Posted by: Charles King in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 15, 2009
Had a fascinating morning yesterday seeing plans for America's transport network. Only in the US could a trillion-dollar vision for reinventing the interstate highway network be envisioned: 40,000 miles of highways are to be upgraded with integrated high-speed railway tracks down the middle of the corridor, and separate truck lanes. How to make it happen?
We had our 'rib fix' at a barbecue place in the evening with Rotarians from the Greenwood and Franklin clubs.
Posted by: Atalie Gaines in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 14, 2009
Roger and I visited a care agency and nursing home this morning before a presentation to Greenwood Rotary Club at lunch time.
This afternoon we went to visit Indianapolis Symphony orchestra's venue and had a back stage tour. Charles even played a $90,000 piano on stage for a few bars!
Posted by: Charles King in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 13, 2009
A couple of 7am breakfast club meetings on Thursday and Friday meant gloriously early starts at 5.30. Grreat, but nothing the team couldn't handle. Tusday's met in Brown County after which we were able to go for a hike around the State Park (or at least some of us - Mark and Em took a more scenic tour around the forest). Brilliant warm weather - saw snakes and turtles in the lake. Dinner at the GSE Co-Chair's was amazing, serenaded at the end with a barber shop quartet.
Friday was changeover day and after another breakfast meeting, we headed up to Franklin, meeting up with Becky and Trish from the incoming team. At the classic movie theatre we were pipped to the post for being the furthest travellers by an Essex couple who just happened to be in town... (how is that possible?)
Posted by: Atalie Gaines in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 12, 2009
Well, they are certainly keeping us busy and we are having an amazing time.
I can't remember all the things that we have seen and done in the last week as it has been such a blur.
I've vocationally visited day care facilities, a seniors center and a hospital and 'visited' (met) with a member of Rotary who has Parkinson's. It was facinating to talk to him about the facilities that are available to him and the exercise programmes that he does.
We've been hosted fantastically well, and well looked after.
Highlights so far have been coming across some of the art work in Columbus - by Henry Moore and Chihuly who create peices from glass.
We visted the Indianapolis race track yesterday and got to go on the track as it wasn't a race day. We've been to a Baseball game this afternoon and sat in the sun watching the game, a little well earned rest.
Posted by: Charles King in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 09, 2009
Does the lack of sleep show too much? Well, if it does, it's more than compensated for by yet another brilliant and intensive day.
After an audience with Mayor Fred, met with the Columbus transportation planning and engineering departments. Then taken on a whistle-stop tour of interstate intersections and bridges, and got taken round an asphalt plant and laboratory. Who'd have thought that so much thought goes into the stuff you drive on? Asphalt is the number one recycled product in the US, even ahead of cans.
Posted by: Roger Sharp in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 09, 2009
Up early to meet Mayor Fred Armstrong at 8am at City Hall. I then went to City police, met Lt Joe Richardson and toured building and sat in a patrol car.
Then on to Sheriff's Office and met Captain Gregg Duke to view building and the County Jail and Court House. Then to Columbus Bar run by the Power House Brewery with 20 different beers.
Posted by: Roger Sharp in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 08, 2009
Another hectic but enjoyable day. I went out for breakfast and had biscuits and gravy? Very nice. Then we all went to Columbus Information Centre followed by 1 hour walking tour. Then to Cummins Engineering Officers and met with the person responsible for its Foundation.
On to lunch and then a visit to a very impressive High School where they facilitate rather than teach. Basic principles being Trust, Respect and Responsibility. We were shown around by two 14 year old students who were polite, articulate and very confident which I suspect was typical of all the students.
Posted by: Roger Sharp in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 07, 2009
Attended Columbus Rotary Club for lunch. No presentation just an introduction of team. Then taken on vocational visits which were very interesting. Charles got quite excited as he was driven along runway of local airport. Spending first night with our host family.
Roger
Posted by: Atalie Gaines in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 06, 2009
After our first night and a busy first day, I've arrived at the home of Chuck and Cathy Bolls. They are making me very welcome. I am sure that I'm not being good company as the tiredness of travel is kicking in, but it is nothing that a good night's sleep can't fix and then I'll be ready for the next 4 weeks.
Posted by: Roger Sharp in Indiana, 2009 on
Apr 05, 2009
Arrived in Indiana at 9.30pm and met by several Rotarians with a 30 foot banner welcoming us. And I wondered how we would recognised them!!!!
Took us to a nearby hotel and crashed out at 110.30pm. The girls went earlier.
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