Inaugural JAX Truckies Food Truck Rally

Today Rob, Lauren & I went to the JAX Truckies Rally featuring ten gourmet food trucks in downtown Jacksonville. First stop was Super Food where we picked up Tuna Poke Nachos (sesame-soy-ginger marinated Ahi with wasabi hummus & kimchi atop nori nachos) as well as mac 'n cheese balls.

From Monroe's Smokehouse BBQ we had Sweet Potato Fries, Memphis Deluxe Sliders (pulled pork topped with creamy cole slaw & oh so sweet bbq sauce) as well as Smokehouse Pulled Pork Sliders.

I love the Gourmet Aviator truck. This is the front ...

... and this is the side. I could've shot this awesome aluminum truck with great graphics & photogenic rivets all day long.

At Mother Fletcher's we got a Philly (Filet Mignon, sauteed green peppers & sweet onions on a toasted steak roll, Teriyaki Wings (it took Mama 13 years to perfect these marinated juicy wings) & a Falafel (crispy on the outside, moist & perfectly seasoned on the inside. Served in a soft pita topped with Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes & scratch made tzatziki sauce).

At Corner Taco we had a Fried Mayport Shrimp taco with white corn puree & a side of asparagus.

We also had Espresso Blackened Mahi-Mahi & Carnitas tacos. The Corner Taco food truck is a beautiful vintage 1965 Airstream Globetrotter that came to the TOUR in March (links to my blog post).

Nice building mural across from the rally.

I shot some random photos as we walked along the waterfront.

When we got back to PVB, Rob coaxed Stella onto his lap. We were stuffed, but knew we'd have to digest in time for dinner ... a Low Country Boil party at Matt & Ilona's.

Record Rainfall = Muddy Pup

We've had record rainfall all week & there's no end in sight. It's been so bad that I made Stella wear her raincoat. I know this is what she was thinking, "Not only will I not go outside in this silly thing, but I won't look at your stupid camera either."

Bad weather = a wet, stinky pup with muddy paws. This was after a playdate with Hank.

Lens Test

Today I wanted to test the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. I don't like variable aperture lenses but I heard great things about this lens from other photographers I respect. Luckily, Stella always makes a great test subject. I'd like to do some more extensive testing, but so far I'm impressed with the range, sharpness, weight & versatility.

Stella's delicious giant stick is bigger than she is.

After our shoot ... dinner at Taco Lu. YUM!!!

Sunset Walk

Nice sunsets are one of the perks of taking Stella for a long walk after work.

Clark's Fish Camp

I haven't been to Clark's Fish Camp since I was in Jacksonville for the Super Bowl in 2005. I went there for Canon's Photographers' party. I had no idea that I'd be moving to PVB eight months later. Today Renee & Greg invited Rob & me there for dinner. We all had a great time.

This old, cracked life preserver was hanging on the outside deck.

This comment was written on one of my waffle posts by someone I don't know. It refers to my first trip to Clark's.

Mom 'n Maddie

My mom & Hank came to visit on their drive back up to NY. She brought me my dad's license plate.

Everyone came over to see my mom & Hank before they left PVB. Maddie was feeding some Pepperidge Farm Goldfish to her new best friend, Stella.

Starbucks + Rainbow

On the way to the office, I stopped by Starbucks for my first Mocha Coconut Frappuccino of the season. While the barista was making my drink, I amused myself by shooting the logo on their espresso machine.

YUM!!!

A rainbow appeared while I was out walking Stella.

THE PLAYERS Final Round

Laura & Ty during our final trophy walkthru.

I was busy wrangling the photographers but I managed to snap Matt with the trophy with my iPhone.

THE PLAYERS Third Round

The Commissioner had no problem hitting a ball onto the mini 17th green.

Phil always signs with a smile.

THE PLAYERS Second Round

Rob had a busy day today ... first he was an ambassador ... then he took a boat out to Bird Island to shoot a panorama of 17.

Later on he went to shoot the trophy around the course with Stan.

Guess whose pocket ... I'll give you one hint.

This kid's mustache was drawn on with a ball point pen.

More Fowler fans wait for autographs.

They're everywhere!

THE PLAYERS First Round

YE Yang & Jerry Kelly compete in synchronized ball marking.

Luke Donald acknowledges the gallery on 18.

I shot Phil with my 500mm f/4 portrait lens while he was signing autographs.

Waiting for autographs.

Military Appreciation Day

Jaxson de Ville showed off his hula skills during the Peds Care event in Stadium Village.

17th green themed quilt.

Mary stumbled upon all of the characters' heads on the way back to the media center.

I LOVE the air-conditioned benches that are scattered around the course. I'd like one for my backyard!

There were only 4 planes in the flyover.

Not being fond of country music, I never heard of Luke Bryan, but he sure has a lot of fans.

Greg & Renee came out for the show.