelly asked if "They were going for a drive, I almost pished too. But at the end when Shelly embraced the elephant and the trainer these tears just came a tumbling down my cheek, What a wonderful experience you had and the treasure is for also sharing it with us, who love you all so much. Like Libby the elephant, was that her name? I know none of us will ever forget this experience and or video....Thanks Unk E...Shel the rate your are going, maybe when you come to Hilton Head in October, we can go swimming with the Dolphins...Or if YOU are not game for that,Howsa bout a cup of SheCrab soup...It is very good there, Love E
Shelly that video was the incarnation of our phone conversation. What a fantastic afternoon you all had and what a joy it was to share it. I think I'll be smiling for days just thinking about it. Ellen, kudos for making the arrangements. Your spirit is an inspiration.
Love to all and Harvey, thanks for making it possible for us to share the joy!
Aunt Sally
Ok, I can't stop crying. It was so awesome seeing you do something that meant so much to you. I'm so glad that I was able to see you experience something so incredible. It looks like you had a blast. Uncle Harvey, thank you for getting on video for us to see and Ellen, what can I say, you always go ALL OUT. What a great sister you are. I love you all and miss you terribly.
Your little cousin, Jill
Ellen -- You did a good thing!!!
Harvey & film crew -- Ditto!!!
Shelly -- WAYTOGOSHELLY! It was
better than watching the Red Sox beat the crap outa the Yankees!!!
Love, Lore & Hutch
Hey Shelly!!!
Way cool!
Love,
the Kenny Scherdell Fam
<3 <3 <3
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