Another day in Indy

I awoke this morning to a snowy view.  I love snow (sorry honey, but I do!) and took a few shots.  After showering and drinking too much coffee, I headed to breakfast.  I was the youngest one there by more than a few years, and they all knew each other better than I knew them, but breakfast was good.  I don't typically eat breakfast, but I learned a lesson long ago...there is no "lunch" when working a trade show, so you better eat a big breakfast.

We got the booth set up and it was 5 minutes before show time....then it happened.  I had a "wardrobe malfunction"...(sorry, it IS Super Bowl Weekend!)  I tore the knee in my khakis.  SHIT!  I busted butt back to my room and changed into my only other non-denim pair of pants...black pants...I was wearing a black sweater.  Crap, I'm glad I brought 3 H&H sweaters to a 2-day show.  I changed sweaters and headed back.  I hope nothing happens to the black pants before tomorrow afternoon!

I planned to take pictures during the trade show, but we were too busy.  That is excellent news.  Busy is good.  The lab pays premium moolah for us to be here, so we need the exposure (photographic pun intended.)  I will try to take some more pictures tomorrow.

After the show, I had a couple of hours of down time that I really needed.  I run around the lab all day, but standing for 4 hours in a small area is hell on one's feet.  Finally, I headed out with some fun customers for dinner. 

We went to a place called "The Palimino" and had a good dinner.  I'm glad I wasn't paying, since the tab was almost $140 before tip.  Sheesh.  Thanks, boss, for the treat.  These friends/customers showed me "the circle" in downtown before heading back.  It's a great city, really.  I'm glad they were my escorts.

When we got back, she told him to go in and attend the awards ceremony, and she would meet him at home.  She took me (her idea) to get some beer and to get some for him.  LOL  My boss would CRAP if he thought I got a customer to take me to a liquor store, but it wasn't my idea!  HONEST!  I staged the last picture for Kevin, but it was fun dreaming it up.  The Pringles and cookies were packed in my checked bag.  I hate paying room service prices for luxury stuff that I would NEVER charge to my room (meaning, my boss.)  Plus, beer is $3.50 a bottle here, plus gratuity.  IKES!

I will go to sleep soon, and get up to do it again tomorrow.  It sucks that I'll be travelling through the Super Bowl.  I'll get to see the first little bit in an airport, but miss the majority of it.  I hope to be home in time for Grey's Anatomy.  I love that show, and it promises to be a great episode.  Sheesh, I'm too wrapped up in TV.

Well, time to turn in.  I hope my friends are doing well out there in J-land.  I'll be safe at home by 11 tomorrow night, and will have a hectic Monday, but it's worth it.  I have a great job to be thankful for, great customers that make it worth doing, and a supportive family waiting at home.  I'm blessed for sure.

See ya Monday, Mom.