What a blast. My classes for the most part were great. This weekend is a must for anybody wanting to go to some very good informative classes. But..the best thing about this weekend was the people I hung around. Sneaky Pete, Busjockey, Craig Copeland, Abdanger. But the shining jewel to the weekend was Superskyliner34 and his friend Carlos. These two have there act together and know which direction they are going in life and in this field. I only went 2 days this year, but next year will be all 4 days. For all the techs in the US, if you start bitching about your job, sit down for the weekend with Sneaky Pete and listen to his stories about working in Canada. you'll appreciate what you have after talking to him. Great meeting everyone this weekend...Mike.

Thanks for the kind words Mike. I can honestly say that the biggest reason I have the opportunity to learn something new everyday is you guys. The community that has been built here on this forum is priceless. Without your support ( the entire Nerdz community) I'm not sure if I'd be heading in the right direction.

Glad you guys had a good time,

No Mug Shots?

Thought about pictures on the way home. I don't think anybody took any. There is one on IATN under industry events..Vision dinner with AES Wave.

I had a great time too guys.  I don't know about next year, probably not though.  I paid for this out of my own pocket.  I liked the event but something like this for me will probably be every other year for me I think. :)

Besides, I have the picogroup to use for training, ;).

busjockey wrote on Mar 9^th, 2016 at 11:00am:

I had a great time too guys.  I don't know about next year, probably not though.  I paid for this out of my own pocket.  I liked the event but something like this for me will probably be every other year for me I think. :)

Dam! and I was gonna go next year just to hang out with my buddy busjockey!  Bummer...

Yeah...Bob told me this weekend that Spence was going to surprise you next year. Cats out of the bag...

If this is the case I'm booking my room now

There is still a chance I could go.  Too soon to tell.  Maybe I can get my boss to help out with the trip next year or get him to come.  He was interested in the Management training. :)

Hi guys,

Had a great time for being the first time at Vision. The training was really top notch and the company we all shared was awesome.

I believe the Nerdz group really represented ourselves very well and we were excepted and respected by all those there at the show.

Even when talking to a few instructors they were surprised by the knowledge of our group and the ages we represented.

I must say I was highly impressed by Jose and Carlos from California. They have a high desire to learn and excel and passion for the industry.

Next year it would be sweet to have others like Mick, Spence, Karl, Derreck and Preston go. Where else can you stay up to wee bit of the hours talking about diaging vehicles ;D

Would be nice as well if Tom and his crew could have a booth there. I know it is a haul and expense, but all in all sometimes business owners and technicians a like look for the one on one and to some techs and owners this is a once a year event for them to go too.

We would love to be able to do a booth there but the time it takes and the expense is just prohibitive for us.  As you know, we invest all the resources we have into the Picgroup benefits.  To attend such an event, as great as that might be, would take those resources we need to support the group.  Our number one priority is supporting the Picogroup..

The resources we provide take thousands of $$ each month to support.  That does put us at a disadvantage against others who sell PicoScope that don't have any of that responsibility.  Silly business model, I know.....

Plus it is very close in timing to the trade show we do attend every year coming up next weekend.  The ATE show is close enough to us in Seattle and expenses are minimal in comparison to what it would take to do Vision.  Sure can't do both Vision and ATE so we choose to do ATE.  It's quite an event and is sold out again this year.  The biggest show on the west coast.  Same kind of thing as Vision.

http://www.atetrainingexpo.com/

Tom Roberts wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 1:50pm:

The biggest show on the west coast.  Same kind of thing as Vision. http://www.atetrainingexpo.com/

ROAD TRIP!!!

Whom shall I pick up going across the states? The Camaro only has so much room.   8-)

Like the idea Spence but unfortunately I got hurt at work yesterday.  Nurse Practitioner says more than likely I partialy tore my left calf muscle.  Got a scooter?lol. :D

busjockey wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 3:01pm:

Like the idea Spence but unfortunately I got hurt at work yesterday.  Nurse Practitioner says more than likely I partialy tore my left calf muscle.  Got a scooter?lol. :D

Bummer! Sorry to hear that. Hope you heal up.

Could make you navigator on the road trip.   :)

I don't think we'd make it in time Spence, unless you started driving now  :)
I do like the idea though of going out to meet Tom, Brian and Andrew face to face and doing a big Nerd Gathering over there.  Plus by the end of this year at my place of employment our new storage area/training facility will be done and I would like to do a training event there too. :)

Spence wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 2:25pm:

ROAD TRIP!!! Whom shall I pick up going across the states? The Camaro only has so much room.

Hey Spence, I know you got a pick up truck from your pictures. Put a camper on the back of it and we can fit several people in the back. Now we can make a road trip ;)

busjockey wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 3:01pm:

Nurse Practitioner says more than likely I partialy tore my left calf muscle.

Mike, how did you do that???? Was it while you were wearing your head cam and trying to do a documentary ;D

Just kiddy bud. Had to take a shot at you!!

How long you laid up for?

http://www.busseng.com/uploaded_files/product/d49637f115bc625020cb249af0ad9512.jpg

Mike in St. Louis wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 4:56pm:

http://www.busseng.com/uploaded_files/product/d49637f115bc625020cb249af0ad9512.jpg

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Sorry Spence, someone that is injured has to fill in the blanks..

Hmmmmmmm... So just how did this someone manage to tear a calf muscle...

Trying to hard to run and get your PICO scope?

Try outs for dancing with the stars?

Tripped over your new Gscan cable?

Should of put more time on the screen instead of trying to run to the other end of the bus to stop the capture in time?

This certain someone took kick starting a bus literally?

We got a demo forklift to try out.  It died, supervisor called some people over to push it into a stall.  I felt a pop in my left leg.  The forklift  won. >:(

I'm ok though,  :)

busjockey wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 7:43pm:

We got a demo forklift to try out.  It died, supervisor called some people over to push it into a stall.  I felt a pop in my left leg.  The forklift  won. >:(

Did you happen to get a WPS reading when this happened?

busjockey wrote on Mar 12^th, 2016 at 7:44pm:

I'm ok though,  :)

That's good to hear! Hope you heal up quick!

And by the way I don't mind the jokes. :)
In fact this is cheering me up. :)
Wish I did get a wps reading :D

I didn't say a word...

busjockey wrote on Mar 13^th, 2016 at 7:21am:

Wish I did get a wps reading

Mike, is this a new tool? Wound Proximity Sensor ;D

Just funnin with you 8-)

Mike in St. Louis wrote on Mar 13^th, 2016 at 7:34am:

I didn't say a word...

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busjockey wrote on Mar 13^th, 2016 at 7:21am:

And by the way I don't mind the jokes. :) In fact this is cheering me up. :) Wish I did get a wps reading :D

GOOD! Because that is what it was and meant to do. You're a good sport.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]