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.
Our week away from the tour was filled with shopping, golfing, canoeing and oh yes yummy meals. My in-laws are amazing, not only did we take over one of the bedrooms in their house but they both took time off work to spend the day with us. I don't think that either of our parents... Continue Reading →
In the natural ebb and flow of a tour you inevitably run through periods where there are uncontrollable problems and shows that don’t meet expectations. The weather and equipment problems and myriad of other difficulties can take its toll. It can be easy to get caught up in trying to get to and through events... Continue Reading →
One of the perks of visiting the parents either set it there are close by YMCAs. Both Josh and I have always been active folks I used to live at the gym. Now we have settled into a life of putting on a little "fat suit" as Josh calls it the winter. It's time to... Continue Reading →
We are going on three weeks of unsuccessful shows, not that they were a total bust but three weeks of things just not going as they should. This can be a tough tour to begin with but having good shows makes it easier. I get tired of the death and dieing and hearing about people's... Continue Reading →
Photography is a part of my job but it is also a hobby, obviously since the bulk of this blog is photos. After modeling for year is was no stretch that I would get behind the camera and since I can't really take my sewing machine in the truck I have found something to fill... Continue Reading →
After working on the road for two years we finally had a chance last weekend to make a tour stop in the Twin Cities, a place we called home for the six years prior to taking this job. Not only was this a our first opportunity to share the exhibit and explain our job better,... Continue Reading →
While in Maryland we took our manager Frank for a visit to Annapolis and the US Naval Academy. He makes it a point to visit Universities while traveling and this a truly a special one. We kind of chuckled a little about how different it was than other universities, not full of students playing frisbee... Continue Reading →
I guess the tomboy in me comes out every once and a while. I like to climb stuff, rocks specifically. I have blessed with a keen sence of balance and have a lot of strength in my legs. However what goes up must come down. After this one I really wondered how I was... Continue Reading →
After leaving the Maryland and DC area we headed for Kansas City, the barbeque capital. It just so happens that my hometown is not too far out of the way and not only was it Rugby Alumni weekend at WIU but one of Josh's closest friends was turning 30. So how could we pass up... Continue Reading →
Here is the cute little cabin we stayed in last week, the perfect little vacation from hotels every night. The cabin had electricity so I was able to work from the porch when enjoying the birds (and the neighbors). Josh was able to break in his fly rod from Christmas. He went out a couple... Continue Reading →
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