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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I was a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and taught classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2-way radio communications. I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire, and I have. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and were not in demand anymore. My students were technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? Some of the places I've been (I can't list them all here, the list would be toio long) are pretty interesting. 1. Hawaii - Four times, Oahu, Maui (twice), and the Big Island 2. BangkokThailand, twice 3. Frankfurt Germany, twice 4. Algiers, Algeria 5. Melbourne Australia 6. Bismarck North Dakota, Summer & Winter 7. Los Angeles, Too many times to count 8. Washington DC, Too many times to count 9. Seattle three or four times 10. Texas, all over the state 11. Florida, all over the state 12. New Mexico, HOME! Several times |
Date: Week of September 10th Locale: Loveland, Colorado This week finds me in Loveland, Colorado for another class with the Western Area Power Administration. It's the same class I've delivered in Bismarck, ND and Watertown, SD. Loveland is quite close to Denver (~50 miles), and since I'm in Denver next week, I planned on staying out west the whole time. The class itself went fine, but it was the journey here that made it special. As mentioned in a previous entry, I visited the site of Bonnie & Clyde's last bank robbery, the Freedom Rock (3rd visit), and the Golden Spike tower in North Platte Nebraska. I did manage to find a couple of excellent restaurants here in Loveland, and even had a little time to get into the mountains. I wanted to see a 'Tiny Home' village, but was disappointed to find it's now a tiny home resort of sorts. I also went to Estes Park to see 'The Stanley' hotel. Stephen King and his wife stayed a night here in 1973, and it became the inspiration for his novel, "The Shining". I really wanted to walk in the place and stroll down a hallway, but it's gated, only registered guests or those registering can get past. ![]() ![]() Noteworthy Restaurants: Smokin Fins http://finsconcepts.com/smokin-fins-menu/ This place was so good the first time that I went back for a repeat visit! Excellent seafood. Their Lobster Stuffed Fried Avocado is something you really have to try.... Not only that, but the Southwest Poki Bowl is excellent too. Photo's From Visit: Historic/Interesting Places Visited: The Golden Spike Tower https://goldenspiketower.com/ This is one for Railroad Buffs, and anyone who enjoys interesting sites. This Union Pacific Railroad Yard (Bailey Railyard) processes over 10,000 rail cars a day! Sort of like a sorting place for Union Pacific trains. Freedom Rock https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ Artist Bubba Sorenson paints a new mural on the ~60 Ton rock every year. Each mural honors American Veterans in one way or another. I've been fortunate enough to visit it three times. I know, some of you are saying, "visit a rock three times?" In Closing I will spend the weekend in NW New Mexico, staying in Farmington while I visit the 'Shiprock' rock formation, Four Corners, and Mesa Verde. Til next time, be good to yourselves and those you love, and WRITE! |