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Rick's Roadshow: Rome The Eternal City
It’s so good to be back in Rome again. It occurred to us that in the past 12 months, we’ve taken three trips to “The Eternal City”. It has quickly become familiar and comfortable to us. Of course my command of the Italian language helps demys...
Rick's Roadshow: Rome or Bust
Well I'm finally off to do a bit of personal travel for a change. We head off to Rome today, then onto an Aegean Sea Cruise. Stay tuned for fresh updates to Rick's Roadshow. I'm back with all sorts of interesting sights to share. Since I'm flying to...
Rick's Roadshow: Providence Waterfires
Welcome back to another scintillating edition of Rick's Roadshow: Providence Waterfires. If you have never heard of, or been to the Providence Waterfires, it is an amazing sight to see. The Providence Waterfires are truly an artform- a type of s...
Rick's Roadshow: Chicago- Final Day
Rick's Roadshow isn't especially exciting today, but I thought I'd write a quick post to let you know how much I've enjoyed being back in Chicago. The majority of my trip was spent on the south side of Chicago attending business meetings, but last ni...
Rick's Roadshow: Chicago- Fannie May Pilgrimage
More from Rick's Roadshow: Chicago. The weather in Chicago today was quite perfect! The sun was shining and it was so pleasant to be out and about. I had booked myself in meetings virtually all day, but I had a short window in the early morning to ma...
Rick's Roadshow: Chicago
Rick's Roadshow continues from Chicago, Illinois. I left Orlando, Florida late Tuesday night, amid heavy downpours mixed with loud thunder and scary lightning bolts crashing everywhere. I seriously wondered if our plane would be able to take off, but...
Rick's Roadshow: Orlando in August, Day 2
Welcome back to Rick's Roadshow: Orlando in August, Day 2. After spending Sunday exploring the Gaylord Palms Resort, Monday brought work obligations that needed tending to. As this is a personal blog, I rarely write about work, so I shall s...
Rick's Roadshow: Orlando in August
Welcome to another installment of Rick's Roadshow: Orlando in August. I'll be honest. I'm not a huge fan of the Orlando area. I come here on business a few times each year. Maybe I'm just getting old and cranky. Maybe I just don't want to hear a zill...
Rick's Roadshow: San Francisco
A fresh round of Rick's Roadshow installments return once again over the next few weeks. I've been in San Francisco on a short business trip and managed to snap a few photos while walking to and from a business meeting. I make efficient use of my tim...
Rick's Roadshow: New York, NY in July
Last night I had the opportunity to see the Broadway play “The Norman Conquests”, a British comedy written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Matthew Warchus. The play stars actors Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miles, Paul Ri...
Rick's Roadshow: 24 Hours in St Louis, Missouri
Wow. What a crazy past couple of days huh? Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and then Michael Jackson. Like many people I've been watching the news coverage of these passages with a sense of curiosity and melancholy I suppose. Some of these folks were very ...
Rick's Roadshow: Nashville, Tennessee
Welcome to day two of Rick's Roadshow: Nashville, Tennessee. It was a day full day of meetings, with no time at all to take more photos or have fun exploring. No matter, afterall this IS a work trip. However...early in the morning I ran into one of m...
Rick's Roadshow: Franklin, Tennessee
Welcome to a new edition of Rick's Roadshow: Franklin, Tennessee. I'm on the road for a few days on business with lots going on, so not a lot of time to blog I'm afraid. The flight in was uneventful-the way I like 'em. It sure is humid and sticky her...
Rick's Roadshow: Rome Wrap Up
Well my quick jaunt to Italy is over, and it's back to work for me today. It's amazing what taking even just a few personal vacation days can do to rejuvenate oneself. A long weekend in Rome is just the trick! I thought I'd do a Rick's Roadshow: Rome...
Rick's Roadshow: Italy, Day 6- The Vatican in Rome
Here we are at day six of Rick's Roadshow from Rome, Italy. We spent a great deal of time at the Vatican. I've been there before, so during this visit I was able to spend more time seeing things I glossed over at the last visit. I took this photo of ...
Rick's Roadshow: Italy, Day 5- Rome
Happy Monday! It's time to resume another edition of Rick's Roadshow. As you know I have been in Italy the past few days. I'm finished with my work business and have the next few days to relax and enjoy Rome as personal time off work. We spent the da...
Rick's Roadshow: Italy Day 4: Zoomark Pet Trade Show
This edition of Rick's Roadshow from Bologna, Italy is a brief post about "Zoomark", the pet trade show I am attending while here in Italy. I've worked in the pet industry for over twelve years, and know most vendors with the pet industry quite well....
Rick's Roadshow: Italy Day 3: More from Bologna
Welcome to another installment of Rick's Roadshow from Bologna, Italy. The weather has been quite pleasant since our arrival. Warm, sunny days in the 80's and mild evenings in the low 60's. A soft, gentle breeze provides enough air movement to make i...
Rick's Roadshow: Italy- Day 2: Bologna
Welcome to Day 2 of Rick's Roadshow: Bologna, Italy. Today I attended the Zoomark pet trade show (which I'll cover a bit more tomorrow) and also had some time to check out the sights around Bologna. First off, Bologna is a very young city. Approximat...
Rick's Roadshow: Italy Day 1: Bologna
Welcome to another edition of Rick's Roadshow. I'm taking a few days off from work to pop over to Italy for a quick trip. It's a combination of a personal and business trip; I'll start off attending Zoomark, a major pet industry trade show and confe...
Rick's Roadshow: New York OMD (One More Day)
Today is another installment of Rick’s Roadshow from New York, "OMD" (One More Day). First off, the Westminster Dog Show concluded last night with all its pageantry and excitement. The judging was fair and reasonable; although unfortunately the Sta...
Rick's Roadshow: New York, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Begins
Rick's Roadshow continues from New York as I attend and participate in the 133rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The venerable Westminster Kennel Club was established in 1877 and is the oldest organization in the US focused on the sport of p...
Rick's Roadshow: New York, Show Dogs of the Year Awards
Rick's Roadshow: New York continues once again with coverage of the weekend long festivities leading up to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Last night I attended the 54th Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards Gala, held at the Grand Hyatt New Yor...
Rick's Roadshow: New York Dinner With Dear Friends
A fresh edition of Rick's Roadshow returns as I am in New York. For the next few days, I have work obligations but last night I was "off the clock" and enjoyed a private dinner with friends. We went to a French fantastic restaurant called La Genouill...
Rick's Roadshow: New York, NY
It was a busy week for sure. Not sure where it all went, but it flew by. Today I'm on my way to New York for a few days. Long time readers may recall that each year I attend the venerable Westminster Dog Show, and this year is no exception. There's a...
