The Bud Kings

Happy Valentine's Day, a day early. Just thought I would drop a little note and fill you guys in on an interesting and unexpected encounter we had while in JAX a couple weeks ago. The Budweiser Clydesdales were in town staying at the equistrian center we were shooting in. They performed everday we were there. The day we left to head back to Texas, the handlers were giving these GIGANTIC creatures their morning exercises. Steph and I struck up a conversation with the foreman Loren, shot a few photos, and left. The newest member of the Team was a four year old named "Curly." It was his first roadtrip. You truly can't imagine how massive these guys are until you stand next to one. I'm 6'-4" and Curly's shoulder was about 2 inches taller than me!! They are, well were, very mellow animals, especially Curly for being only 4. The photo with the three next to the car, Curly is closest to the car. Mouthy "little" booger. It was a very cool experience. When I was a kid my parents and I would visit family in St. Louis and of course tour Grants Farm, the Clydesdales home. I found out that Budweiser is moving their breeding facility from Colorado Springs Colorado to Colombia Missouri. The majority of their operation is located at Grants farm though.

Anyway, everything is good here, trying to catch up on sleep before we hit the road again. Hey, we have moved up in the high-tec communcation world. We finally bought a laptop with a broadband wireless card so we can keep up with what is going on elsewhere. Oh, and people can get in touch with us via email, yea.

Take care, and I almost forgot, congrats to Brad and Christy Self on their new addition - Sophia McKenzie Self - 8lbs 3oz, Feb 7th, 6:45am.

Stay tuned for upadates from the Benny and Joon Cronicles.

-Lone Wolf