September 13, 2005
Quantico, VA
Yesterday after getting through two security checkpoints, ID verification and bomb-sniffing dogs (seriously) I made it onto the US Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. The first show I am doing on this trip is called "Modern Day Marine" and is specifically focused on introducing products to the Marines here, and in turn potentially for those Marines based around the world.
Most of our shows are in large convention halls, with air conditioning, catering and plenty of other amenities. When I arrived yesterday, I discovered that we are exhibiting here from inside a huge tent placed outside on the tarmac of the air base. It is predicted to hit 90 degress today, and there are supposed to be thousands of attendees. The only redeeming factor is that the show is only 6 hours long, so we just have to make it to 4 PM this afternoon.