Chronicling the adventures of an elite experiential marketing team. From the nine years on the road to new adventures in Portland, OR. We are the Roving Van Gelders and we can’t wait to see you down the road.
After attending a wedding back in Cedar Rapids, IA Josh and I went for a little visit to his alma mater; well one of them. After leaving the Marine Corp Josh attend truck driving school at Kirkwood College. It was a few years later that he joined me at Western Illinois... Continue Reading →
My frustration levels over trying to manage this blog and work and school have come to a head. I love my job and I love this blog (I only like school). Since I'm not willing to give up on any of these things a new balance must be found. I am frustrated that at most... Continue Reading →
After a very relaxing week at home with the family it is time to get back on the road. All of July will see us in the Midwest, mostly Ohio and Illinois. There is a big surprise coming at the end of this month but you will have to wait. This week we will be... Continue Reading →
Today we say a sad goodbye to the West. We have been out here since launching in January. Josh and I are both very fond of the wild west and feel a like leaving home. I think this is partially because we don't know when we will make it back out here. The mountains are... Continue Reading →
Another week in Denver before we finally get back the midwest, ahhh.
Our vacation is soon coming to an end and back to work we go. Denver is first on the list, actually the next three weeks will find us in the Colorado region. Making stops from Boulder to Colorado Springs. There might even be a few visits with some of our little furry friends.
Ahhh!!! A lovely week off from work at home. I am already enjoying the space of being away from the truck. However it's not a hotel free week, we spent Saturday night at the fabulous Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids. We were surrounded by family to celebrate the wedding of Josh's cousin Angela to her... Continue Reading →
Salt Lake City greeted us with cool temps and crazy winds, but hey I have plenty of tent stakes. One of the perks this tour brings is that we don’t work on holidays and we take full advantage of that. Utah has some majestic views to found from the miles of trails available. Unfortunately I... Continue Reading →
Last week in California, its been real but I'm ready to move on. The mountains are calling. Next week takes us to beautiful Utah. There should be time for camping if we can get a spot somewhere. Notes from last week: Still trying to strike a balance with my studies and work. Still putting things... Continue Reading →
It's finally Portland week!!! We arrive yesterday with views like the shot below to keep us rolling. It was a LONG drive. In California and Oregon trucks are limited to 55mph on the interstate, that makes for some slow going. Lucky for me I had lots of time to finish a paper for my class,... Continue Reading →
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