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.
We have just a few weeks left with our current client for 2014, hitting two places in the lower central region. Kansas City then down to Dallas. The week after Dallas is a travel week to get out to California. Song of the week: Zorba the Greek - Mikis Theodorakis, This week's selection has... Continue Reading →
This spring we had a chance to visit another National Park, Bryce Canyon. While it is not very far from Zion NP, they are entirely different. Zion is a in the Canyon while Bryce is on top, yes I am being general here. Zion is intense views of the geology while Bryce is sweeping views.... Continue Reading →
Traveling as much as we do there are a few things that have to be completed every week. We need a hotel and a rental car. Usually this is fairly straight forward, hotels must be within 15 minutes of event sites and we use Enterprise Rent-a-Car. They pick you up. We aren't flying in, we... Continue Reading →
We are making some mile this week, leaving Illinois for North Carolina. With one stop in Greensboro we are motoring to Birmingham, AL. As you can see we trying to hit every region in a short amount of time. Dallas and Kansas City are coming close behind. Song of the week: Home Grown Tomatoes... Continue Reading →
Sweet home Chicago! This week we will be back in Illinois, doing shows around the Chicago area. We will hopefully be arriving in time to watch the Bears season opener with some family. I can't think of a better way to start the season, BEAR DOWN!!! And remember don't call me on Sunday. As you... Continue Reading →
If you have been following this blog for a while then you are aware of my affinity for Merrell and their wonderful Barefoot shoes. Both Josh and I have owned a number of their "glove" offerings, the minimalist sole is supportive without being heavy, I feel more balanced and move faster in them while working. ... Continue Reading →
A few months ago I read the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed, mostly interested to see how this one would be interpreted via screenplay. The book is not really about the great outdoors but about a woman's journey to find peace set along a brutal through hiking trail. In the introduction the main character goes... Continue Reading →
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