Author Archives: andrew

50th World Lumberjack Championships – Hayward, WI

Buzz, whack, chop, crack, splash, gasp, cheers, YO-HO!  These were the sounds rising from grandstand of the World Lumberjack Championships in Hayward, WI where athletes from the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and China squared off in some of the burliest competitions the AFP has yet to witness.  It still is undetermined how much wood [...]

Okie Noodlin’ – Pauls Valley, OK

Fishing.  Who doesn’t like it?  Grab a 6-pack and some worms.  Bait your line, cast, and wait for a hit.  Soak up some sun.  Chew the fat with your buddy.  If you want to tangle with monsters of the deep, turn on the Discovery Channel and kick up your feet.
Or go to Oklahoma.  In the [...]

Breyerfest or Bust!

The only photo from Breyerfest 2009
The energy in the parking lot of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington this weekend wasn’t just palpable, it was written all over the cars and trucks parked next to us: “I’ve been counting down for 168 Days…”; “Happy Birthday Breyer!”; “If you can’t cure the obsession, FEED IT!!”; “Breyerfest [...]

Okie Previewin’

Folks, we know you’re excited to see pictures from Oklahoma.  It’s been a tough week on the road and we’ve fallen behind a little.  But we should have something up on Monday!  Here’s something to whet yer appetite!

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the FoxField Races

Few things are more beautiful than a sunny day in Charlottesville in the spring time.  The temperature is just warm enough for you to feel the heat but the notorious summer humidity is still a few months away.  The dogwoods are in their majestic pink and white blooms.  The daffodils couldn’t be a more perfect [...]