Jamie, Thomas and I (Tom) headed out Monday morning for a week of "work" to Charlotte, N.C. After landing we drove 100 miles to Greenville, S.C. We celebrated Thomas 25th birthday southern style. Tuesday, first stop was to see Safety Components which supplies many of our woven cloths. Temp. 80 degrees at 8 p.m. We ate plenty of fried green tomatoes, shrimp and local food of the south.
Wednesday headed to Augusta, S.C. for a plant tour of Southern Felt. Southern Felt supplies 99% of our felted goods. These tours allowed Jamie to become even more familiar with the filter bags she sells. After the tour we went to Augusta, Georgia (20 miles across the river) to see the practice round of The Masters. Cameras are allowed only during the practice round so all the pictures are from Wednesday. After a full day at the Masters Southern Felt puts on a bbq at one of the salesman's house. We had dinner with Ted Andrews the owner of Southern Felt - a Brit. Thomas and Ted shared sailing stories - Ted sailed from Spain to the Caribbean last November in his 79 ft sailboat.
Thursday up and out early to the first round of the Masters. Yes, Tiger was there and also the plane carrying commentary. It is an incredibly organized event - even the bathrooms are directed! Sergio actually hit a ball 4 ft from us and asked us to be still (very politely) before he shot. On 17 Ryan Moore hit a spectacular shot in front of us. I said "great shot, Ryan" and got a tip of the hat when he looked at me. The one thing you take away about the players is that they are all pretty trim...after southern dining I probably won't make the tour :)
It was a great trip. A great way to mix work and pleasure. Thank you Southern Felt.
6 comments:
Have fun, you three. I'll be watching for you on sat. and sun.
unfortunate for them they only got to go Wed. and Thurs. They are home now watching it on television like the rest of us! They did bring presents though Jamo :)
How fun! Glad the Schneider's could represent at the Masters!
How fun! Glad the Schneider's could represent at the Masters!
Tom: how much did the airplane commentary cost you??? I am really glad Jamie has a better understanding of the felt she uses....I think she might need a refresher about this time next year. Looks like a great time. Color me jealous.
Mike
so cool...so cool, okay, Jamie now write your version of the story for us, then Thomas. keep it going. our news is just too too dull to post these days, work work work...hum drum.
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