Bump into a 'Cover'? Where the Elite Meet to eat? Are you a Turtle? [Elsmar Cove Index (Ar)] - Page 3

ralphsulser

15th August 2006, 11:02 AM

Hey Ralph!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm, gonna be at the Holiday Inn Express (impressed?) in Kernersville from about 6PM 21 August - 23 August.

The night of 23-24 Aug I'll be at the Holiday Inn - Triad Intl Airport starting about 5PM or so.

Don't be drivin' no 2 hours just meet up unless you really wanna. Trust me, my feelings won't be hurt, and hey, I'll wave atcha when I fly out in the AM.
Randy, (Holiday Inn Express...you could be a heilcopter piolt and zip down here:tg: )I would like to meet with you, but Kernersville is farther yet. You're right about driving the hours, would be almost 5 hours total.:nope:
Maybe you get closer someday. Hope you have a good trip.

Wes Bucey

15th August 2006, 11:21 AM

Wes Bucey, Craig Cochran, Craig H., and Coury Ferguson are scheduled to break bread Wed, Aug 16 at Vinny's in Alpharetta, GA. Any other local Cove members available that evening?

Randy

15th August 2006, 11:12 PM

Man Wes! Why don't you guys just hop over to Houston real quick? Hobby-Marriott:lol:

Laura M

15th August 2006, 11:35 PM

I'm just outside Corning, NY - 2 days/week - altho not the same days. Next week Th/Fr. This week was Mon/Tues.

Cleveland this weekend - but busy with family reunion stuff. - sorry Quality Phd - would like to hook up, but this weekend is booked solid, including my grandma's 90th b-day party.

Coury Ferguson

16th August 2006, 08:09 AM

Man Wes! Why don't you guys just hop over to Houston real quick? Hobby-Marriott:lol:

Randy,

You are more than welcome to fly to Georgia and meet with us. It would only be about a 2 hour flight (you could catch a 3:00 PM flight and make the meeting by 6:00 PM). :magic:

Randy

16th August 2006, 09:35 AM

That'd be great except that I have a real job and the course I'm doing doesn't end until 7PM.:lol:

Maybe next time.

Coury Ferguson

16th August 2006, 09:38 AM

That'd be great except that I have a real job and the course I'm doing doesn't end until 7PM.:lol:

Maybe next time.

What a shame. There will be another time.

Craig H.

17th August 2006, 03:48 PM

That'd be great except that I have a real job and the course I'm doing doesn't end until 7PM.:lol:

Maybe next time.

Randy, its a shame you couldn't make it. Wes, Coury, and I had some wonderful food and a delightful evening. Definitely worth the trip.

Coury Ferguson

17th August 2006, 03:52 PM

Randy, its a shame you couldn't make it. Wes, Coury, and I had some wonderful food and a delightful evening. Definitely worth the trip.

And some excellent conversation. :applause: :cool:

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So Randy, what does your schedule look like in the October-January Time frame? Georgia in your plans (On your mind)?

Randy

17th August 2006, 10:17 PM

Aw wet on you guys:(

Coury, I think we have some courses scheduled for Atlanta during that period, let me take a gander and I'll let you know.

Wes Bucey

17th August 2006, 10:49 PM

That'd be great except that I have a real job and the course I'm doing doesn't end until 7PM.:lol:

Maybe next time.Right! You could have brought the class with you. What better "enrichment" than being part of the discourse with experts representing more than a century of Quality experience and expertise?

Randy

17th August 2006, 11:22 PM

Right! You could have brought the class with you. What better "enrichment" than being part of the discourse with experts representing more than a century of Quality experience and expertise?

Never happen:mg:

A couple of these folks work for our registration clients and I sure can't let them see me in my normal state.:lol:

Coury Ferguson

18th August 2006, 08:01 AM

Right! You could have brought the class with you. What better "enrichment" than being part of the discourse with experts representing more than a century of Quality experience and expertise?

Was this combined experience? :biglaugh: :lmao: Just kidding here.

Hershal

19th August 2006, 12:23 PM

I want to thank Claes for many hours of enjoyable conversation.....

I was in Eskilstuna last night and we spoke until the wee hours of the morning.....Claes is exceptionally knowledgeable and it come through on the Cove, but even more so in person!

Regards,

Hershal

Claes Gefvenberg

19th August 2006, 01:59 PM

I want to thank Claes for many hours of enjoyable conversation.....Thank you. :agree: I had a great time.:D

I was in Eskilstuna last night and we spoke until the wee hours of the morning..... Claes is exceptionally knowledgeable and it come through on the Cove, but even more so in person!Well, you proved to be no less knowledgeable yourself, you know.

It soon became obvious that we had some common interests: Apart fom a lot of other things, we talked for hours on end about history: Ancient, current you name it. Great!

As for the wee hours, I think we used them well (I got home just after 4am :notme:).

/Claes

Laura M

21st August 2006, 12:45 AM

Sounds like fun! And I see in the background of first pic articles about the Red Sox? What's up with that in Eskilstuna? I gotta admit, I 'googled' Eskilstuna just to find out where it was.

Claes Gefvenberg

21st August 2006, 04:10 AM

Sounds like fun! And I see in the background of first pic articles about the Red Sox? What's up with that in Eskilstuna?It was fun :agree1: . As for the Red Sox stuff, I suppose some basball freak decorator was hired when they fixed the place up. The entire wall was plastered with baseball lore. :D

/Claes

Randy

23rd August 2006, 11:58 PM

Rox and I are planning on dinner in Toronto Aug 30th, if anyone else is around let me know.

I'm operating out of the Toronto Wyndham near the airport and will actually be in the area all week delivering an 18001 Lead Auditor course at the BSI Canada headquarters.

Rox mentioned that I'll be the 1st Cover that she's had an opportunity to meet, and afterwards she'll probably never want to meet another:lol:

RCBeyette

25th August 2006, 07:51 AM

Rox mentioned that I'll be the 1st Cover that she's had an opportunity to meet, and afterwards she'll probably never want to meet another:lol:

Well, after meeting the best...why meet the rest? :notme: ;)

RCBeyette

31st August 2006, 09:13 AM

Well, folks, I met Randy...and have lived to tell the tale! For the record, I feel no need to start any therapy, although I'm not sure if Randy will be able to say the same. :notme:

The scariest part of the evening was when we determined that someone Randy is working with up here happens to be a former auditor for my plant. What are the odds?!?! :mg:

Psst...if Vic remembers me and tells you any stories, they're all lies! Lies, I tell you! Unless of course it's about me being a bit of a harda$$...in which case, it's the truth.

I do believe that by the end of the evening, Randy has determined that I'm a very dull person, with no fun hobbies and nothing interesting to say. :) Of course that could also be because he couldn't hear me over the airplanes flying overhead.

Seriously, though, had a blast with Randy. He gave me all the gossip on the over Covers he's met and I'm currently contemplating the fee I should charge him to not spread his stories..... ;)

Sidney Vianna

31st August 2006, 09:33 AM

Well, folks, I met Randy... What were you thinking!!?!?!?:mg: Never heard of preventive action?http://www.ugoplayer.com/forum/images/smilies/rofl1.gifHe gave me all the gossip on the over Covers he's met and I'm currently contemplating the fee I should charge him to not spread his stories..... ;)So, tell us. Doesn't he look like the guy on the cover page of my book (http://elsmar.com/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5216&d=1149560855)? Just a little bit rounder?:notme:

Coury Ferguson

31st August 2006, 09:39 AM

I think we need to start a new poll on this subject, since it has changed since the original poll.

I believe that people who selected "still looking" have met covers. I selected "still looking" but that has now changed, after meeting with Wes and Craig H.

Just a suggestion.

RCBeyette

31st August 2006, 09:57 AM

What were you thinking!!?!?!?:mg: Never heard of preventive action? So, tell us. Doesn't he look like the guy on the cover page of my book? Just a little bit rounder?:notme:

I was in the mood to play with fire. ;)

And thankfully, Randy left the old Ozark hat at home.

Randy

31st August 2006, 10:57 PM

I am so sorry that I have taken this long to respond to the young lady's post above.

Yes, I did have dinner with Rox in Toronto, and No, she did not require an armed guard (even though 30 years ago she might have and that's the truth;) )

Yes, we had a very good conversation ranging from serious work and cultural issues to auditors passing gas at closing meetings.:lmao:

No she doesn't look like here avatar (even though she does have hair on her head too), and Yes, she appeared to have all the girl parts in the correct places (a guess only of course)

Yes, it was a bit noisy from the airplanes (we were nearly under the flight path at Toronto airport) and No, I did not need a hearing aid to carry on our chat.

Bottom line, we had a pretty good evening and it ended too early. I'm the 1st person from here in the Cove that Rox has had an opportunity to meet and I'm sure she was a bit apprehensive at 1st, but that went way. Anytime any of you guys can get up here to Toronto please do not pass up the chance to meet with my good and now personal friend Roxane Beyette.

I explained to Rox that I have been very fortunate and never disappointed with the folks I've had an opportunity to meet in person from the Cove. I told her that I owe Lucinda (remember her?) my gratitude because she is responsible for helping me locate the home I now have. I talked about spending a couple of real good evening with that old coot Wes and meeting Howard Akins in the process (Howard I hope your son is well, Judi and I have kept him and his fellow soldiers in our prayers). I talked about dining with Ann Morgan, Steve Howste, seeing old Marc himself stroll into one of my classes for a week, conversing with db (Dave Bradley) and getting to buddy up with my lil sis Cari (no relation to the rock star) and the many others that pop in and out here.

Roxane! Thanks:bighug:

GStough

5th September 2006, 04:55 PM

Just curious if anyone will be in the St. Louis area the second week of October?

Hershal

11th September 2006, 09:22 PM

Schedule.....

18-19 September, Orlando
20-21 September, Parlin, NJ
25-29 September, Tulsa

Mid-October in Northbrook, IL (Chicago area)

Beyond that, I have to look again.....

Hey Randy, if you will be crusin' through DFW anywhere near those times, perhaps we can finally meet.......

Hershal

Laura M

11th September 2006, 09:35 PM

I'm still visiting Corning, NY once/week. Different days each week at this point. Usually do 2 days in a row to save on driving.

Randy

11th September 2006, 09:42 PM

Wes Bucey

11th September 2006, 10:09 PM

Let's try to hook up again, but let's pick a better place for dinner this time. Give me enough notice and I will get us a great place either close to your client or to your hotel. Anybody else? I'd love to hear some of Hershal's foreign travel stories! (Northbrook is a north suburb of Chicago.)Schedule.....

18-19 September, Orlando
20-21 September, Parlin, NJ
25-29 September, Tulsa

Mid-October in Northbrook, IL (Chicago area)

Beyond that, I have to look again.....

Hey Randy, if you will be crusin' through DFW anywhere near those times, perhaps we can finally meet.......

Hershal

Hershal

13th September 2006, 10:13 PM

Sounds good.....once I make my hotel reservations I will send the info.....and I can even bring the laptop becuase it has pics! No hush money ones though.....at least, not of me.....

Hershal

Hershal

2nd October 2006, 02:26 AM

I will be in the Lincolnshire area from 8-18 October.....filt in your plans Wes?

Just a side note, anyone else in the area?

Hershal

Randy

2nd October 2006, 03:14 AM

I'll be in Princeton, NJ all next week.

GStough

2nd October 2006, 09:09 AM

Three of us (my boss, a co-worker, and I) will be in St. Louis, MO next week (10/8 - 10/13) for 13485 Lead Auditor training @ the Adam's Mark. Would love to meet any Covers in the area. Any takers? :D

QualityPhD

2nd October 2006, 10:22 AM

October 9-11 -- Daytona Beach, FL
October 12-13 -- Boston, Mass.

Wes Bucey

2nd October 2006, 02:33 PM

I will be in the Lincolnshire area from 8-18 October.....filt in your plans Wes?

Just a side note, anyone else in the area?

HershalWant to come to an ASQ Chicago Section meeting on the 11th? ASQ Executive Director Borawski will be there!60th Anniversary of ASQ!
The pre-dinner portion of the evening will focus on three short speeches. Mr. Lieberman will speak of our history; Mr. Gupta will summarize the current state-of-the-art, and Mr. Borawski will conjecture where we are heading.

The post-dinner presentation will feature a summary of the themes presented earlier and target where we need to improve ourselves to meet the future . . . as leaders instead of followers. Afterwards, all three panelists will participate in an extended Q&A session with the audience.

Where do you think we are heading as a profession? What significant changes in the profession that you have experienced to date? What changes do you anticipate in the future? Email me your ideas at vcprogram@asqchicago.org prior to the meeting.

Our Distinguished Quality Forum Panelists:

Bill Lieberman has been a member of the ASQ(C) since 1951! He is a past chair of the Chicago Section and a member of its Board since 1954. Additionally Bill ran the Training Institute from 1967-80 and several times since then. He has also served nationally with the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Division and the Society Training Committee. Bill is a member of the American Statistical Association, the Operations Research Society, and The Institute of Management Sciences.

Kam Gupta is a certified professional empowerment coach (CPEC) and an Emotional Intelligence Coach (EIC). As president of Continuous Improvement Technology, Inc. Kam provides 360 assessments supported with follow-up coaching, and consults with companies in implementing robust processes for Lean Six sigma, Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Employee Enthusiasm, Value Aligned Strategy Development, and Business Improvement & Certifications Processes. Kam is the Regional Director of ASQ for Region 12. This year Kam is also the NIQC 2006 Conference chair and will be warmly welcoming you at the conference on November 06, 2006.

Paul E. Borawski is the executive director and chief strategic officer of the American Society for Quality. He joined ASQ in 1986 as director of programs and technical services and was appointed to executive director in 1988. In 2003 the ASQ board of directors acknowledged the growth of his role by naming him the chief strategic officer.

As executive director and chief strategic officer, Borawski is responsible for the ASQ's progress in reaching its vision. He provides for the ongoing exploration of ASQ's Living Strategy and assures the alignment of the organization resources with the strategies and goals ASQ's board of directors approves.

Anyone else interested in attending?

If not, Hershal, that will be the only day I'm not available for dinner and . . .

Hershal

2nd October 2006, 08:39 PM

I may be in for that.....have to work out directions and the like.....

Hershal

RCBeyette

3rd October 2006, 08:58 AM

Is anyone else participating in the ASQ free webinar on Quality Cost Principles? I figure it's one hour out of my life and while I doubt I will learn anything brand new it might remind me about a few items when it comes to this topic (or more importantly, how to get some managers more interested in this topic).

Hershal

6th October 2006, 08:14 PM

Wes,

I will be arriving Sunday evening and staying at the Hampton Inn in Lincolnshire, for 10 days. Give me a call.

Hershal

Wes Bucey

6th October 2006, 09:51 PM

Wes,

I will be arriving Sunday evening and staying at the Hampton Inn in Lincolnshire, for 10 days. Give me a call.

Hershal
OK that's just south of my home. I'll pick you up for the Wednesday ASQ and maybe we'll hook up before then, too.

Got slightly bummed out today - the film we wanted to see had a "buzz" on the sound track and we opted to wait for a different print.

Howard Atkins

9th October 2006, 09:02 AM

I am going to be in Belgium from 15 Oct to 18 Nov, based near Brussels.
I can be contacted through Email etc.
Possibility to travel at weekends

BradM

9th October 2006, 11:44 AM

Craig H.

9th October 2006, 12:13 PM

Has this group come up with names yet? Do we call each other "covers"? And is that cover, like cover page (uh sound); or like China Grove (oh sound)? I mean, when we meet, we want to have the secret Puba (Flinstones reference) name right, don't we? :tg:

Originally, these forums were called the "Cayman Cove". So, Cove (like grove) it is.

BTW, I have been known to compare The Quality Manual to "The Tome of the Grand Poobah".

Steve Prevette

9th October 2006, 12:17 PM

I will be at the NOHC convention in Wenatchee Washington October 26. Speaking on our Control Chart based Dashboards, and doing the Red Beads.

http://www.pnsaiha.org/Documents/NOHC%20Information%20with%20Buttons.htm

RosieA

9th October 2006, 12:44 PM

BTW, I have been known to compare The Quality Manual to "The Tome of the Grand Poobah".

:lol: I love it, Craig! Mind if I borrow it?

qualitygal

9th October 2006, 02:26 PM

Haven't run into anyone that I know of although after I told my partner about you guys he signed up too. I don't know his sign-in though. Is there a secret handshake? Maybe we need one.

Craig H.

9th October 2006, 04:51 PM

:lol: I love it, Craig! Mind if I borrow it?

Certainly.

ralphsulser

9th October 2006, 05:37 PM

Originally, these forums were called the "Cayman Cove". So, Cove (like grove) it is.

BTW, I have been known to compare The Quality Manual to "The Tome of the Grand Poobah".

If we used that everyone would wonder about the burial site marker :-)
Note: Every since our IT manager installed a new internet access firewall last week, I cannot attach files or designate smileys :-(

Hershal

11th October 2006, 01:04 AM

Wes,

It is a shame we were not able to hook up on Tue.....

Look forword to dinner tommorow evening.....

Hershal

Wes Bucey

11th October 2006, 01:21 AM

Wes,

It is a shame we were not able to hook up on Tue.....

Look forword to dinner tommorow evening.....

HershalI sure am curious to know if any Covers belong to ASQ Chicago Section 1201 and will be joining us to hear the executive director of ASQ (Borawski) comment on the 60th anniversary of ASQ.

I have had Buffalo Wings at the place you dined tonight - they are so "picante" my scalp began to itch after the first one

(only later did I learn that milk, not beer, cools the burn!:cool:

Hershal

11th October 2006, 01:44 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, yes, they were a bit warm.......

but not that bad.....

Hershal

14th October 2006, 12:07 AM

:topic: Wes, you should post a new pic.....you look better in person.....

Oh, and Nat wanted me to thank you also.

Hershal

Coury Ferguson

17th October 2006, 10:51 AM

I will be in the Charlotte NC area either this week or next week to visit our customer. It will be a 1 night and 1 day thing but I may be able to have dinner with anyone that might be in the Charlotte NC area. Once the date has been set I will post it.

Hershal

20th October 2006, 04:56 PM

Coming up.......

23-24 October, near Pittsburgh, PA
26-27 October, York, PA
31 October to 3 November, Phoenix, AZ
6-7 November, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
13-16 November, Plano, TX (DFW area)
21-22 November, Vancouver, BC
27-30 November, SeaTac area
5-8 December, Madison, WI

Hershal

ralphsulser

1st November 2006, 11:11 AM

Last evening I met with fellow “Cover” Valerie Stroh in North Carolina for dinner. She was auditing a plant her company has there. She is very interesting to talk with, and share quality systems and our historic experiences. We exchanged our comments about mutual automotive quality mandates, and how we were affected.
She is a fine lady very knowledgeable, nice, and a good sense of humor. I really enjoyed spending some time with her.
If you ever get a chance to meet with her, you will have a good time.

RosieA

1st November 2006, 11:46 AM

If you ever get a chance to meet with her, you will have a good time.

Ralph! Gentlemen never share that information in a public forum!! :mg:

ralphsulser

1st November 2006, 12:04 PM

Ralph! Gentlemen never share that information in a public forum!! :mg:

OOPs, sorry, I just got carried away and couldn't help myself. ;>0

Valeri

1st November 2006, 12:33 PM

Randy

1st November 2006, 07:17 PM

If you ever get a chance to meet with her, you will have a good time.

:cool: Qrap! Are you serious? How come I get stuck with Cari, Rox or Ann?

I was going to suggest for a good time to check out Wes, but I knew that would raise eyebrows and draw some giggles and snickers.

Hershal

2nd November 2006, 01:07 AM

Oh, I don't know.....Wes is a "nice guy".....

Be careful that you don't become PC................:rolleyes:

Hershal

Claes Gefvenberg

2nd November 2006, 05:06 AM

Be careful that you don't become PC................:rolleyes: That'll be the day... :lmao: ;) :notme:

/Claes

Howard Atkins

2nd November 2006, 02:20 PM

:cool: Qrap! Are you serious? How come I get stuck with Cari, Rox or Ann?

I was going to suggest for a good time to check out Wes, but I knew that would raise eyebrows and draw some giggles and snickers.

What about me:mad:
Claes has not managed to free up a weekend for me and I go home on Friday next, earlier than planned. But I may be in Texas soon
:biglaugh:
(really)

SteelMaiden

2nd November 2006, 03:13 PM

Oh Ralph, you're such a gentlemen, thank you for the compliments; I was on my best behavior:biglaugh:). Time spent was enjoyable and a much needed break from this dull, dreary time on the road. In your daily travels, please remember - there are deer in North Carolina:uhoh:

Wow, I hope that you didn't figure that out by "bumping" into one? yes, it is dear season, so they tend to get flushed out onto the roads a little more right now. Unfortunately, if it isn't a deer running out in front of you, it'll be a hunting dog.

Craig H.

2nd November 2006, 03:49 PM

Wow, I hope that you didn't figure that out by "bumping" into one? yes, it is dear season, so they tend to get flushed out onto the roads a little more right now. Unfortunately, if it isn't a deer running out in front of you, it'll be a hunting dog.

Yes, and it is also the time of the deer year called the rut. Meaning the guys are out chasing the girls, all day and all night. Some bucks will become so depleated/exhausted that they will not live to see the spring. Nothing like a little single-minded abandon.

;)

Valeri

2nd November 2006, 06:02 PM

Wow, I hope that you didn't figure that out by "bumping" into one? yes, it is dear season, so they tend to get flushed out onto the roads a little more right now. Unfortunately, if it isn't a deer running out in front of you, it'll be a hunting dog.

No, no - during dinner we were talking about the number of deer I see on the road (in a prone position) in Indiana this time of the year and the "hits" were really high on this one stretch of road that was quite similar to the 2-lane I traveled to get to dinner. Ralph said he hadn't seen many yet and I should be OK - :nope:

I found (3) thankfully on their side of the road - can't imagine the hassle there would have been with the car rental company. It could have been worse - the next morning, Ralph said his boss hit one on the way to work.

RCBeyette

6th November 2006, 08:32 AM

Since my meeting with Randy was highly successful (i.e., I didn't require therapy afterwards), I decided to venture out again and meet another Cover. On Saturday, EtobiLad and I met up in Toronto...and brought our dogs. After a bit of growling, swatting and the usual sniffing, the canines decided that we had settled down enough to go for a walk. :lol:

We walked around Ashbridges Bay Park, which is down on the lakefront, for about 2 hours. Had a great conversation ranging from work (naturally) to homelife to how often we yell at our canine companions.

We'll probably meet up again before the snows start to fly. Location is TBD. For anyone in the Toronto area - with or without dogs - are you interested in meeting up and joining us?

Randy

6th November 2006, 07:18 PM

I'll be arriving in Ontario, California on Nov 8th and will be leaving on the 11th. I'll be with family, but might have some time on the 9th to meet up with someone local. We have a "granddaughter" getting married on the 10th so time is going to get compressed fast.

Hershal

7th November 2006, 12:08 AM

Hey Randy,

You will be just "down the hill" from me (as we in the High Desert call the LA basin area).....I should be in town Thursday-Friday and I think even Saturday.....perhaps get together for a few minutes.....?

Let me know.

Hershal

Randy

7th November 2006, 11:31 AM

Thursday may actually be the only time. The wife will probably be doing some pre-wedding whatever. I'll be with my grandson Zachary and we will both be looking for some way to occupy our time during the afternoon, probably Ontario Mills.

Hershal

12th November 2006, 10:06 PM

Randy,

A pity we didn't get to meet.....I am sure you would have survived the experience!

Hershal

Randy

12th November 2006, 10:35 PM

I'm lucky I survived the wedding.

I'm sitting here at home now with a horrible head cold or sinus something probably made worse by flying.

Maybe next trip we'll get together when I'm only required to work.

RCBeyette

13th November 2006, 07:42 AM

I'm sitting here at home now with a horrible head cold or sinus something probably made worse by flying.

You sure it's not a hangover? ;)

Randy

13th November 2006, 10:02 AM

You sure it's not a hangover? ;)

Yeah, I'm sure (Baptist wedding)

RCBeyette

13th November 2006, 11:02 AM

Here's a shot of when EtobiLad and I met up in Toronto to walk our doggies. What does it mean when your dog is more comfortable in front of a camera that you? Not to mention more photogenic... :o

EtobiLad

13th November 2006, 04:06 PM

My Samuel had a recent hair cut (by yours truly), upon its availability it'll be posted here :evidence: as requested ..
Happy trails everyone, it's getting colder and damp up here this time around. I hope we get that much needed indian summer before that fluffy white thing starts falling again..
Happy Thanksgiving to our yankee buds and gals!
:bigwave:

lindal

15th November 2006, 12:32 AM

Maybe I'm too much of a newbie for this, but I'm auditing in Cleveland on Thursday the 16th and staying by the Ford plant near the airport, would anyone want to meet for dinner/ drinks?

Howard Atkins

20th November 2006, 01:40 AM

Ok, the plan is at the moment.
Arrive Philadelphia Sunday 26th November
30th Nov -2nd Dec at Marc's
2nd Dec-20th Dec, Houston area

Be happy to see anyone

Claes Gefvenberg

20th November 2006, 06:25 AM

What does it mean when your dog is more comfortable in front of a camera that you? Not to mention more photogenic... Yeah, nice dog

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Oh, come on, why should you be shy of the camera? :D No complaints from this side of the pond.

/Claes

Randy

20th November 2006, 08:04 AM

Yeah, nice dog

/Claes

The girl ain't bad either.

RCBeyette

20th November 2006, 09:30 AM

You guys sure know how to charm a girl. :o

Marc

21st November 2006, 01:48 AM

Ok, the plan is at the moment.
Arrive Philadelphia Sunday 26th November
30th Nov -2nd Dec at Marc's
2nd Dec-20th Dec, Houston area

Be happy to see anyone

If anyone wants to meet Howard, and me for that matter, we can set up a dinner at a local restaurant, or a lunch, for Friday 1 December. Or whatever. I have a small house and it's in disarry as I'm in the beginnings of what is essentially a rehab of the house - walls to be paneled, floors, windows, doors to be replaced, and much more. Next spring I'm having a contractor enlarge the house as well. So, I really don't have much of a place to invite a group of people to right now.

Howard, keep me posted on your plans.

What I would really like is to have a 'Get Together' in Amsterdam next summer...

RCBeyette

21st November 2006, 08:15 AM

What I would really like is to have a 'Get Together' in Amsterdam next summer...

Sounds ideal! According to my Human Resources department, I am entitled to this concept known as 'vacation time'. :rolleyes: Apparently I have 3 days to use up before December 31, not including the week we get off during the holidays, plus 7.5 days to use before the end of March 2007, and then another 21 days to use up between March and December 2007.

Can anyone tell me what a vacation is? ;) Or is that a whole separate thread?

howste

22nd November 2006, 04:37 PM

LOL, I've heard of this "vacation" concept. I wish that it would actually occur now and then. I do get the rest of this week off though.

Here's what's coming up in my travel schedule for the next few weeks:
Next week 28th through the 30th in Portland
December 5-6 in Albuquerque
December 13-15 in Seattle area

Ron Rompen

23rd November 2006, 01:51 PM

Anyone have any recommendations for a good place to eat in Syracuse NY? Seems I will be spending a fair bit of my time there, so I might as well learn to enjoy it.

I already know about The Dinosaur, and The Blue Tusk, and The Glass Onion. Usually staying up in the Carrier Circle area, so anything close to there would be good.

Thanks guys/gals

Hershal

23rd November 2006, 10:52 PM

I remember reading about vacation in my business classes.....or was it in a Dr. Seuss book.....I forget.....

Randy

3rd December 2006, 06:38 PM

OK.....Memphis, TN Dec 3-8
Orlando, FL Dec 10-15
Tuscon, AZ Dec 18-20

The rest of 2006............HOME!!!!!!:lmao: :drool:

Wes Bucey

3rd December 2006, 09:34 PM

OK.....Memphis, TN Dec 3-8
Orlando, FL Dec 10-15
Tuscon, AZ Dec 18-20

The rest of 2006............HOME!!!!!!:lmao: :drool:Do the dogs recognize you?:rolleyes:

Jim Wynne

3rd December 2006, 10:16 PM

Do the dogs recognize you?:rolleyes:

Yes, but not his own. :notme:

EtobiLad

4th December 2006, 10:22 AM

My Samuel had a recent hair cut (by yours truly), upon its availability it'll be posted here..

available at last after 2 weeks.....had to purchase a craddle to download my pics. :notme:

EtobiLad

Randy

7th December 2006, 12:45 AM

Craig H.

7th December 2006, 09:20 AM

Randy,

Please post the hotel, etc when you can. I'll see what the schedule looks like - I may have an audit that week. It would be fun, though.

EtobiLad

7th December 2006, 01:09 PM

Coming soon to you folks in N. Georgia

Randy in Atlanta

January 21-26, 2007

Randy, it's like a promo for a huge gig dude. :notme:
If you need a sound person, I'm ur man... :biglaugh:

Steve Prevette

7th December 2006, 01:13 PM

I'll be in the Bay Area, California from January 23 - 31. On January 25 I will be at Lawrence Berkely National Lab, and on January 31 the "All Auditors" conference in Napa.

Doing the Red Beads . . .:cool:

Howard Atkins

7th December 2006, 07:42 PM

Reminder.
I am in Houston until 20 December

Hershal

8th December 2006, 06:36 PM

I will be in Sacramento next Tuesday and Bend, OR next Thursday and Friday.

Hershal

BradM

8th December 2006, 06:49 PM

Howard (and others),

If you drive up through Arlinton, TX area, drop me a note. When you see my jolly belly, you will know I am familar with the good eating places :)

Randy

8th December 2006, 08:27 PM

BradM....I'm at DFW right now (620PM 8 Dec), where are you?

Actually I'm just waiting for the next flight to Fort Smith:D

Have a nice weekend

BradM

9th December 2006, 01:36 AM

Man! Just missed your message Randy by about ten minutes or so.

You were about ten miles away. Would have liked to meet and at least have a five minute chat.

Coury Ferguson

9th December 2006, 07:35 AM

Coming soon to you folks in N. Georgia

Randy in Atlanta

January 21-26, 2007

I'll be doing an OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor course for a somewhat successful soft drink beverage company in the area.

I'm not sure of the hotel yet, but I will be there.

Randy,

Let us know and maybe CraigH and I can meet with you. I am approx. 20-25 miles North of Atlanta. CraigH would have a trip and maybe this time we can get Craig Cochran to make it, since he was unable to meet with Wes, Craig and I last time. Maybe Gidget Stough (AKA: GStough) might also be able to travel east and meet.

Let one of us know. I would like to meet you.

Randy

9th December 2006, 11:13 AM

That'l be fine. I don't know what hotel yet, but it will most likely be close to the beverage company headquarters (they have red cans).

Wes Bucey

9th December 2006, 11:29 AM

That'l be fine. I don't know what hotel yet, but it will most likely be close to the beverage company headquarters (they have red cans).
I didn't know Augie Busch had HQ in Atlanta!:D

(Is there any other beverage in red cans?)
Break down, Randy, and rent a car! You need to see something more of the towns you visit instead of the airport waiting room, the hotel meeting room, your room the hotel bar, and the inside of the van or cab that hauls you between airport and hotel! Lots of cool stuff in and around Atlanta. Stay an extra day and visit the new Aquarium!

Randy

9th December 2006, 10:25 PM

Hey Wes, my family was in and around the Atlanta and Augusta area way long before you arsonist Yankee's ever heard of the place:lol:

It's one of those weeks where work will end after 7PM every night.

Wes Bucey

9th December 2006, 11:02 PM

:nopity: Hey Wes, my family was in and around the Atlanta and Augusta area way long before you arsonist Yankee's ever heard of the place:lol:

It's one of those weeks where work will end after 7PM every night.
:nopity: :nopity:
My ancestors were Huguenots in what would become North Carolina in 1687. We were immigrants (refugees.) I have all my "Southern" credentials in order, even if I DON'T drink sweet tea!

Coury Ferguson

11th December 2006, 07:36 AM

That'l be fine. I don't know what hotel yet, but it will most likely be close to the beverage company headquarters (they have red cans).

Do they manufacture Mountain Dew? Oh.... I forgot, their competitor does.

Hershal

18th December 2006, 01:13 AM

WOO HOO!!!

Most travel is complete for the year.....I really do love what I do, but have to admit that the travel sometimes wears me down a bit.....

Still, if it comes out, a pic or two from Eskilstuna, Sweden (where Claes lives) and maybe even Austria.....

Hershal

Hershal

18th December 2006, 01:21 AM

OK, I give up on posting pics.....tried several times.....

I had %^*&*%^$$%^ results.....most likely my system timing out or whatever.....

I have a couple on the pics on my Myspace profile.....

Randy

18th December 2006, 09:56 AM

My last trip this year is coming up today.:lmao:

I'll be in Tucson until Dec 21st.

Long year, lots of miles and I'm getting tired.:sleep:

Craig H.

18th December 2006, 10:50 AM

My last trip this year is coming up today.:lmao:

I'll be in Tucson until Dec 21st.

Long year, lots of miles and I'm getting tired.:sleep:

Randy, just for kicks, why not post your miles flown for the year?

Maybe some other road warriors, too?

It might give us desk jockey types something to think about.

Hershal

19th December 2006, 10:43 PM

Randy, just for kicks, why not post your miles flown for the year?

Maybe some other road warriors, too?

It might give us desk jockey types something to think about.

Maybe not just miles, but some extra info also.....

In September, I got my AAdvantage Platinum card for 2007.....50K miles required, and I got that flying only the discount stuff or I might have been Executive Platinum.....

I am going to AL to visit family for Christmas, flying using miles, staying in the hotel on points.....no sweat.....

I usually fly American unless going up/down the coast, then usually Alaska/Horizon.....stay in HI Express or Hampton Inn.....usually rent from Avis or Alamo.....

One more indication of my travels.....I can almost tell you by concourse what eating places are at DFW (Dallas), ORD (Chicago), PDX (Portland), SEA (Seattle).....have been in all four Admirals Clubs at DFW, and both at ORD.....and many others also....

Thursday I will see my office for the first time in about 7 weeks.....

Hershal

Randy

19th December 2006, 10:50 PM

Heck Hershal, by September I'd requalified as Executive Platinum and in Nov I passed the 100K mark on American (all lower 48 miles too).

In Sep I hit Executive VIP with National Car and requaled Gold with Hilton, Nov Platinum with Priority Clubs, and something else I can't remember.

Of course I have the onesies and twosies with other hotel groups.

Hershal

19th December 2006, 11:39 PM

OK, you got me beat.....

I guess I got the first round.....:)

Hershal

Wes Bucey

20th December 2006, 01:23 AM

I recall having a deal in Los Angeles back in the late 70's or early 80's that required me to make weeky trips between Chicago and LA for 6 or 7 weeks. The third week I noticed a guy who had been on the other two flights from LA to Chicago (the red eye that arrived about 6 am.) I sidled up to him as we were lining up to board the plane and said something inane like, "I see you're making the weekly flight back to Chicago."

His reply gave me a cold chill, "No. Not weekly, daily!" He sat in his seat and was asleep before the plane began to taxi from the gate.

Randy

20th December 2006, 02:11 AM

That's "serious" flying.:jawdrop:

qualitygoddess

22nd December 2006, 01:24 AM

Anyone planning to go to the ASQ World Conference in Orlando this year? My boss might send me................

--QG

Laura M

22nd December 2006, 01:35 AM

When is it? I have to go 2X for family stuff.

Randy

7th January 2007, 10:56 PM

OK gang here's what I have coming up in the near future.

Jan 7-13, 2007 (I leave Sat morning) San Jose, California

Jan 16-20, 2007 (I leave Sat morning) Reston/Herndon, Virginia

Jan 21-26, 2007 (I leave Fri afternoon) Atlanta, Georgia

Feb 4-9, 2007 (or 10th), San Jose, California (planned but not firm)

Feb 11-16, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

Feb 25-Mar 2, 2007, Dallas, Texas (planned but not firm)

All of these dates are for training courses. In between them I actually have some assessment work in Arkansas.

Hershal

11th January 2007, 08:06 PM

January 23-26, 2007, I will be at MSC 2007 (Measurement Science Conference). This year I am the Session Developer for the Public Safety track, and also presenting an all-day workshop on ISO/IEC 17025.

If anyone is going to be at MSC 2007, let me know and drop by the booth.....

If you want a free exhibits only pass, then

http://www.msc-conf.com/2007/registration/exhibitsOnly.html

Hershal

Wesley Richardson

11th January 2007, 11:03 PM

Anyone planning to go to the ASQ World Conference in Orlando this year? My boss might send me................
--QG

Hi Quality Goddess,

I will be at WCQI in Orlando. Please stop at the QCI booth and say hi, again. We are not going to do a Users Forum this year, however.

Wes R.

Randy

15th January 2007, 12:45 AM

Hey Wes!

Feb 11-16, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

I'll be there, I just don't know where yet.

Laura M

15th January 2007, 01:00 AM

Feb 9-12 - Orlando Fla
Mar 8-12 - Orlando Fla

Randy

19th January 2007, 08:05 AM

HEY COURY! and N. Georgia folks

I'm in Atlanta all next week. I'm staying at the 12 Hotel and will be arriving Sunday Jan 21 in the late afternoon.

Wes Bucey

20th January 2007, 09:36 PM

Hey Wes!

Feb 11-16, 2007 Chicago, Illinois

I'll be there, I just don't know where yet.
Yep! See you!

winchm

22nd January 2007, 08:36 PM

I'll probably go to ASQ Section 0303 Conference in May/June - I hope Lawn Guyland will be there. I’ll also be going to Mississauga Ontario, Chicago, Louisville KY, in the coming months and visiting family in Rochester, NY.
Has anyone answered the Turtle question, yet? ;) ;) I know how to answer but need to know if the profanity rules apply to a 3 letter word, beginning with a and ending in s, that defines one's derriere.

Wes Bucey

23rd January 2007, 12:11 AM

Marc

23rd January 2007, 12:27 AM

Has anyone answered the Turtle question, yet? ;) ;) I know how to answer but need to know if the profanity rules apply to a 3 letter word, beginning with a and ending in s, that defines one's derriere.

I just removed the block on the word ass.

http://elsmar.com/gif/turtle_membership_card.gif
One variation of the Turtle card.

I know that there used to be a real 'organization', but as far as I can tell it doesn't exist any more.

Ancient_Order_of_Turtles

Wes Bucey

23rd January 2007, 01:32 AM

There is still an organization - who knows how legitimate?
http://ruaturtle.com/
My questions when I was initiated in 1964:

What is it that a man can do standing up, a women sitting down, and a dog on three legs?
What is it that a cow has four of and a woman has only two of?
What is a four-letter word ending in "K" that means the same as intercourse?
What is it on a man that is round, hard and sticks so far out of his pajamas you can hang a hat on it?
What goes in hard and dry and comes out soft and sticky?
My answers back then:

shake hands
legs
talk
head
chewing gumAs I recall, I got this (nice member card) and my Cardinal Puff card (not as slick) in the same month

Marc

23rd January 2007, 02:04 AM

There was a different home page about 5 to 10 years ago, and there was an 'Official' organization, or at least one I sent $ to (years ago) which (supposedly) went to charity. The address and all that was on the card, but I have no idea what ever happened to the card I got from them.

Those are the same questions, remembering back 20+ years, that I was asked. I think I was at the New Stanley Hotel in Nairobi when I was 'inducted' by one Howard Hinde who was from Missouri. Remembering his family history (as he told it) his ancestors held land (which he described as a 'plantation') in what is now Covington, KY back in the 1700's. I have some pictures of him, I think in Mombassa, somewhere in my picture collection.

I have remembered the Turtle 'Club', which is in part why, when this thread started, I put "Are you a Turtle?" in the thread title.

Coury Ferguson

23rd January 2007, 07:14 AM

HEY COURY! and N. Georgia folks

I'm in Atlanta all next week. I'm staying at the 12 Hotel and will be arriving Sunday Jan 21 in the late afternoon.

Randy,

I know you will be leaving on Friday or is your flight out scheduled for Saturday?

If you flight is scheduled for Saturday, maybe we can get together Friday night, if not maybe Thursday evening. I know that GStough is interested, and CraigH might be able to make it later this week.

Randy

23rd January 2007, 07:49 AM

I fly out Friday at 3PM. It's not too bad here at Atlantic Station, but don't expect to eat for $1.95.:lol:

Coury Ferguson

23rd January 2007, 07:51 AM

I fly out Friday at 3PM. It's not too bad here at Atlantic Station, but don't expect to eat for $1.95.:lol:

We will see if CraigH and GStough are able to make it Thursday.

Coury Ferguson

23rd January 2007, 08:26 AM

We will see if CraigH and GStough are able to make it Thursday.

Randy,

Maybe lunch would be better on Friday (approx. 11:00 AM-1:00 PM) at the airport?

When is your class scheduled to end on Friday, since your flight is at 3:00 PM?

Craig H.

23rd January 2007, 09:17 AM

We will see if CraigH and GStough are able to make it Thursday.

I was sure going to try to get to ATL this week, but events have worked against me. This latest will 86 my plans for good.

Transmission kicked the bucket Saturday. No real warning, it worked one second, and the next thing I know I'm rolling down the driveway backwards. Fortunately, with the engine running, the power steering still worked, so I didn't end up in the lake. In hindsight, though, that might have been a good idea. Anyway, this is gonna be expensive.

I am sorry I am going to miss y'all.

EtobiLad

24th January 2007, 09:15 AM

I'll be in Orlando, FL Feb 3rd to the 4th.
Would be neat to meet a fellow Cover if you live in the area.
PM me. I'll be staying at a hotel along Mccoy rd. near the Intl. Airport..
:bigwave:

Randy

27th January 2007, 03:15 PM

Coury Ferguson

29th January 2007, 05:40 AM

Got to meet and have lunch yesterday (26 Jan) with Coury in Atlanta. We really had too little time to talk while I waited to fly out, but what we had was good, as was lunch.

Oh yeah Coury, my flight got delayed about an hour but I didn't find that out until I got to the gate. I really hated to rush away.

The crazy schedule I had (730AM-7PM) just didn't leave time to get to see CCochran or some others. I really am sorry (thanks for the invite Craig). As the Terminator said "I'll be back".

I enjoyed meeting you Randy. I wish there could have been more time. Let me know the next time you are in town and we can schedule more time.

Really folks Randy, is a nice guy.

Now I invite RC when you are around auditing your company in the states to meet.

Now, lets see how much the poll has changed for me: Originally I voted haven't met, but would like to meet. As of this date I have met, CraigH, Wes Bucey, Randy (Sidney before I knew he was in the Cove).

I put this recommendation before this forum:

We start a new poll, because I know there were changes to my selection and I believe there have been other Covers that may have changed results.

RCBeyette

29th January 2007, 08:48 AM

Really folks Randy, is a nice guy.

How much did Randy pay you to type that? :notme:

Now I invite RC when you are around auditing your company in the states to meet.

I have a possible trip to Jackson, TN in February and a couple of days in Atlanta in late Feb/early March (prelude to a two-week trip to Brazil).

When I have confirmation (or denial), I'll send the word out.

GStough

29th January 2007, 09:28 AM

I was sure going to try to get to ATL this week, but events have worked against me. This latest will 86 my plans for good.

Transmission kicked the bucket Saturday. No real warning, it worked one second, and the next thing I know I'm rolling down the driveway backwards. Fortunately, with the engine running, the power steering still worked, so I didn't end up in the lake. In hindsight, though, that might have been a good idea. Anyway, this is gonna be expensive.

I am sorry I am going to miss y'all.

Well, Craig, you weren't the only one with vehicle woes. I had to have my windshield replaced Friday, and didn't get it back until 5:00 (had hoped to have it back early enough to make the drive to ATL). I sure did want to meet y'all this time around. Oh well, I guess there will be more opportunities in the future, at least I sure hope so! :cool:

Colpart

29th January 2007, 09:55 AM

It must be time for vehicle trouble - I had mine stolen from off the drive 2 weeks ago. The crooks came in the house, stole the keys and took the car. I caught them leaving and - like an idiot - ran after them. I managed to open the car door but they took off with me attached. Fortunately I was thrown clear and only sustained bruising and scrapes.

I know I shouldn't have tried to stop them but in the heat of the moment instinct takes over. At least they recovered the car a few days later and there seems little or no damage. The police think it had been stolen 'to order' and was awaiting the next stage when they found it. I hope to get it back later this week.

Marc

29th January 2007, 10:07 AM

What kind of car did you have?

Came in the house to get the keys? Bummer...

Colpart

29th January 2007, 10:13 AM

It's only a 3 month old Mazda 6. No great specialised car but seemingly desirable to someone who wanted it either to break for spares or to 'clone' and sell on.

Craig H.

29th January 2007, 10:47 AM

Well, Craig, you weren't the only one with vehicle woes. I had to have my windshield replaced Friday, and didn't get it back until 5:00 (had hoped to have it back early enough to make the drive to ATL). I sure did want to meet y'all this time around. Oh well, I guess there will be more opportunities in the future, at least I sure hope so! :cool:

About a month before Randy came to ATL I replaced the tires, costing about $450. Then I smelled antifreeze, but could not locate the leak. That was because it was between the engine block and the intake manifold. Another $300. The next week was time for fun with transaxles. $1200. I should get it back this afternoon.

Colpart, I wonder if those guys have any relatives in the U.S.? I'll leave the key next to the front door.:bonk:

GStough

29th January 2007, 11:05 AM

About a month before Randy came to ATL I replaced the tires, costing about $450. Then I smelled antifreeze, but could not locate the leak. That was because it was between the engine block and the intake manifold. Another $300. The next week was time for fun with transaxles. $1200. I should get it back this afternoon.

Colpart, I wonder if those guys have any relatives in the U.S.? I'll leave the key next to the front door.:bonk:

OUCH, Craig!! And I thought I had troubles this month....:mg:

Anyone going to be in the LA (Lower Alabama) area this weekend? :tg:

Randy

29th January 2007, 12:50 PM

OUCH, Craig!! And I thought I had troubles this month....:mg:

Anyone going to be in the LA (Lower Alabama) area this weekend? :tg:

One word Craig....TOYOTA

Gidget and Craig...I'm sure I'll be getting back to Alabama this year, most likely around the Annistion area again. I'll let you know.

GStough

29th January 2007, 12:52 PM

One word Craig....TOYOTA

Gidget and Craig...I'm sure I'll be getting back to Alabama this year, most likely around the Annistion area again. I'll let you know.

Hey, Anniston is much closer to me than ATL....I could definitely make that one (as long as nothing catastrophic happens!)!! :biglaugh: Looking forward to that one....Birmingham is very doable, too, and I know a great place to eat with a good jazz band on Wednesday nights. ;)

Craig H.

29th January 2007, 12:59 PM

One word Craig....TOYOTA

Gidget and Craig...I'm sure I'll be getting back to Alabama this year, most likely around the Annistion area again. I'll let you know.

Actually I have been riding around in my 1979 Toyota pickup. It also has new tires ($250). It usually sits and gets cranked once a week or so. 110,000 miles on original engine and tranny (4 speed). The bed is rusted, and the left fender has a parking garage dent. Runs like a top, but it is just not as comfortable to drive.

Randy

29th January 2007, 01:01 PM

Actually I have been riding around in my 1979 Toyota pickup. It also has new tires ($250). It usually sits and gets cranked once a week or so. 110,000 miles on original engine and tranny (4 speed). The bed is rusted, and the left fender has a parking garage dent. Runs like a top, but it is just not as comfortable to drive.

Only 110,000 miles? That's a new truck! My '82 that I gave away in 2000 had over 360,000 on the original engine, transmission, brakes, clutch, belts and hoses among other things (all while living in the High Mojave Desert)

Wes Bucey

29th January 2007, 01:08 PM

About a month before Randy came to ATL I replaced the tires, costing about $450. Then I smelled antifreeze, but could not locate the leak. That was because it was between the engine block and the intake manifold. Another $300. The next week was time for fun with transaxles. $1200. I should get it back this afternoon.

Colpart, I wonder if those guys have any relatives in the U.S.? I'll leave the key next to the front door.:bonk:I once had an old Ford that I was tempted to leave in a bad neighborhood with the keys in the ignition.

With my luck, they would have just stripped it for parts and left it on the street with the key still in the ignition!

Hershal

29th January 2007, 09:43 PM

Only 110,000 miles? That's a new truck! My '82 that I gave away in 2000 had over 360,000 on the original engine, transmission, brakes, clutch, belts and hoses among other things (all while living in the High Mojave Desert)

You lived in the High Desert before moving to AR? Where?

Randy

29th January 2007, 09:48 PM

You lived in the High Desert before moving to AR? Where?

BARSTOW! Yech!!!! 18 years from 1985-2003

EtobiLad

30th January 2007, 01:56 PM

Hey weary travellers, is there a terrific place (reasonable and good food) to eat close to or within the vicinity of Orlando Intl airport Florida? I'm sure you've got yours.. (I have a feeling someone will say airport hmmm)

Hershal

30th January 2007, 10:11 PM

BARSTOW! Yech!!!! 18 years from 1985-2003

Only 30 miles away.....I live in Victorville.....if you were USMC, then you were at Yermo?

Randy

31st January 2007, 12:44 AM

Only 30 miles away.....I live in Victorville.....if you were USMC, then you were at Yermo?

Naw...my time in Barstow was after my Marine days and I was in the "real Corps":lol: so Barstow wouldn't have been one of my assignments. I spent a bit of time at the "Stumps" (29 Palms) and other choice Marine Corps locals.

I am very familiar with Yermo and the activities there though. I worked at Irwin for 17 years and the Yermo support activities were tied to quite a bit of what I did for Lockheed, ITT and the Army.

As for Victorville, I remember Bear Valley Road when it was 2 lanes, no mall and no prison.

Hershal

31st January 2007, 09:52 PM

Ahhhhh.....I live around the corner from the former George AFB.....Bear Valley is a bit South.....old downtown (Route 66) is a bit closer.....

Randy

1st February 2007, 05:54 PM

OK Wes and you other Chicago types here's where I'll be Feb 11-16

Hilton Lisle/Naperville
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, Illinois, United States 60532

RCBeyette

2nd February 2007, 08:43 AM

Jackson, Tennessee on Feb 14-16.

I've grumbled that they're making the single girl travel on Valentine's Day to which my former boss (who is requesting the trip) stated : "Hey, single girl travelling on Feb 14...could be your best V-day yet!"

winchm

2nd February 2007, 01:26 PM

I don't mind V Day, but Toronto International was hell on Dec. 21st - fortunately I bumped into a great bunch of people to pass the time with. A Sasquatch couple I met helped a Columbian fellow catch a connecting flight to Texas so he could make the once a week flight to be home for Christmas. I helped a Mexican Graduate on vacation repack and tag his luggage. While talking to the couple an lovely young Asian lady asked for directions to her terminal. About 5 minutes later when we were getting ready to board we noticed that the lady (Ming) had left her carry-on, pocketbook, cell phone and a gift by our gate - The couple watched my stuff and I ran down from Terminal B with Ming's stuff - she was running back and we met halfway. It was a kick talking to the Sasquatch couple as their Swedish dialect sounded just like the actors in "Fargo" - a movie they had never seen - they told me they are the Canadian neighbors of Fargo, ND. Well thare ya go - you betcha.

Randy

2nd February 2007, 01:41 PM

Hey Brad in Texas!

Me,

in Dallas,

Feb 19-24, 2007

Embassy Suites, Irving

Wes Bucey

2nd February 2007, 05:47 PM

You going to have wheels in Naperville or are you doing that "shuttle thing?"

Randy

2nd February 2007, 05:51 PM

The shuttle thing of course.

A penny saved is a penny less spent and all that:lol:

Howard Lee

2nd February 2007, 06:58 PM

The other day right here at the Cove I was told that a turtle was the samething I once called a process map. So, what's up, how many things are described by the code name "TURTLE"?

Randy

2nd February 2007, 07:09 PM

The other day right here at the Cove I was told that a turtle was the samething I once called a process map. So, what's up, how many things are described by the code name "TURTLE"?

Here you go Howard just follow the link.

http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=6754&page=67

Howard Lee

2nd February 2007, 08:48 PM

Thanks Randy, here at home on the Great Salkehatchie Swamp a turtle is just a tasy animal.

Howard Lee

2nd February 2007, 08:57 PM

And if I asked, "what's a four letter word that refers to a woman?" You would know to say AUNT.:bigwave:

Randy

2nd February 2007, 09:24 PM

Around my house a Turtle is some chocolate candy with peanuts.;)

Wes Bucey

6th February 2007, 12:06 AM

Around my house a Turtle is some chocolate candy with peanuts.;)not peanuts -pecans - originally created by a Chicago chocolatier - DeMets, since gone in a series of buyouts and mergers.

Randy

6th February 2007, 12:45 AM

Pee-cans is where's I goes tinkle at night to keep from going to the little house outside:lmao:

Coury Ferguson

6th February 2007, 07:17 AM

How much did Randy pay you to type that? :notme:

I have a possible trip to Jackson, TN in February and a couple of days in Atlanta in late Feb/early March (prelude to a two-week trip to Brazil).

When I have confirmation (or denial), I'll send the word out.

RC,

When you get confirmation or denial let me know and maybe we can try and get together with GStough, CraigH and me for dinner.

Sorry, but Randy didn't pay me anything (darn). :biglaugh:

GStough

6th February 2007, 10:33 AM

RC,

When you get confirmation or denial let me know and maybe we can try and get together with GStough, CraigH and me for dinner.

Sorry, but Randy didn't pay me anything (darn). :biglaugh:

Yes, I would be interested in getting together. Maybe this time I won't have any car issues. :biglaugh:

Coury Ferguson

6th February 2007, 10:54 AM

Yes, I would be interested in getting together. Maybe this time I won't have any car issues. :biglaugh:

:cfingers: Lets hope

Craig H.

6th February 2007, 12:09 PM

Yes, I would be interested in getting together. Maybe this time I won't have any car issues. :biglaugh:

Same here, on both counts. At least I am pretty sure the transmission will be OK. The tires are new, there is a new heater blower, and the radio still works...

GStough

6th February 2007, 12:13 PM

Same here, on both counts. At least I am pretty sure the transmission will be OK. The tires are new, there is a new heater blower, and the radio still works...

Hmmm....sounds like you're all set for a road trip, Craig! :agree1: Looking forward to meeting all y'all....:tg:

ralphsulser

6th February 2007, 01:00 PM

Same here, on both counts. At least I am pretty sure the transmission will be OK. The tires are new, there is a new heater blower, and the radio still works...

I am having transmission problems too. 2003 Chrysler Town & Country.Give a big jerk when downshifting into the lowest gear.
Been in the shop 5 times, fix only seems to last a month.
Last time they had it a month, and it lasted a month. Dealer Service manager says he is not sure how to correct it permantly. I told him a new/different trany may work.I bought it new and was fixed twice under warranty, to continuing to repair becasuse warranty corrections did not provide permanent correction.

Coury Ferguson

6th February 2007, 01:07 PM

I am having transmission problems too. 2003 Chrysler Town & Country.Give a big jerk when downshifting into the lowest gear.
Been in the shop 5 times, fix only seems to last a month.
Last time they had it a month, and it lasted a month. Dealer Service manager says he is not sure how to correct it permantly. I told him a new/different trany may work.I bought it new and was fixed twice under warranty, to continuing to repair becasuse warranty corrections did not provide permanent correction.

Chrysler has problems with their "transmission sensor" (I had one replaced 4 times, that is why I prefer the GM Cars and got rid of the Chrysler). I still think it is a problem.

Craig H.

6th February 2007, 02:33 PM

Chrysler has problems with their "transmission sensor" (I had one replaced 4 times, that is why I prefer the GM Cars and got rid of the Chrysler). I still think it is a problem.

Hmmm. Now that you mention it, I have owned 4 Chrysler products over the years:

'72 Duster
'72 Valiant
'93 Dakota
'98 Intrepid.

The Dakota was the only one that did not experience massive tranny failure.

Can I therefore call Chrysler Drivetrain Engineers "shiftless"?

Randy

6th February 2007, 02:45 PM

Craig H.

6th February 2007, 02:47 PM

Chrysler products? I've loved 'em in the past and would love a 300 now.

Here's a photo of one of the best ones I owned. Alas, I destroyed it during a high speed chase and shoot out with some bank robbers in '74 (we won, they lost)

You had a Daytona? C'mon, quit pulling our legs!

440 or 426?

Do you know just how much those are worth right now?

Al Rosen

6th February 2007, 02:49 PM

Chrysler products? I've loved 'em in the past and would love a 300 now.

Here's a photo of one of the best ones I owned. Alas, I destroyed it during a high speed chase and shoot out with some bank robbers in '74 (we won, they lost)What about losing your car? Were you compensated for it?

Randy

6th February 2007, 02:54 PM

You had a Daytona? C'mon, quit pulling our legs!

440 or 426?

Do you know just how much those are worth right now?

Yep, I had a Daytona and in 1973 paid a whole $1500 for it. It was a 440 that I had equipped with a Holley 4500 Dominator, a 3.23 rear end, and would top 160mph (clocked by the good old Arkansas State Police on I-40 outside of Lonoke, AR). I tore the whole front end off of it during the chase and couldn't get replacement parts at the time (remember, limited production). All of the flaps, vents and wing were for a purpose...SPEED and downforce.

And no, I wasn't compensated. They did replace my ammunition though.

And yes, I do know what they are worth today$$$$$$:( :(

Craig H.

6th February 2007, 03:08 PM

:crybaby: Yep, I had a Daytona and in 1973 paid a whole $1500 for it. It was a 440 that I had equipped with a Holley 4500 Dominator, a 3.23 rear end, and would top 160mph (clocked by the good old Arkansas State Police on I-40 outside of Lonoke, AR). I tore the whole front end off of it during the chase and couldn't get replacement parts at the time (remember, limited production). All of the flaps, vents and wing were for a purpose...SPEED and downforce.

And no, I wasn't compensated. They did replace my ammunition though.

And yes, I do know what they are worth today$$$$$$:( :(

:crybaby: :crybaby:


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