OK, I've been home since Dec 21st cooling my heals, resting up and revising course offerings but now it's time to travel.

Here's what's in the mix for me over the next few weeks

Reston, VA..........................Jan 27-29
Dallas, TX...........................Jan 30-Feb 1
Baltimore, MD (in area of).....Feb 3-6
Midlothian, TX (Dallas area)...Feb 10-15
Sacramento, CA...................Feb 19-22
White Pine, MI.....................Mar 4-6 (Marquette night of 5th)
Arkansas (various)...............Mar 10-21
Lebanon, OH.......................Mar 24-27

See ya!

(Cut and pasted from the old Thread)

OK, I've been home since Dec 21st cooling my heals, resting up... Did you deserve all this time off??? :notme: Four weeks off - Umm, well.... OK - Staying home.... I'll bet you've been spending your time :read:

Randy, are you helping the Presidential candidates in the primaries ;)

Arkansas (various)...............Mar 10-21 I didn't realize you visit 'raccoon' zones... ;) Do you get paid extra?

Interesting... before I saw Marc closed the other thread, I saw this one and thought " Boy... Randy must have really been full of himself to start his own thread about his schedule". :lol:

Good idea, BTW, about setting up a spot for this!:yes:

BRAD Bennigans? 30th? 31st?

And for you folks worrying about my being at home all this time.........here it is about 1:20AM and I'm working on a PAS 99 course.

In the last month I've revised about 6 courses, developed a webinar, done some 2nd gradings on exams, worked with sales and marketing folks and tended to my certification client files. Then there were about a gazillion phone calls.

My last grandmother passed the day after Christmas and I also had to make an emergency trip to Indiana for a few days to take of that.

Then there was a month of "honey-do's" to top it all off.

I have gotten more rest while traveling.

...
Dallas, TX...........................Jan 30-Feb 1



Just as I figured!! A bunch of apartments fires in Dallas right when Randy pulls into town!:lol:

I really really like Randy's job.
Teaching, Travelling, meeting new people, revising courses etc. Oh wow:applause:

And not sleeping..........look at the time of this post.

G-nite.............

No wonder your signature reads as it does. Mind you, how does hair hang on a biscuit???

Enjoy those searches & queues...

Hey Marc!

I'm flying into Cincinnati on Mar 23rd and will be working in Lebanon, OH from Mar 24th-27th

Hey Marc!

I'm flying into Cincinnati on Mar 23rd and will be working in Lebanon, OH from Mar 24th-27th Goodness! Which Lebanon? What's the zip code?

Flying into Cincinnati, I *assume* it will be the one near me (20 miles north east of where I live).

Goodness! Which Lebanon? What's the zip code?

Flying into Cincinnati, I *assume* it will be the one near me (20 miles north east of where I live).

Yep the one less than 20 miles from you. I've got some auditing to do there during that week. Are you gonna be around?

Right now there's nothing for that week on my calendar.

Thanks for dinner Mark!

Mark and I had dinner tonight after my visit to the ranch (I'm jealous of the variety of birds in the yard). We tore into politics, children, life, money, work, and all that other stuff....it was real relaxing.

You guys out there in Coverland really should try to meet up if you can. I have probably met a dozen or so, and other that Wes everyone has been great:lol:

Next week I'll be in Birmingham (in the UK)

April 21-23 I'm in Northborough, MA

April 28-30 Victorville, California

May 1 Ontario, California

May 4-9 San Diego (whoopee)


If you wanna meet up give me a shout

Thanks for dinner Mark! I'm happy we got together. A good discussion and evening!

Next week I'll be in Birmingham (in the UK)

.... If you wanna meet up give me a shoutAny news on your Birmingham schedule, Randy. Let me know where you're staying and I'll try to meet up.

Hi Paul,

I arrive at the airport about 2PM on April 2nd and will be going directly to the Airport Holiday Inn right next to it.

April 3-4 I'm in training until 5pm or so I guess and Saturday April 5 I'm on my own. I'm leaving out Sunday the 6th.

That's pretty much it.

Hi Paul,

I arrive at the airport about 2PM on April 2nd and will be going directly to the Airport Holiday Inn right next to it.

April 3-4 I'm in training until 5pm or so I guess and Saturday April 5 I'm on my own. I'm leaving out Sunday the 6th.

That's pretty much it.

Randy:
I'm not sure when you travelled to the UK last (were you one of those Americans my Dad spoke of? "Over paid, over sexed and over here?"):lmao:

You may wish to check on what amenities you get in your room before you arrive. I was amazed during my last big visit, just a year or two ago, staying in a Holiday Inn and the Manchester Airport Hilton, there were no face/wash cloths in the bathroom!:mg:

Seems like guests like to 'nick' them...........:rolleyes:

Hi Paul,

I arrive at the airport about 2PM on April 2nd and will be going directly to the Airport Holiday Inn right next to it.

April 3-4 I'm in training until 5pm or so I guess and Saturday April 5 I'm on my own. I'm leaving out Sunday the 6th.

That's pretty much it.

Hi Randy,

I'm sure you've seen your hotel description (http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/hibirminghamairport.en.html).

I noticed that internet access is not free. Interesting differences between what we're used to in the US and what's offered "over there." :D

Have a safe trip and a pleasant stay.

Stijloor.

Thanks for dinner Mark!

Mark and I had dinner tonight after my visit to the ranch (I'm jealous of the variety of birds in the yard). We tore into politics, children, life, money, work, and all that other stuff....it was real relaxing.



Hello, Randy! Welcome to the Cove!:bigwave: Since you're new, I was going to point out that our gracious host and sponsor is Marc. Mark is the evil twin brother who runs the Cove while Marc is asleep!:lmao:

Randy, visiting with you is a pleasure. Sorry we could not meet last time; I dropped the ball. Let me know when you come back through.

Hello, Randy! Welcome to the Cove!:bigwave: Since you're new, I was going to point out that our gracious host and sponsor is Marc. Mark is the evil twin brother who runs the Cove while Marc is asleep!:lmao:

You pay for dinner next time!:lol:

Randy, visiting with you is a pleasure. Sorry we could not meet last time; I dropped the ball. Let me know when you come back through.


I was tired when I posted, so you can't hold me accountable.

Randy:
I'm not sure when you travelled to the UK last (were you one of those Americans my Dad spoke of? "Over paid, over sexed and over here?"):lmao:

You may wish to check on what amenities you get in your room before you arrive. I was amazed during my last big visit, just a year or two ago, staying in a Holiday Inn and the Manchester Airport Hilton, there were no face/wash cloths in the bathroom!:mg: I've got the executive level, so maybe I'll have face towels....I know I get an ironing board for sure.

Seems like guests like to 'nick' them...........:rolleyes:

One really, really bad thing....I have to wear a SUIT!:mg: :jawdrop:
Apparently business casual is taking off the jacket late in the day:(


I have never, ever been to the UK and what really stinks is that everyone else gets to go to London, but nooooo, not me.:nope:

And the place will probably be full of foreigners too.

Well here I am in Reno...........

I don't gamble (gambling with money is for sissies, I've gambled with my life)

I don't drink (not much anyway)

I don't really care for the nightlife (too tired and too married)

Oh well, I'll be back in Arkansas on Friday.

Well here I am in Reno...........

I don't gamble (gambling with money is for sissies, I've gambled with my life)

I don't drink (not much anyway)

I don't really care for the nightlife (too tired and too married)

Oh well, I'll be back in Arkansas on Friday.I couldn't resist modifying the thread title to get us past March!

Of course, if you do NOT gamble in Reno, they charge for the drinks! No wonder you don't want to drink!:tg:

Same problem with NO gambling, the hotels make you PAY for admission to the shows. Bummer!

Except for the smoke from the California fires lately, I always found it nice to rent a car and go over to Tahoe - much cooler this time of year and VERY pretty. I was always amazed at the size of the pine cones - they seemed as big as [American] footballs!

:topic:I spent an hour driving through part of Arkansas last Wednesday (I-55) - at least the gas prices were low!

Make sure I have more notice next time you pass through Chicago territory - I have some new magic illusions for the barmaids!

You didn't see the nice part of Arkansas there Wes. Drop over the the NWest side sometime.

OK, here's the upcoming list of exciting places for me....

Houston, TX....Sep 15-17, 2008 (It got cancelled and guess why;))

Tulsa, OK....Sep 22-25, 2008

Reston, VA....Sep 28-Oct 3, 2008

Middletown, NY....Oct 6-9, 2008

Victoria, TX....Oct 20-23, 2008

Austin, TX....Oct 23, 2008 (evening only)

Longmont, CO....Oct 26-29, 2008

As you can see, there isn't any grass growing around me. If you'd like to meet, give me a PM or whatever.

OK, here's the upcoming list of exciting places for me....

Houston, TX....Sep 15-17, 2008 (It got cancelled and guess why;))

Tulsa, OK....Sep 22-25, 2008

Reston, VA....Sep 28-Oct 3, 2008

Middletown, NY....Oct 6-9, 2008

Victoria, TX....Oct 20-23, 2008

Austin, TX....Oct 23, 2008 (evening only)

Longmont, CO....Oct 26-29, 2008

As you can see, there isn't any grass growing around me. If you'd like to meet, give me a PM or whatever.

So you are off between Oct 9 and Oct 19? Slacker!!!

:rolleyes::lmao:

So you are off between Oct 9 and Oct 19? Slacker!!!

:rolleyes::lmao:


Oops, missed that...........

Oct 13-17, 2008.......Corinth, MS

Night of Oct 9th.............Newark, NJ

How's that?:lol:

Oops, missed that...........

Oct 13-17, 2008.......Corinth, MS

Night of Oct 9th.............Newark, NJ

How's that?:lol:

Sheesh. Try to be a smart alek and look what it gets me.

:p

It all goes toward frequent flier miles and hotel executive status:lol:

Oh yeah, I also get to choose the car I want at the rental agency;)

Oops, missed that...........

Oct 13-17, 2008.......Corinth, MS

Night of Oct 9th.............Newark, NJ

How's that?:lol:

Randy, they have you going to all the best places.......:lmao:

OK, here's the upcoming list of exciting places for me....

Houston, TX....Sep 15-17, 2008 (It got cancelled and guess why;))

Tulsa, OK....Sep 22-25, 2008

Reston, VA....Sep 28-Oct 3, 2008

Middletown, NY....Oct 6-9, 2008

Victoria, TX....Oct 20-23, 2008

Austin, TX....Oct 23, 2008 (evening only)

Longmont, CO....Oct 26-29, 2008

As you can see, there isn't any grass growing around me. If you'd like to meet, give me a PM or whatever.

No trip expected back to SoCal, nearby San Fernando Valley Area this year?

There's still some open time in November and December yet........:ko:

I'm in Huntsville, Alabama this week (Dec 7-12) delivering an ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor course........

Next week.......Reston,Virginia and that's it for the year!:biglaugh::ko::bonk:

I'm in Huntsville, Alabama this week (Dec 7-12) delivering an ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor course........

Next week.......Reston,Virginia and that's it for the year!:biglaugh::ko::bonk:

No Irving visits?? The House of Jerry is coming along nicely; it's one mammoth structure.

Hey Michigan guys!

I'm gonna be in Madison Heights 19-21 Jan 2009 (The night of the 21st I'll be staying around DTW because I fly out early on the 22nd)

I have class on the 19th - can we get together on the 20th (when I have no class:tg:)?

Hey Michigan guys!

I'm gonna be in Madison Heights 19-21 Jan 2009 (The night of the 21st I'll be staying around DTW because I fly out early on the 22nd)

Run away, run away.........:lmao::lmao:

Hey, I'll have dinner with you (if you pay me):agree1:

I have class on the 19th - can we get together on the 20th (when I have no class:tg:)?

The 20th it will be

GREAT!!!

Where are you staying? Can we meet in the restaurant there?

Stew, db - anyone else in the area - wanna join us?

Andy - is the 20th good?

GREAT!!!

Where are you staying? Can we meet in the restaurant there?

Stew, db - anyone else in the area - wanna join us?

Andy - is the 20th good?

I believe it is. Subject to change, tho. Customers needs, y'know!

GREAT!!!

Where are you staying? Can we meet in the restaurant there?

Stew, db - anyone else in the area - wanna join us?

Andy - is the 20th good?

Hampton Inn, Madison Heights (Stephensen Hwy) 19-20 Jan

Hilton Garden Inn @ DTW (Smith Road) 21 Jan

I am at a client's west of Ann Arbor on the 20th, but could make an evening time in Madison Hgts.

Good lord, I'll be surrounded by Yankees and Brits!

OK, do any of you guys know of a place around there?

Yeah, plenty of good places, just bring your snow shoes and mukluks...and your wallet!!:lmao:

Here are a couple locked in dates and locations for me in the near future...

Jan 26 -28...Elkton, MD (Embassy Suites)

Jan 28- 29...Linthium, MD (Holiday Inn on Elkridge Landing Road by BWI)

Feb 2-4...Roswell/Alpharetta, GA (no hotel yet but probably Doubletree)

Feb 4-5...Atlanta (staying overnight near the airport probably)

Mar 10-12...Tempe, AZ (Fiesta Resort)

Oh yeah, I'm gonna be in Houston in Feb 2 or 3 times, I'm just waiting for confirmation

OK, do any of you guys know of a place around there?There appears to be a Bennigan's on Stevenson about a quarter mile from the Hampton.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42426-d390019-Reviews-Bennigan_s_Grill_Tavern-Madison_Heights_Michigan.html

There appears to be a Bennigan's on Stevenson about a quarter mile from the Hampton.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42426-d390019-Reviews-Bennigan_s_Grill_Tavern-Madison_Heights_Michigan.html

I called and they said he wasn't welcome after the last 'incident'!!!!:lmao::lmao:

Joking!!

Didn't all the Bennigans close because they tanked as a company?

Didn't all the Bennigans close because they tanked as a company?

They did....

Look here (http://www.newsweek.com/id/149777).

Stijloor.

So does that mean I can't use all those free meal coupons they gave me (when I complained about the nasty food)?

No matter, there's good places to eat all around. Do you like Indian food, Randy? There's a nice place really close by......

I had some buffalo not too long ago...Does the place have chicken strips? (non-spicy)

well, it appears i have a meeting at 6:30 in Highland, so I will not be able to make it. However, there is a place call the Big Fish, i think it is at 14 mile and Stephenson. I have eaten there before, and it is pretty good.

You all have a great time.

well, it appears i have a meeting at 6:30 in Highland, so I will not be able to make it. ...You all have a great time.BUMMER!

However, there is a place call the Big Fish, i think it is at 14 mile and Stephenson. I have eaten there before, and it is pretty good.There are quite a few restaurants right there around 14 and Stephenson - here are a few that are on 14 Mile Rd within a mile of Stephenson:

Big Fish
1111 W. 14 Mile (Just East of Stephenson)

Applebee's
1275 W. 14 Mile (Just West of Stephenson)

Grand Azteca
321 W. 14 Mile (East of Stephenson a little less than a mile)

Coney Island
1235 W. 14 Mile (Just East of Stephenson)

Outback Steakhouse
1515 W. 14 Mile (West of Stephenson a little less that a mile)

I cast my vote for the Outback - haven't been to one in a while! Or, Cari, if we can get him to go, we should take Randy to the Priyah Indian restaurant....

I cast my vote for the Outback - haven't been to one in a while! Or, Cari, if we can get him to go, we should take Randy to the Priyah Indian restaurant....
Either sounds good to me.:agree1:

Either sounds good to me.:agree1:

And I promise no liver and onions either.....;):lmao:

Geez, all this is reminding me of my home. I grew up across the border (Windsor) and did my Master's in Southfield.

I do remember getting some great food for really cheap in that area though.

Have fun when you get together!

High guys...decide, but there is also a Texas Roadhouse on John R between 12 Mile and 13 Mile just around the corner from Lowes I think.. (You can actually get beef from a cow there)

I'll check in with ya'll tomorrow

High guys...We are not! :tg::smokin:

...there is also a Texas Roadhouse on John R between 12 Mile and 13 Mile just around the corner from Lowes I think.. (You can actually get beef from a cow there)Sounds good. What time?

(You can actually get beef from a cow there)As opposed to ...:(

I'll check in with ya'll tomorrowCall my cell and let me know what time - I may not be able to get back onto the cove later today.:bigwave:

Carrie, I wasn't able to get on the phone or the "Net" until 530 or so. I am so sorry I missed you..........

Everyone else....as if any of ya'll really matter.........

Andy and I had din-din earlier (without Carrie:( ) I talked Andy into his 1st Texas Roadhouse experience. While Andy had a rather boring hunk of cow, I in turn feasted on some tasty Roadkill (ask Andy...tis honto).

Now Andy, being the proper British gentleman he is, was a bit hesitant with tossing his peanut hulls on the floor, I in turn tried to show him how to properly spit.

Andy is also a bit shy around the ladies I truly, and in a proper, polite fashion attempted to get them to enter into genteel conversation. (So don't believe anything he says:nope:)

Andy was also struck by the choreography required when the working hands (the staff) broke into a good old Texas Linedance.

Andy also seemed to relish some kind of sick looking yellow beverage brewed by some stinkin yanks named Adam's (:beerdive: ) while I in turn partook of some adult beverage made from the extract of the Blue Agave plant mixed with a bit of lime and sea salt.:lick:

However being the good sport I took him to be...emphasis on TOOK :naughty: ...Andy picked up the tab:lmao:

Thanks Andy :thanx:

No less than could be expected....:biglaugh:

OK..........Hey ATLANTA guys...................

Feb 2 & 3 I'll be at the Doubletree, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA

Feb 4 (evening only) I'll be at the Doubletree Atlanta Airport, 3400 Norman Berry Drive

OK..........Hey ATLANTA guys...................

Feb 2 & 3 I'll be at the Doubletree, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA

Feb 4 (evening only) I'll be at the Doubletree Atlanta Airport, 3400 Norman Berry Drive

Randy,

Too far from Charlotte....:D

Stijloor.

Randy,

Too far from Charlotte....:D

Stijloor.

And after the head cold he left me with from our 'visit', being in Charlotte would be too close.....:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Hey Randy,

My god! are you concerned of your carbon tax :truce::truce::truce:, you worth more than you think!

Anyway... If you ve been lost in the continent of Cricket, Holden, vegemite, and kangoroo...

send us... a boomerang!

Oh yeah, I'm gonna be in Houston in Feb 2 or 3 times, I'm just waiting for confirmation


I'm out of town most of Feb :rolleyes:, but let me know when you'll be here, see if our paths can cross!

Hey Randy,

My god! are you concerned of your carbon tax :truce::truce::truce:, you worth more than you think!

Anyway... If you ve been lost in the continent of Cricket, Holden, vegemite, and kangoroo...

send us... a boomerang!

Great! The last time I tried for Australia I wound up helping to evacuate Saigon and participated in an invasion of Cambodia...maybe later:lol:

Ouhh yes! so take your time... :D

They forecast a cyclone for tomorrow, so even not the best for a sailing between islands!

Houston, TX...Feb 24-26

Tempe, AZ...March 10-12

Dundee, MI...March 22-27

I met the great man for dinner tonight, fun session indeed! :cool:

Yep, Roland and I had dinner tonight waaaaaaaaaaaaaay up in North Houston.

The waitress liked me better;)

I met the great man for dinner tonight, fun session indeed! :cool:

Did you give you his cold, Roland? Or any other medical affliction??:notme::lmao:

Unlike you, Roland was a proper English gentleman:lol:

Oh yes....we ate at 221B Baker Street:cool:

OKAY CHICAGO!...........March 29-April 3..........the Lisle Hilton (I won't have a car at this one)


OKAY MICHIGAN! .............April 5-April 8.....I'll be in Troy somewhere (I'll know later)

I don't see your visits to Canada or did i miss some of your posts? :thanks:

I'm not scheduled for canada anytime soon.:nope:

Ten pages - Time to start a new "Where Randy Will Be" thread, or start posting on the forum Calendar.

OKAY CHICAGO!...........March 29-April 3..........the Lisle Hilton (I won't have a car at this one)


OKAY MICHIGAN! .............April 5-April 8.....I'll be in Troy somewhere (I'll know later)

Hey, if you are not sick, I'll meet you again for dinner!! And the Lisle Hilton - what a great resturant! Well it was when I stayed there (Algauers, I believe)