Another Trip to Town…

Remember when I just said that you have to keep an open mind to find exciting things and that you just never know what you might find around that next corner, or through the next stoplight?  Well…  Here is another perfect example of opportunity awaiting when you least expect it.

It was just another ordinary Friday evening.  We were watching our friend’s girls tonight and decided to treat all the kids to a meal at BK.  We loaded up all five kids just after the pop-up storms passed through the area.  The clouds were thinning and the sun was starting to shine.  Off we go.  It isn’t too far into town.  The kids were having a good time chit chatting in the back singing made up songs and talking about 1st grade and 4 year old things.  The younger two were just giggling at all the big kids had to say and sing about.

Just as we pulled up to the stoplight in town, we saw it!  Ross made a quick lane change and we took a detour to see this unusual sight.  Here are some clues…  Can you guess what our town trek discovery was this evening? 

It was sleek and colorful!  Like a bright golden sun.

 

Many aerodynamic curves.

Personalized license plate in the front window?  Hmm…

 

Looks kinda like a space ship cockpit. 

Got it yet?  Any guesses?

 

Man I was hungry!  I mean we came to town to eat.  Maybe we should have just grilled some hot dogs.  I didn’t think we would ever make it to Burger King.  Have you given up yet????  Here ya go, the giveaway pics! 

 

   

It isn’t everyday you get to stand next to the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile!  To think, I almost changed my mind and fixed supper at home tonight with all the rain that was passing through the area.  Glad we once again went on one of our close to home adventures to town. 

“Big” Surprise…

Oh, a too cool opportunity came up last night!!!  I never check my email around supper time.  Usually I look at it in the afternoon or late evening.  Last night, for some unknown reason, I got online right as we finished up dinner.  I was showing Ross the pictures that I put in the berry picking post.  I had a message from a friend that if we had the evening open, we should come see the _____________________________ that she had at her place.  (I can’t tell you yet or it won’t be a surprise for you now.)

So we loaded up the boys and headed out.  It takes about 15 minutes to get there, and the boys were excited to be on the go at the spur of the moment.  (I am not usually crazy about such impromptu stuff, but it is becoming a habit lately.)  Anyway, this is what we saw in her driveway when we arrived!

 

Oh My Gosh!  We were going to see the Budweiser Clydesdales up very close and personal.  Marshia has a horse farm and offers overnight boarding to folks traveling through the area, and this day she just happened to have 10 of the Budweiser Clydesdales and the 3 semis that haul them at her place.  One of the guys that travels with the team just happened to be out feeding while we were there too.  Never dreamed I would ever get to do this.  I have seen the Clydesdales a few times before, but never up this close!  I am still excited and maybe a little giddy about it myself.  Thank you again, Marshia!!!!

            

Meet Elite.  He is one of the two lead horses for the team that travels out of St. Louis.  He stood about 6 feet tall at the shoulders.  The top of his head was about 8 feet up in the air!!!!  WOW!  We got to walk in the stall with him and pet him for a minute.  That is also the Budweiser Dalmatian that rides up on the wagon.  He hung around for a few minutes too.  Then the guy, Tony, that was feeding came over to see how things were going.  He asked if we would like to have Elite brought out for some more pictures.  “Sure.  That would be great,” I replied in a hurry.  Never did I ever dream that he would hand the lead to me and walk across the barn isle.  WOW! (I think I might have said that already.)  A Big Thank You to Tony!!!!

          

These guys are huge!  Gianormous! Absolutely awesome!  They make our neighbors big percherons seem small in comparison, and Linny and Jordan are no where near being small, they are big draft horses too.  Riley was awed by this gentle giant.  Elite seemed to love the attention too.  He nuzzled all of us.  It is awesome to have a giant Clydesdale nose right up next to you.  What an incredible experience.  Look at Elite’s head.  It is almost as long as my 6 year old is tall!  Whoa! 

Tan Man got a big kick out of trying to offer Elite some hay.  He just walked right up to the horse with handfuls of hay and said “Hi, Hi, Hi.”  He loved getting to help hold the lead for a while too.  He didn’t care that this guy towered over him! 

We will definitely remember this adventure for a llllloooonnnnggggg time!