WTIT: The Photo Blog

Welcome to the WTIT Photo Blog!

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From left: (Standing) Harvey Wallbanger, Johnnie Walker, The Cosmic Commando, Bud Weiser, Rock Rolling, Galloping Gary, Captain Morgan, (Squatting) The Midnight Plowboy.

Hi, and welcome! This site is the easiest way to see the history of the WTIT Tape Radio DJs over a 40 year period! The story is on our website WTIT.net. Our photos are here! Just scroll down to see pics from 1967 to the present day. Glad you stopped by!

The WTIT Photo Collage

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The photo collage of present and past

WTIT DJs created by James Austin.

WTIT AT BUD'S 60th 11.12.11

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Johnnie, Gary, Harvey, Cos (seated) Bud

Johnnie Walker, Galloping Gary, Bud Weiser, Harvey Wallbanger

and the The Cosmic Commando (this and the rest)

WTIT DJ Staff Picture 2011

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Johnnie Walker, Bud Weiser and Rock Rolling

Outakes from the 2011 Photo Shoot

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Watching the Superbowl

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So This Is Christmas 2010

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WTIT at the WDRC 50 Years of Rock Party

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Bud with his favorite 1970s WDRC DJ and afternoon drive guy,

The Prince, Dick McDonough

Bud's Fav 'DRC Jock of the 60's, Dick Robinson.

Michael J. Returns to the WTIT Studio

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Michael J. and Bud
August 5, 2010

While Mike only appeared as a WTIT DJ on a few tapes, most notably our 100th Tape Show in 1973, he was the "voice of WTIT" exclusively from 1972 until 1991. All show openers, program aids, promos and the like were voiced by Mike. Mike was the voice of the C-Span networks for their first ten years. He still is a much sought after announcer and news person. When Damon Scott took over in 1991, we still used Mike's voice to introduce our comedy shows. It just never seemed right without him. Even though Damon recorded the same opener, it was never used.

Rock Rolling 2010

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Bud Weiser 2010

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Johnnie Walker 2010

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WTIT DJ Staff Picture 2010

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Johnnie Walker, Rock Rolling and Bud Weiser

Bud 2010 in the Gatewood Studio

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WTIT DJ Staff Picture 2009

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Bud Weiser and Harvey Wallbanger in

The Gatewood Studio.

Harvey Wallbanger 2009

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The Gatewood Studio 2004 to...

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Bud with a Beard (Almost)

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Bud in The Gatewood Studio, September 2009

Bud and Harvey 2009

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Bud Weiser 2009

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Bud Weiser in New Jersey

WTIT DJ Staff Pic 2008

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Bud Weiser and Harvey Wallbanger

By 2008, WTIT's main comedy focus has become WTIT Tape Radio: The Blog. Harvey contributes with Bud on our blog. The 2008 DJ photo from creaction through execution was completely Harvey's. Harvey is an artist who is equally comfortable with photography as he is with oil painting.

Harvey Wallbanger 2008

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A self portrait of sorts. Harvey joined WTIT in 1993.

He is the only other WTIT DJ who has written for

WTIT: The Blog. He authors the feature

Harvey's Got a Match.

Bud Weiser 2008

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Bud Weiser 2008 Summer

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Bud is at an Atlantic City Surf's baseball game. The Surf play in an independent minor league.

Bud Weiser 2008 Summer

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Bud at a ballgame in Atlantic City in 2008.

Then & Now: Teddy Q

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Teddy Q. 1970

Teddy Q. today

Then & Now: Killer Joe

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Killer Joe 1970

Killer Joe today

Then & Now: Galloping Gary

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Galloping Gary 1970

Galloping Gary today

Then & Now: Hunt Winklee

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Hunt Winklee 1970

Hunt Winklee today

Then & Now: Bull Durham

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Bull Durham 1970

Bull Durham today

Then & Now: Carter B.

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Carter B. 1970

Carter B. Today

Then & Now: Michael J.

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Michael J. in 1973

Michael J. today

WTIT Official DJ Staff Pic: 2007

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From the 40th Anniversary Show. Left to Right: Johnnie Walker, Gregarious Greg, Rock Rolling, Bud Weiser. The Midnight Plowboy phoned in with congratulations, but he had to work that evening. The Show was recorded August 17, 2007.

Waiting on a Friend

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From left: Johnnie Walker, Greg Esthus and Rock Rolling ponder if Bud will set the camera correctly and join them in the group shot. Obviously here, he did not.

The WTIT 40th Anniversary Show: 2007

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The Show was recorded on August 17, 2007. The reason this version of the photo has our names on it is that this shot was placed in the sidebar of WTIT: The Blog as we celebrated our 4oth Anniversary of Tape Radio in 2007.

Gregarious Greg 2007

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At the 40th Anniversary Show. Greg began at WTIT in 1973 and took Killer Joe's place in 1974. Greg would record regularly from 1974 to 1976. Other than Johnnie Walker and Bud Weiser, Gregarious Greg is the only WTIT DJ to attend: The 10th Year Party; The 15th Anniversary Show; The 20th Anniversary Show; The 30th Anniversary Show and of course, here at the 40th.

Take One: The First WTIT 2007 Anniversary Shot

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Laughing on the 40th Anniversary Tape

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Well, the headline is not entirely true. We're laughing, it is our 40th, but we stop using tape in 1999. Left to Right: Jumping Johnnie Walker, Gregarious Greg Esthus and Bud Weiser.

Nice Seein' You

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Rock Rolling (left) and Jumping Johnnie Walker hug while agreeing on some such nonsense.

Bud Weiser 2007

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Bud Weiser at his daughter Heather's home.

It was Bud's official web shot for 2007.

Harvey Wallbanger 2007

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Harvey Wallbanger is in the current WTIT home, The Gatewood Studio. Harvey was visiting Connecticut. His luggage, as fate would have it, decided to spend a couple of days in southern France. That is why he is wearing my Yankee's T-shirt and incredibly ugly sweats. The next day Harvey's wardrobe arrived.

WTIT IS FORTY!

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WTIT Staff 2006

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Outtake of WTIT's 1997 DJ Staff Pic

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From left: Johnnie Walker, Rock Rolling, Bud Weiser, Cosmic Commando, Gregarious Greg

Bud Weiser WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1997

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In the Turnbull Studio at WTIT's 30th Anniversary Show.

WTIT 10th Year Party 1976

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Seated: Gregarious Greg, Female Guest

Standing: Bud Weiser, Ken Kolt, Galloping Gary

Johnnie Walker WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1997

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At the WTIT 30th Anniversary Show in the Turnbull Studio.

Captain Morgan WTIT Staff Pic 1992

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In the Walton Studio.

Bud Weiser WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1988

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In the Braeburn Studio.

Elvis Has Not Left the Building

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The Midnight Plowboy in 1991 at the Walton Studio.
Midnight recorded at WTIT from 1988-1997. He can also be heard on the 40th Anniversary Show. He could not attend but called in and we chatted "on-air".

Gregarious Greg at WTIT's 30th

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In the Turnbull Studio 1997. Greg replaced Killer Joe in 1974 and recorded at WTIT from 1973 to 1982. Greg has attended most of WTIT's big events including: WTIT's 10th Year Party 1976; WTIT's 15th Anniversary Show 1982; WTIT's 20th Anniversary Show 1987; WTIT's 30th Anniversary 1997, pictured here. He also was a part of the WTIT 40th Anniversary Show in 2007.

WTIT's 20th Anniversary Party 1987

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From left: B.B. Bacardi, Gregarious Greg, Cosmic Commando

Johnnie Walker WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1988

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Johnnie in the Braeburn Studio.

Rock Rolling's WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1990

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In the Walton Studio.

The Cosmic Commando 1997

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At the WTIT 30th Anniversary Show & Party in the Turnbull Studio.

Captain Morgan 1991

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Captain Morgan is either updating a forecast or calling Cos to come back and take his place. Captain took over from The Cosmic Commando in 1990 and recorded at WTIT through 1994. When WTIT did our 30th Anniversary Show & Party in 1997, ironically
it was indeed Cos back in his old chair.

The Edgemere Studio 1974

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Home of WTIT Tape Radio from 1974-1975. DJs that recorded were Johnnie Walker, Gregarious Greg, Bouncing Billy, Galloping Gary and Bud Weiser.

WTIT Tape 100 Show & Party 1973

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From left: Sue, Michael J., Bouncing Billy

WTIT DJ Staff 1970

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This is the actual photo taken in 1970. The version in our WTIT.net "Year by Year" Photo Gallery is enhanced through air brushing. From left: Johnnie Walker, Galloping Gary, Bud Weiser, Bouncing Billy, Killer Joe

WTIT 20th Anniversary 1987

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Standing from left: Teddy Q., Gregarious Greg, Bob Smirnoff, Moonbeam, Carter B., Cosmic Commando, Johnnie Walker. B.B. Barcardi Seated: Bud Weiser

Rock's Freshman Season 1987

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Rock Rolling's first Official WTIT DJ Staff pic. Rock replaced Bob Smirnoff.

Killer Joe and the Cake at Tape 100

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March 1973 in the Soby Drive Studio.

Johnnie's Got Balls 1988

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In the Braeburn Studio.

Bud Weiser 1991

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In the Walton Studio.

Johnnie Walker WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1990

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Johnnie Walker in the Walton Studio.

The Cromwell Studio 1976

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Bud in Cromwell.

Not What It Looks Like

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Captain Morgan (left) and Harvey Walbanger in the Turnbull Studio in 1994.

Cos' First WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1985

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In the Braeburn Studio.

Moonbeam & Johnnie Dance, Bob Supervises

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Bud Weiser 1973

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In the Glastonbury Studio.

Rock Is Not a Happy Person 1993

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In the Walton Studio Rock reacts.

Teddy Q at the WTIT 20th Anniversary Show

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1987 in the Braeburn Studio. B.B. has got his back.

Bud Weiser, Debbie Sykura & Bouncing Billy 1976

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Debbie Sykura was apart of a lot of parties at WTIT in the late 60's and early 70's. She really was a good friend to all of us. Debbie dated Billy briefly, but worked out better for all of us as a friend. It was Debbie who brought her friend Sally to a WTIT party where she met Many Miles and eventually married Miles. Debbie was featured in a WTIT film, entitled "Film Zero".

"Not Abbey Road" Outtake 1970

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It took a lot of attempts before we got this shot the way we wanted it. Gary knew we had screwed it up already and was pointing out the mistake.

Bud Weiser and Ed Scarborough 1974

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At the Al Conrad studio in Simsbury. Ed was currently at WDRC, Bud at WILI.

WTIT's Maplewood Studio 1976

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WTIT recorded in the Maplewood Studio in 1975-1976. The DJ Staff was in a state of flux. DJs recording in this studio included: Al "Tonto", Many Miles, Bruce Freeman, Roscoe and Bud Weiser.

The top image shows the windows that led to an upstairs porch where we occassionally recorded. The bottom emage is the more tradional photo of a WTIT Studio.

Cosmic Commando's Official 1989 WTIT DJ Staff Pic

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This was Cos' last year as a full time DJ. Cos has returned quite a few times including Tape 400 in 1990 and the 30th Anniversary Party in 1997.

Moonbeam, Godzilla and Johnnie Walker 1987

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At the 20th Anniversary Show and Party.
Godzilla is the one in the middle.

Bud Weiser Recording in Simsbury 1973

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Rod Ewing of WDRC introduced Bud Weiser to a guy named Al Conrad. Al also had a Tape Radio station. Al had a state-of-the-art recording studio. Two of WTIT's announcers (Rod Ewing and Ed Scarborough, both of WDRC) recorded a lot of show openers and program aids in the WNR studio in Simsbury. Bud, Gary and Billy recorded WTIT's year end Countdown show's of the years top music for several years at Al's studio. While Al never appeared on WTIT, Al asked Bud to do two versions of the year end Countdown 1973, one for WTIT and one for WNR. We haven't hear from Al since the late 80's, but he has had a professional recording studio for years in Hartford.

Miles & Sally at the Tape 100 Show & Party 1973

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This was Miles' first recording at WTIT. Normally we do not "debut" a DJ at a WTIT Event. The only other time has happened was on Tape 500, Harvey Walbanger's debut. Sally was Miles' first wife and they met at a WTIT party.

Gary on Guitar 1970

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Galloping Gary on his guitar, the double exposure has Bouncing Billy appearing to be behind Gary.

B.B. Barcardi Official WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1987

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In the Braeburn Studio. To the right of the Beeb's head is a black & white blowup of the 1976 WTIT DJ Staff pic. It no longer exists.

Bud Weiser 1995

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Cosmic Commando's Official WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1986

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Cos in the Braeburn Studio during his second season at WTIT.

B.B. Barcard Official WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1986

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B.B.'s first year at WTIT. B.B. took Gregarious Greg's spot in the lineup and recorded through 1989.

Buffalo Bud Weiser 1985

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In the eighties, Bud and his first wife took the kids to "Santa's Land" quite often in Vermont. When "Buffalo Bud" saw this buffalo, his wife insisted on this shot.

Christmas Time 1987

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Johnnie Walker in the Braeburn Studio. No, Johnnie did not eat someone's child. He was ill and being treated with steroids. Perhaps we should not have used this shot, but all things considered, he was in great spirits!

At The Turnbull Studio 1994

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From left: Bud Weiser, Midnight Plowboy, Captain Morgan

1988 WTIT DJ Staff Pic Outtake

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From left (standing): Rock Rolling, B.B. Barcardi, Cosmic Commando, Midnight Plowboy (seated): Johnnie Walker

The Myrtle Beach Golf Trip 1989

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From left: The Cosmic Commando, Bud Weiser, Johnnie Walker and guest Scott Driscoll. A GREAT Vacation... (from the little we remember) We recorded a WTIT show from our hotel room. It can heard on WTIT Tape 340.

Captain Morgan 1990

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Captain's first year at WTIT. He placed The Cosmic Commando as Chief Meteorologist
that year.

B.B. Bacardi 1988

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B.B.'s Official 1988 WTIT DJ Staff Photo in the Braeburn Studio.

Moonbeam with Johnnie Walker 1987

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During the 20th Anniversary Show & Party. One of the DJ's wives thought a dancer would be funny at the event.

The Midnight Plowboy 1988

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The Midnight PLowboy is Rock Rolling's brother and joined the madness of WTIT in 1988. He became full time in 1992 replacing Mic Dry. Midnight recorded at WTIT from 1988-1997. He also appeared on the phone at WTIT's 40th Anniversary Party in 2007 to record with us via a phone line.

Captain Morgan 1993

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Captain joined WTIT to replace Cos in 1990. Captain recorded from 1990-1994. The photo is from "The Hell's Kitchen" Studio in New Britain. Trivia: Captain is a triplet. One of his brothers guest starred once as "Jose Cuervo" in 1992.

Bud Weiser and Rock Rolling 1989

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In the Braeburn Studio.

Bud Weiser 1986

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Bud's Official WTIT DJ Staff photo in the Braeburn Studio.

Rock Rolling Official WTIT DJ Staff Pic 1991

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At the Walton Studio.

The Braeburn Studio 1987

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WTIT has only had two custom built studios. Braeburn was the most recent. WTIT recorded here from 1983-1990.

Outtake of 1991 WTIT DJ Staff pic

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From left: Captain Morgan, Midnight Plowboy, Johnnie Walker, Rock Rolling, Bud Weiser holding the "Cos" Substitute for the Sanibel Golf trip.