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GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 01:09 PM

I know I will get the job done; but this completely un-planned and must-do-via-ground trips to the middle of nowhere are NOT fun!

Well....I will bring my virtual family along.

Yesterday I had an amazing day. Meetings, lunch meetings and wrapping up with beers with TRFer kneedeep. Today, alarm goes off at 4:45am. Double espresso and drive to office to meet with operations manager and a driver. Leave the city for a 1,500 mile in 2,5 days trip.....

Day 1: sitting in the car, even with stops, wears you down!

Quick stop in Matehuala was perfect for a visit to a tradition in Central Mexico: Tortas Las Sevillanas. Quick lunch; torta cubana. For this trip, Sistem51 as I am dressed up in hard hat, safety shoes, etc. And will spend my days in foundries, plastic recycling and garbage recycling facilities....

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 01:17 PM

After making it to city #1 and having our meeting, off to sleep!!!!!

Wake up only to be HUNGRY. This is a small, industrial zone hotel so food is terrible. I walk to close by plaza....Chili’s, Applebee’s, etc.

Upon arrival...OH SURPRISE! They both CLOSE at 9pm!!!! WHAT THE?!?!?

I look around...a ha! MHC STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR. My evening is saved! Walk into the place....kitchen is already CLOSED!!!!! What the?!?!!

As I walk out, I see a small Japanese place. A few tables...all with japanese customers. I ask, kitchen is closed; but we can see you are looking for a meal, so we will serve you.

An elderly couple own the place. He cooks, she waits tables. They bring something...no idea what it is....yet, DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Fantastic flavor and seasoning, warm dinner after a long day! Angels do live among us!

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 01:18 PM

Typing as I walk back to my room. I need a hot shower; have to leave early as next meeting is 2-1/2 HOURS away....

Will report again tomorrow....thank you for reading

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 01:19 PM

...just looked at my dinner bill. It was Shugayaki. Still no idea what it was; yet, delicious!

teqp · 19 July 2018, 01:35 PM

Good luck, those are the worst types of trips. I’ve had it happen where no restaurants are open and trying to find food is near impossible. Nice of the owners to make you some food.

At least the weekend is just around the corner.

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by teqp

Good luck, those are the worst types of trips. I’ve had it happen where no restaurants are open and trying to find food is near impossible. Nice of the owners to make you some food.

At least the weekend is just around the corner.

Ohhh yes!!!!

Chewbacca · 19 July 2018, 02:59 PM

Nice work GG!

Sometimes you have to do the &@“% job.

By the way, Diet Pepsi and Coke don’t work.

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Nice work GG!

Sometimes you have to do the &@“% job.

By the way, Diet Pepsi and Coke don’t work.

I agree.

tritium8 · 19 July 2018, 02:59 PM

Hang in there! Like Paul's kidney stone, this too shall pass!

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tritium8

Hang in there! Like Paul's kidney stone, this too shall pass!

TheVTCGuy · 20 July 2018, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tritium8

Hang in there! Like Paul's kidney stone, this too shall pass!

Hopefully, less painfully

Gerardo, I know your Spanish is a bit ragged... If you need a translator to come along with you just let me know

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Hopefully, less painfully

Gerardo, I know your Spanish is a bit ragged... If you need a translator to come along with you just let me know

Thank you!!!

Sperry · 19 July 2018, 07:49 PM

Torta Cubana, that would be for me.

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Torta Cubana, that would be for me.

Any time!!!!

GerardoG · 19 July 2018, 10:26 PM

Day 2: alarm goes off at 5am. Quick coffee...on the road...

tudorbaja27 · 19 July 2018, 11:42 PM

Get it G! Life's good even when it doesn't necessarily seem so!

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Get it G! Life's good even when it doesn't necessarily seem so!

Let’s make this happen!

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 12:45 AM

Progress report....still on the road. I am...no idea!

Cars? Houses? Power lines? Nada!!!

Sperry · 22 July 2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Cars? Houses? Power lines? Nada!!!

I lived in a sparsely populated California county for a couple of years in my youth. Some of it looked just like this except the trees were different. More live oaks with the grasses.

Love the red watch. With the 'Dipper?

GerardoG · 22 July 2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

I lived in a sparsely populated California county for a couple of years in my youth. Some of it looked just like this except the trees were different. More live oaks with the grasses.

Love the red watch. With the 'Dipper?

It is a very comfortable watch. Dots mark key movement points, truly a fun weekend Swatch.

droptopman · 20 July 2018, 12:57 AM

Traveling Man! May you find your way back to civilization soon. Safe Travels G.

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Traveling Man! May you find your way back to civilization soon. Safe Travels G.

Thank you!

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 03:45 AM

G’s log. 12:44pm CDT. Finished a very successful meeting. On the road again, next meeting is over 2 hour drive away from here...

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 03:45 AM

G’s log. 12:45pm CDT. I am hungry!

Abdullah71601 · 20 July 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

G’s log. 12:45pm CDT. I am hungry!

I hear crickets and grasshoppers are pretty good. Surely you can pick up a few in that lush grass on the way to your next meeting.

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I hear crickets and grasshoppers are pretty good. Surely you can pick up a few in that lush grass on the way to your next meeting.

...sounds like a viable option!

Abdullah71601 · 20 July 2018, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

...sounds like a viable option!

What wine goes with that? Are they considered red meat or white meat?

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

What wine goes with that? Are they considered red meat or white meat?

maybe a cold beer?

tudorbaja27 · 20 July 2018, 03:48 AM

I see cars! I see houses! Welcome back to civilization!

GerardoG · 20 July 2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

I see cars! I see houses! Welcome back to civilization!

YES!!!!!

19 July 2018, 11:42 PM	#16
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Get it G! Life's good even when it doesn't necessarily seem so! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

20 July 2018, 12:57 AM	#21
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Traveling Man! May you find your way back to civilization soon. Safe Travels G. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 July 2018, 03:48 AM	#29
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I see cars! I see houses! Welcome back to civilization! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

19 July 2018, 01:09 PM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	NOT a fun 3 day trip I know I will get the job done; but this completely un-planned and must-do-via-ground trips to the middle of nowhere are NOT fun! Well....I will bring my virtual family along. Yesterday I had an amazing day. Meetings, lunch meetings and wrapping up with beers with TRFer kneedeep. Today, alarm goes off at 4:45am. Double espresso and drive to office to meet with operations manager and a driver. Leave the city for a 1,500 mile in 2,5 days trip..... Day 1: sitting in the car, even with stops, wears you down! Quick stop in Matehuala was perfect for a visit to a tradition in Central Mexico: Tortas Las Sevillanas. Quick lunch; torta cubana. For this trip, Sistem51 as I am dressed up in hard hat, safety shoes, etc. And will spend my days in foundries, plastic recycling and garbage recycling facilities....

19 July 2018, 01:17 PM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	After making it to city #1 and having our meeting, off to sleep!!!!! Wake up only to be HUNGRY. This is a small, industrial zone hotel so food is terrible. I walk to close by plaza....Chili’s, Applebee’s, etc. Upon arrival...OH SURPRISE! They both CLOSE at 9pm!!!! WHAT THE?!?!? I look around...a ha! MHC STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR. My evening is saved! Walk into the place....kitchen is already CLOSED!!!!! What the?!?!! As I walk out, I see a small Japanese place. A few tables...all with japanese customers. I ask, kitchen is closed; but we can see you are looking for a meal, so we will serve you. An elderly couple own the place. He cooks, she waits tables. They bring something...no idea what it is....yet, DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Fantastic flavor and seasoning, warm dinner after a long day! Angels do live among us!

19 July 2018, 01:18 PM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Typing as I walk back to my room. I need a hot shower; have to leave early as next meeting is 2-1/2 HOURS away.... Will report again tomorrow....thank you for reading

19 July 2018, 01:19 PM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...just looked at my dinner bill. It was Shugayaki. Still no idea what it was; yet, delicious!

19 July 2018, 01:35 PM	#5
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Good luck, those are the worst types of trips. I’ve had it happen where no restaurants are open and trying to find food is near impossible. Nice of the owners to make you some food. At least the weekend is just around the corner.

19 July 2018, 02:59 PM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Nice work GG! Sometimes you have to do the &@“% job. By the way, Diet Pepsi and Coke don’t work.

19 July 2018, 02:59 PM	#9
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Hang in there! Like Paul's kidney stone, this too shall pass!

19 July 2018, 07:49 PM	#13
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Torta Cubana, that would be for me.

19 July 2018, 10:26 PM	#15
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Day 2: alarm goes off at 5am. Quick coffee...on the road...

20 July 2018, 12:45 AM	#18
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Progress report....still on the road. I am...no idea! Cars? Houses? Power lines? Nada!!!

20 July 2018, 03:45 AM	#23
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	G’s log. 12:44pm CDT. Finished a very successful meeting. On the road again, next meeting is over 2 hour drive away from here...

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