NFDA Advocacy Summit

Anytime we can join the NFDA for an event is a treat but doing so at the foot of our nation’s capitol is a unique experience. I don’t think many enjoy starting their workday at 4:00 AM but in order to be cleared by capitol police, that is just what we did. After a once over by the k9 unit and a good chat with officers starting their early morning shift it was time to open up Reflections for attendees of the 2010 NFDA Advocacy Summit in Washington DC. Sitting next to the reflecting pool below the statue of General Grant we were visited by several Congressional Reps and their staffs as well as government employees out enjoying the pleasant weather, the media and hundreds of people who were visiting Washington DC from around the country and literally from around the world.

Being just a few hundred feet from capitol steps and where the tour buses drop off has its advantages; those waiting to be picked up took a few moments to take in the exhibit.

This is will be a lasting memory for Josh and I, it’s going to be hard to top this one.

McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

Guess you all might want to hear from the driver every once in a while. It sure is nice to be on the road again, and headed south! We left the snow and slush behind us in Detroit and headed for Tennessee. Abigail abandoned me and went on a vacation to Mexico with some of her pals. Not to worry though! Frank Lorbach hopped in the truck with me and we headed off to do a 3 day event at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in Athens TN.

This local museum was quite impressive with more than 7000 artifacts in their collection! Its exhibits portrayed daily life and artifacts from different time periods throughout the county's history. We had a nice show and had a surprising number of veterans and their families come visit us. The area has a strong tradition of military service. It was a rewarding experience to receive their appreciation for the exhibit.