Ramada Inn - yes how do I express my disappointment in the Ramada Inn. A hotel that still hangs onto the tails of when it was a popular chain with sweeping staircases in the lobby. First our room key did not work, then the room had not been made up, they moved us next door,... Continue Reading →
First Visitor
What a wonderful treat we had today, we hooked up with our first visitor. Josh's childhood friend, and wedding usher, Bryan drove to meet us for lunch on the road. It became an experiment in communication as well. We had planned out a route the night before and found a spot that he could make... Continue Reading →
Crazy Days
Wednesday was the first day of our tour on road, the first day we had to do the set up without all the extra hands. The last few days have been long and hard. The highlight however was Josh joining me, after spending about 6 hours in flights and then a 2 hour cab ride... Continue Reading →
Sites and Sounds of Detroit
Five days in Detroit is a long trip even for someone with a rental car. So a little about my last few days, non-work stuff. The promotion what are the Detroit Athletic Club, which is across from the brand new Tigers Stadium, you are can look right in from the street. I had to run... Continue Reading →
Very Tired
We spent most of the day getting the awning up on the truck and unpacking and repacking the gears. We had to change trailers. This was a twelve hour day.Even Pippi's squirrel is ready for bed.
Explaining the Tour….Finally
So thought is was about time that I explained the tour a little better. We are going to be traveling to six different cities in six weeks for the launch of the new Mazda6. The events are designed to introduce media representatives to the new model and to give them a great experience. We feed... Continue Reading →
My first day
Well Pippi and I boarded a 6:00 AM flight for Detroit. We went straight to downtown, to the Detroit Athletic Club. Now that is quite the place, very upscale. Silly old men working out in sweater vests and such. To tell you more about our tour; we are hosting an educational session for the press... Continue Reading →
Well Wishers and Full Suitcases
Packing for this has been a task! The advice we got was pack for two weeks and bring layers. I am on round two of my suitcase. I am trying not to over pack but so this is tough. There have been lots of nice distractions however, lots of people are stopping by to say... Continue Reading →
Calendar Updates
The calendar link has now been updated with tour locations. What I can tell you is that we will bein those locations on those days. We are travel between on the others. We will in some cases have plenty of time to dilly dally. Make sure to send and email if you want to see... Continue Reading →
Never Shop for Slippers
Before we hit the road I wanted to look for a nice pair of slippers I could wear in the truck and step outside in. Kind of like the Ugg ones. Well I have done it now, just look what I found. And they are pink, I am sunk. Guess I will have to have... Continue Reading →
The Roving Van Gelders 