That's a Wrap

Howdy Howdy.
I have kept a secret from you all, though I have given you a little insight into it in some of the blogs.
Back in april or so Discovery Network contacted us to do a sizzle reel (a sales reel of a show to use as a sales tool to convince a network to book or buy a show) of our family and show; a docu-drama like Duck Dynasty or something similar to that. They originally planned to tape us while performing at the Festival in Michigan last month but changed dates on us at the last minute.  Though it was a bit embarrassing after setting up everything with our venue and hosts all smoothed over and they re-set the taping date to this past Sunday and today.

The producer flew out from L.A. and with a hired professional film crew taped our shows and family interactions .   We did something similar with them four or five years ago but in the end it didn't work out but the top producer of development stayed int ouch with us and thought it was a good idea to give us another try.     The producer and the crew were absolutely terrific people. They even treated us to lunch at a local sit down joint and paid for the gizzards and chicken livers for our eating contest.


I won't go into great detail since there was so much and it was a long two days.   I will say thanks to the First Christian Church of London KY for allowing us to tape at their picnic. Also to Oh Kentucky Campgrounds for letting us do taping there.   I will also share how we wrapped the taping.   The whole family fully clothed jumped into the campsite swimming pool making a big splash. Now, will our sizzle cause a ripple and big splash for TV?

Kyle got a special treat today. His family stopped by to visit.  They are on a driving trip across America after dropping Kyle's sister off at college in Florida.

The kids gave us a break from them and Kyle's folks and Mami and I went to the new Italian place called the Gondolier. The food and service was great and the price was crazy cheap.  The building itself is a lot like Dr. Who's Tardis; it looks small on the outside but is huge on the inside.   The owner is a hearty man who when he spoke to us sounded Italian but turned out be from Greece.  He came to America a while back and unable to speak a word of English went to work for an Italian man as a dish washer in NY.  Withing a few months he was a cook and was learning English from his Italian boss. Today he speaks with an Italian accent.

Later we took Kyle down for a hair cut but no one touched his beard. He looks cooler now.

The kids had a great time with Kyle's siblings,mostly at the RV Camp pool.

Kyle's family had a hard time saying good bye, especially his little sister. But comings and goings are part of life and the Fosters had to go since my buddy (Lloyd) has work next week.  It was a blessing having them here.

 The boys went back up to the Pinnacles this week. This time it was to the West Pinnacle which is a little tougher to get to so the girls and I, with my bad back, stayed put.  It was national Juggler's day that day and Jim made a crazy video while on the hill.

http://youtu.be/8USu8AulH9E    click on the video below:

 One of my costumes for this year. Since the film crew wanted us in various costumes and clothing I dug this out from deep in the closet.  Popped a button on my waistcoat.