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.
I’m a firm believer that you cannot in fact have too many cameras. My collection is just grew a little this month. For my birthday Josh gave me a GoPro Hero3 helmet cam. Just in time to take on our big trip. This little guy is a powerhouse, perfect for diving. I have in the... Continue Reading →
There are few things that make me laugh more than someone telling about how small the town they grew up in is. Like that tiny hamlet 20 minutes from Chicago with only 30,000 people. Or perhaps you grew up just outside a city with a large university. I laugh because it may have felt small... Continue Reading →
This week we prep for New Zealand and celebrate at Josh's folks in Dubuque. Spending a week with his siblings, those crazy nephews too.
For the next three years Josh's hometown is host to the Dock Dog world championships. By chance we were home for the inaugural show at Dubuque's Five Flags Center. There was no admission fee and they only charged for some of the seating during the finals. We have been lucky enough to watch a Dock... Continue Reading →
It’s the moment you all have been waiting for, the reveal of this year’s jammie pants!!!!! As you can see it is a lovely blue and green plaid flannel, but what really makes this a monumental year is that everyone’s fit. Add to that, my mom had them done way ahead of time; these are... Continue Reading →
After saying our final goodbyes to Josh’s Nana just before Thanksgiving we spent a weekend with family sharing stories about this amazing woman. Her funeral was on Friday and much of the family was able to stay through the weekend. Being a part of this close family can be a bit overwhelming at times but... Continue Reading →
Definitely wrapping up our year quickly now. We left Indy late last week and went back to Detroit. This week we will finish up the preparations for taking the truck out again next year. This coming weekend my family is getting together to celebrate the Holidays. We are all meeting up at my uncle's home... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday I shared our travel plans for our upcoming trip to New Zealand, some wonderful follows asked where Pippi was going to be. She is going to spend three lovely weeks with Josh's folks and her bestie Chancho. I'm certain there will penalty of stories from that trip alone.
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