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Steve, what group are you affiliated with at SEMA?
I just filled out the application through the announcement that was here on FTE and got chosen. They call it the "opinion leader" program. What it boils down to is you have to give your impressions on new 10 products at the show and publish those opinions on their website, then you get a pass to see the show. So basically I'll be busy with that until around noon tomorrow then I'll be free to roam for the rest of the day and Friday.
They ask for honest opinions, respectfully given. The way I understand it our posts will go directly to the site, though I'm sure they will be reviewed.
Spent the AM travelling to Gien, then in meetings. A few more photos from yesterday.
Didn't get too close to the Tour d'Effel this trip.
Someone left a bike chained up overnight.
Passed on the quasimodo brasserie.
I just filled out the application through the announcement that was here on FTE and got chosen. They call it the "opinion leader" program. What it boils down to is you have to give your impressions on new 10 products at the show and publish those opinions on their website, then you get a pass to see the show. So basically I'll be busy with that until around noon tomorrow then I'll be free to roam for the rest of the day and Friday.
Damn, Steve! I'd love to go to SEMA, that's on the bucket list!
Lastnight was horrible! I didn't get much sleep because 103 fever came back with body ache & muscle cramps in my neck (weird). So, I'm off to bed again to try to get over this s**t! I'm so tired of being sick! Atleast it's not coming out either end. Not sure what this is (other than a sinus/head cold), but it's not the typical flu that's for sure!
Sorry I'm not myself lately. I sure miss you guys! I'll be back to normal soon.
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Sorry to hear you're not feelin' so hot Donna. Here's hoping your luck... and health improve.
Thanks also to Bill and Steve, for being generally helpful and handy with good info as always. The system has again reminded me once again that... like legs... reps must be spread before too much appreciation is shown to any one person.
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