Hi everyone, as everyone knows I and a few others will be attending Vision this year. :)  Bob and I were talking where should we meet and after careful consideration of what other classes are being taught there we decided to meet at the Pico Booth.  Bob and I thought everyone could post what classes they are taking and then post what times they are available, that way we can schedule a meet up to eat, have a beer, whatever.  Everyone ok with that. :)

Mike I am not going but wish I was just to get together with you guys. Sounds like it's gonna be a good time.

Enjoy!

Spence

Spence wrote on Dec 15^th, 2015 at 9:54am:

Mike I am not going but wish I was just to get together with you guys.

Thanks Spence, I would like to meet you face to face some day. :)  You've seen my ugly mug, how about yours?lol. ;D

Spence wrote on Dec 15^th, 2015 at 9:54am:

Mike I am not going but wish I was just to get together with you guys. Sounds like it's gonna be a good time.

Spence, its not to late to change your mind :)

I think a lot of us would like to meet you in person. Put a face to the voice we hear during group therapy!!!

Here is my class schedule while I am at Vision. There is nothing personal on the registration that you can not find on the net any how :)

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Hi Mike and Bob,
I am excited about meeting both of you. Below is my Vision schedule. It looks like I am in some of the same classes as Bob.

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Craig Copelan wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 8:03am:

i Mike and Bob, I am excited about meeting both of you. Below is my Vision schedule. It looks like I am in some of the same classes as Bob

I will get my schedule up when I get home guys.  Craig you are almost in every class I am in.  I am in Ford Engine Performance, Powerstroke, In Cylinder Pressure Transducer Diagnostics.  That's what I have with you.  The other two I am taking is Variable Cam Timing and Advanced Starting and Charging Systems.  I'll get my schedule up.  See you at the Pico Booth!   :)

To bad You guys don't have one of these. Sweatshirts for the occasions :)


Wow
them classes are expensive!! I know you shop owners can get creative.
I hope you other Techs are getting reimbursed.

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Craig Copelan wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 8:03am:

I am excited about meeting both of you. Below is my Vision schedule. It looks like I am in some of the same classes as Bob.

Craig, looking forward to meeting you as well. There are going to be a few other Nerdz there. I am working on Derreck to go as well.

I really can't wait for the classes. Not sure if I can sit down that long without moving around is my issue. ;)

Gonna be a long 4 days plus all the driving ;)


KarlW wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 3:49pm:

To bad You guys don't have one of these. Sweatshirts for the occasions

I have a Nerdz shirt I can wear while there. Maybe Tom can make a special shirt for us to wear while we are there. May buzz up Bob Heipp and drive his sales up even more ;D


KarlW wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 3:49pm:

Wow them classes are expensive!! I know you shop owners can get creative.

If you think about it the classes are reasonable. Your average John Thornton class is 125 for four hours. But, the other bonus is networking and meeting new people and learning new techniques ;)

Karl, you should go!!! DPW will pay you back in a year or two ;D

Karl where did you get that shirt from?  Don't see it on the Nerd site. :)

Abndanger wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 5:36pm:

May buzz up Bob Heipp and drive his sales up even more

I bought this sweatshirt from that Heipp of crappola ;D


busjockey wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 7:49pm:

Karl where did you get that shirt from?  Don't see it on the Nerd site.

Actually I got Tom's permission to do this a couple of years ago for some Mobile wear. Andrew did an Awesome Job on the design.


Abndanger wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 5:36pm:

Karl, you should go!!! DPW will pay you back in a year or two

Rolling

Still waiting. Of all the training and such that I do. I have been paid once. Union states there is Much money in the budget for training. Really??? Police/Fire/Lights lines all other dept No problem but not the lower than life industry.
DONT GET ME GOING.
[smiley=boxer.gif] :D

its all  [smiley=bsmeter.gif]

KarlW wrote on Dec 17^th, 2015 at 3:06am:

Actually I got Tom's permission to do this a couple of years ago for some Mobile wear. Andrew did an Awesome Job on the design

Think they could make one like yours but have a picture of the Nerd emblem by make the Nerd Emblem look like a Bus?  Then have the Auto Nerd Emblem on the back?  Or maybe put down official HD Nerd on the front or back?  Think that would be way cool.   :D

Thinking about going. Might be worthwhile to network with you fellow Nerdz.

Abndanger wrote on Dec 16^th, 2015 at 5:36pm:

May buzz up Bob Heipp and drive his sales up even more

Haha, if you make a shirt for Bob H. it should read, DOT:  Disciples of Tom  ;D  :D

Just booked for the whole week Thursday - Sunday

Jose aka superskyliner wrote on Jan 11^th, 2016 at 10:31pm:

Just booked for the whole week Thursday - Sunday

Awesome!!!

Looking forward to meeting you there ;)

Sounds like there is going to be an attack of the NErdz at Vision this year :)

Jose aka superskyliner wrote on Jan 11^th, 2016 at 10:31pm:

Just booked for the whole week Thursday - Sunday

Awesome!  How many is that now?  Lost count, lol.

Karlw wrote.."I hope you other Techs are getting reimbursed. ."  I wish..

So shall we set up a meet and greet ?

Jose aka superskyliner wrote on Jan 19^th, 2016 at 7:06pm:

So shall we set up a meet and greet ?

We are going to meet at the Pico Booth.  I need to get my schedule up so everyone can see, that way we can set up a time. :)

We should also go out for dinner if time and schedules permit. Pizza and beer, or whatever suits everyone's taste.

Busjockey/Mike

Did you ask Tom if he was going to make some Sweatshirts?

I know there was talk about 50 years ago about making them available :D

Being the cheapskate that I am 8-) 8-) 8-)I would buy a few
but I am def not going 2 any of them training events.   [smiley=chicken1.gif]

KarlW wrote on Jan 20^th, 2016 at 2:14pm:

Did you ask Tom if he was going to make some Sweatshirts?

We don't have the sweatshirt style Ts anymore.  But we recently got some new polo style shirts which are quite nice.

http://www.autonerdz.com/promostuff.htm

I wish we could just give them out to you guys, but they were expensive and the price just covers the cost of them.

"We should also go out for dinner if time and schedules permit. Pizza and beer, or whatever suits everyone's taste."      http://www.joeskc.com/

Barbecue sounds good to me Mike, your the afficiando on barbecue :)

Tom Roberts wrote on Jan 20^th, 2016 at 2:43pm:

I wish we could just give them out to you guys

Do we have an official count of Nerdz attending?
I may be able to sponsor the shirts if we're all going to represent

Tom Roberts wrote on Jan 20^th, 2016 at 2:43pm:

But we recently got some new polo style shirts which are quite nice.

They are nice, and wouldn't you know I completely forgot to pack it for the Tech Expo tomorrow.   >:(

Hey guys. Cant wait to see everyone at Vision!

What day/time is everyone arriving that week? My flight is scheduled to arrive in Kansas City around 9:15 PM on Wednesday (March 2nd).

I will be in wed evening myself.  Time not sure yet.  Probably will leave early from work so I can be awake,lol. :D

I coming in around 3:oo pm on Wednesday. I think Bob is looking at the same..

Hey guys. I am planning to be in around the same time as Mike. Some where around 3ish. It's a 10 hour drive for me to get there. Maybe some of us can get together for dinner and some refreshments ;)

My flight doesn't get in till 11pm Wednesday, ill have to catch up with you all later

What hotel are y'all staying in?

Wednesday around 4pm. usually close to a 45 minute drive from the airport. so i'll be at the hotel around 5ish.

Ok, where does everyone want to meet at Vision.  Pico after classes on Thurs or before classes on Thurs morning  at the registration booth. (or Wed. evening) Busjockey, Abdanger have my phone, # as I have theirs. If anyone wants to call me feel free. .three one four, six zero five, two seven three nine. Mike.

I am in the Ford Engine Performance class all day Thursday.  So before or after class will work for me.  After class I am going to go look at the hi tech tool expo since they are only doing it Thursday night. :)

And the Pico Booth will be fine for the meeting place. :)

heads up to everyone going. visions was pushing 'the environment' last year and I believe they will do so again. so unless you're in a classes like worldpac or atg, expect very small class handouts. last year most companies/instructors put up a link for a pdf download of the manual. make sure you write that down or take a pic. I also think it would be a good idea to share amongst ourselves if you guys want.

I'll be at registration around 5-6 wed night signing in..

I should arrive at the hotel around 11:00 PM Wednesday night. Sometime Thursday would work for me. I am in the Ford Engine Performance class from 8:00-5:00 on Thursday and plan to attend the Hi Tech Tool Expo that evening. My cell phone is (706) 224-0988. Look forward to meeting everyone!

Craig Copelan wrote on Feb 29^th, 2016 at 6:53pm:

I am in the Ford Engine Performance class from

Cool Craig I'll see you there.
My cell guys is 217-840-2642

Thanks to everyone who posted their contact info. Hoping to meet all of you.

Everyone ok with a text message? Or call preferred?

Jose
Five three zero- 867- two three three nine