by Gregory Smallwood | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
So many have have assumed over the years that the Cincinnati show must be the easiest weekend of the year for us – and seem surprised when I snort in response. Nothing could be farther from the truth – when we’re on the road, anything that isn’t in the booth is...
by Gregory Smallwood | Aug 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
It has been much the same everywhere we have been this summer – the temps are lower than normal, humidity is down, everything is green from excessive rain. I want all of these degrees we have been missing put into a fund so I can withdraw them in January . . ....
by Gregory Smallwood | Jul 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I know that quite a few of you have been waiting for a report on Walter’s 100th birthday celebration. I intended to get a couple of pictures when I got back from last weekend’s show in Texas – but I spent all day Monday at an International Trucks depot in...
by Gregory Smallwood | Jul 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the best perks of traveling as much as I do is the acquaintances I have made along the way. Every time I return to an area, there are faces I look forward to seeing again – and the show is not complete until I see all of them. Over the years, some...
by Gregory Smallwood | Jul 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Twice a year – every year – the New Product Waltz begins. January and July, centered around the CHA show which is usually held in California. This year appeared that it might be different – there was only the one “big” CHA show in January with a smaller...
by Gregory Smallwood | Jul 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
I have received several e-mails from friends and customers who have noticed that we are not on the vendor list for the show in Collinsville, IL on July 26-27. It’s true – we won’t be there this year. But I hope you’ll agree that I have a good excuse . . ....
