Carriage 'N Shake
By Bruce and Vida Larson
18 October 2007
On Saturday, we joined Joe Mangano, owner of Downtown Horse and Carriage, at a wedding he was providing his services for. Afterward, we decided to relax with some refreshments from Steak 'N Shake at Uptown Altamonte on State Road 436. We also decided to trot up there in the horse drawn carriage.
Our journey started at Embassy Suites and took us through the various roads and parking lots until we reached our destination. The white carriage, still adorned with wedding flowers, was drawn by two percheron horses, Penny and Trixie. My wife and I relaxed on the burgundy velvet seats while Joey led the team wearing his top hat and tuxedo. Needless to say, several peering eyes joined us on this epic munchie run.
We pulled up to the drive-thru window as anyone else would. It just so happens we chose a rather unusual means of transportation. The windows of the restaurant began to fill with patrons flocking to witness this somewhat unique sight.
Joey ordered one strawberry and two chocolate shakes. We were then instructed to pull around to the next window while the drive thru attendant conspiculously didn't bother to ask us any further questions. As we took the turn in front of the restaurant, I couldn't remember ever seeing so many phone cameras unholstered and pointed in one direction before.
On our way back to our starting point, milk shakes in hand, we noticed a young woman pushing a shopping cart in front of Marshalls had stopped in her tracks in amazement. Joey explained we were thirsty for shakes and she commented, "Well, that makes sense."
I have to say, this was a most memorable experience. We try to keep busy on weekends and are constantly striving to find new and unique things to try. I think, with help from Downtown Horse and Carriage, we succeeded today. No matter what we come up with for tomorrow, I doubt it will be as interesting and fun as this Carriage 'N Shake run
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