Geez, I haven't updated this thing since May 1st. I guess that means I've been busy. Or, it might mean that I haven't been going to the lab because I have nothing to do there.
Last week made up for any free time I have had lately. On Monday, I drove up with Dave, Mel, and Laura, who are three of my "coworkers" from Southern Impact to the ASTM conference in Norfolk, Virginia. It was nice to get away from the lab and get to know everybody in a more social environment. We stayed at a cute little bed and breakfast called The Page House Inn which is located in historic Norfolk. The Page House is a mansion that was built in the late 1800's, and all the rooms are named after members of the Page family. Unfortunately, we didn't get to spend much time at the house, but I will say that the homemade granola was top notch.
The conference was a great learning experience and I met a ton of people in the sporting goods industry. I attended meetings and taskgroups for three whole days and listened to people argue over testing methods and current standards. I tell ya, it was a good time. I have to give a big shout out to Dave for letting me follow him around all week and introducing me to a bunch of people whose names I have already forgotten. Luckily, we all wear name tags at these things, so I won't look like an ass when I see them again in November.
