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.
Posted by: Roger Sharp in Indiana, 2009 on
Mar 31, 2009
Just been to District Conference and met Indiana team in social surroundings. Now getting prepared for travel on Sunday. Roger
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