Just back from a tremendous summer flight regimen in Temecula, CA, we welcome back our good friend, Capt. Mark Kersten, and his crew at Sunrise Balloons Miami. 
Nothing compares to the silence, beauty and sheer magnificence of flight in a hot air balloon captained by one of the most trusted and experienced pilots in the USA. We raise a pint and a cheer as we welcome our friends back to Florida and wish them a fantastic season of wonder….. and champagne toasts!!
It’s time to put the sad times behind us and realize that LIFE IS FOR LIVING!! To that end we hope to see you this Saturday, Oct. 29th over at the International Beerfestival at Lakewood Ranch where we’ll partake in the sampling of over 100 craft and specialty beers.
Get your tickets early to save some money for the wonderful assortment of food that will be available.
And don’t forget to say ‘”Hey Beer Breakfast Dudes” when you see us decked out in our splendid BB 2011 Tee Shirts!! See you there……
Our heartfelt and most sincere condolences to the Wheldon family this morning as we say good-bye to our friend, Dan Wheldon. Always quick with a smile and ever approachable within his hometown community of St. Petersburg, FL he will be sorely missed. 
The dangers of auto racing are an acceptable part of the sport by those who compete in it. Dan went the way many of us would want…. doing what he loved.
Champion, husband, father and friend of so many…. God Speed Danny Boy.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup, flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2. The 33-year-old racer was a two-time Indy 500 winner, including this year’s race.
Three other drivers, including championship contender Will Power, were hurt in the pileup during Lap 13.
Weldon was airlifted from the track to University Medical Center; about two hours later, his colleagues were told of his death.
[BLOGGER COMMENT: May he rest in peace. He and his young family made their home in St. Petersburg.]
For complete story visit USAToday
Un-be-lievable…. In-con-ceivable…. and yet en-tire-ly POSSIBLE…. 
Way to go Danny Boy, our hometown homey going from the couch to the winning driver’s seat in Sunday’s 100th running of the Indy 500.
We are so proud of you for sticking with it and NEVER giving up!!
Read it all here…..
http://tinyurl.com/6xz6zkm 
The Czech Beer Festival is Prague’s answer to Oktoberfest.
So glad they are back to celebrating…. and drinking beer. The last visit I made to Prague didn’t go so well, unless you consider gunshots outside your hotel fun?
Not me!! Drink up my brethren…. for 17 DAYS!! Oh my…..
Well, they aren’t the only folks suffering from wrist fractures. Several Beer Breakfast
attendees told me they, too, are suffering wrist and elbow maladies due to so many “pancake shots” and pints thrown back at what has become the greatest breakfast event of the year….. Beer Breakfast!!
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110328/IRL/110329875
Thanks to all who attended Beer Breakfast (200+!!)…. old friends and new…. it’s all about 
spreading the love!! Looking forward to next year already!!
Way to go Dario Franchitti on winning this year’s crash filled St. Pete Grand Prix…. anyone who attended Beer Breakfast this past Saturday surely noticed the BIG HAIRDO I was sporting in Dario’s honor…. it worked!! And now I can get a comfy summer cut…. YEAH!
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110327/IRL/110329888
We’re getting better every year… wanted to thank all our sponsors and over 200 guests for making Beer Breakfast 2011 at The Mandarin Hide our best event of all time…. it was a great opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old friends from across the state as well as Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, New York, Michigan, Toronto & Montreal. Looking forward to a bigger and better event in 2012.
A quick FAQ for this years Beer Beakfast:
Q: This sounds like way too much fun… there has to be a cover charge, right?
A: No cover charge this year. We will be having a silent auction, 50/50 raffle & selling wicked cool t-shirts to raise money for our chosen charity.
Q: Is this a private party?
A: If you somehow found your way to this site through reading a press release, newspaper article, email invite, social media invite… we want you to come to Beer Breakfast. We have an open door policy with a slight catch. Invite anyone you want, but only invite someone that you are willing to post their bail money.
Q: When is it?
A: Party starts at 9am
Q: Where is it? 
A: The Mandarin Hide – learn more
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Read the full story here or the summary: it started as a lark, grew larger & decided to make it a party with a purpose by raising money for a local charity.
