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 made is back to the DC area for our third trip this year. As always it was amazing to see friends and the sites. There was time for both this visit. I finally feel like we have finished the American History Museum and moved on to the Natural History Museum, I was there a... Continue Reading →
I have been looking forward to out Boston trip for months now, everyone we talked to raved about it and the fun we would have. I have to say that honestly we never found the fun, I just do get what everyone went for. The food was good, a little rich, but WAY overpriced. Bills... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow begins a long leg of travel for us, pretty much till Christmas. We will be hitting Boston, Virgina, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and Illinois. However I am most excited about Boston. Not necessarily for the history but for the food. Ya'll know I like to eat and the best part about this job is the... Continue Reading →
I was able to fly home this week to grab winter clothes and pack some more stuff up, while there is went through the lingerie draws in my closet. I made a shocking discovery while in there, I am a hoarder! Not like a out there kind that make it on TV but I have... Continue Reading →
Just like everyone else we never see what's in our backyard, the "yard" here being Illinois. I will always consider myself to be from the Land of Lincoln and love it there. While Reflections visited Chicago we took a swing into a Frank Loyd Wright home. The Ginkgo House is the home he built and... Continue Reading →
I flew today, for the first time in about 6 months. I used to fly at least once a week if not more. Clocked many miles in the sky. Learning to fly with ease and comfort is not coming back to me. I forgot my MP3 player, bumbled getting my shoes back on after the... Continue Reading →
We work some long hours, most weeks at least 50, but that doesn't mean we don't get taken care of. Thursday was one of those getting perks days, we joined the owner of the company and some coworkers for the Red Wings season opener. They were playing the Blackhawks but we cheered for everyone. It... Continue Reading →
When we wanted to do something special for Pippi's birthday I found a local Barkery in Grand Rapids to help. Lynn from Pawsh Dog Bakery not only called me to make she the cake was perfect but hand delivered it before heading out of town for the weekend. I was blown away by her service... Continue Reading →
Today I found out that a friend of mine who was under the weather is now in the hospital. He is a dear friend and for many years a travel partner. His health does not surprise me but it is amazing how helpless I feel. I can't go see him, I can't send a hug... Continue Reading →
After seeing some dear friends in Chicago and talked about the good old days, we are convinced to take a trip this Christmas. They did a destination wedding and raved about the all inclusive.We are thinking Australia might be the right spot for us this winter. Since our last vacation wasn't much of a vacation.
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