By the time Curious George reached the southern part of New Jersey we could tell that Tour Director Steve Woodruff and AoC contributor C.B. Whittemore had already set George's star-status expectations pretty high. He's already sporting a monogrammed chapeaux thanks to C.B.
George started off by putting together his posse for the South Jersey stay. He decided to make new friends the quick way by sharing Arun Rajagopal's take on Digital Media Conversationalists.
CG used his resources to dazzle Minerals Technologies VP Jim Brownhill and wife, Toni. When Jim started an after-dinner rave about virtual teams, The Curious One suggested a look at the way Luc Debaisieux approaches the whole idea of Shared Consciousness.
Unable to contain his inner lounge lizard, George commandeered the piano bar with the hope that Director Tom would use his show-stopping rendition of Feelings in an upcoming video.
Barb and I will miss CG (even though his tastes are becoming a little high-maintenance already). Tuesday he makes the commute with me to Manhattan where he'll no-doubt hit on Greg Verdino for dinner and a show.
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I must have missed the show! Good cheer and fun with CG.
Posted by: Valeria Maltoni | August 20, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Hey, V,
Well, now I have to tell the whole story.
My first reaction was to call you, have a nice visit in Phlly, and hand off CG to you.
But there is a sequential list and it does make sense. Coincidentally I am headed to NYC, Greg's office is there, too, and he is next on the list.
Did we speak/email about creating a Philly event?
I think the multi multi-tasking is taking its toll...
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 20, 2007 at 06:24 PM
Steve, you have totally outclassed us with CG! You make a terrific tour host and I can't wait to hear about the next stop in NYC....
Posted by: C.B. Whittemore | August 20, 2007 at 09:00 PM
Aww, shucks, C.B., that's too kind...
I think the little guy just makes us all feel like kids again and all that goes with it.
Now that we've had the chance to enjoy the CG visit, I'm looking forward to seeing how much fun everyone else has.
Tomorrow it's Greg's turn!
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 20, 2007 at 09:16 PM
So who read to whom Steve? George to you or you to George? Fun stuff no matter what! Great pictures. Thanks for taking and sharing them!
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | August 21, 2007 at 12:42 AM
Dear Steve: Thank you for giving CG such a great time! You are awesome.
Posted by: Arun Rajagopal | August 21, 2007 at 01:18 AM
Hi there, Phil,
Now you've got me thinking. I'm not sure I recall exactly...
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 21, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Arun, I hope CG still has plenty of energy left when he arrives in Muscat!
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 21, 2007 at 06:32 AM
Hey Steve,
I'm back from holidays and just discovered your post now (sorry to be late!). WOW! Curious George must have spent a great time with you. And of course it's a great honor that he suggested to check the chapter of the AoC focusing on "Shared Consciousness". Can't wait to meet him and listen to the story of his journey and the days he spent with you. Thanks for sharing this with us! : )
Posted by: Luc Debaisieux | August 25, 2007 at 04:48 PM
Welcome back, Luc,
So glad to know that you checked him out. He is expecting to do some antique shopping in the Sablon and then head for the Grand Place. (I told him it was only a short train ride for you;-)
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 25, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Steve, looks like CG is having a great time! When will his piano CD be ready for release? ;-)
Posted by: Becky Carroll | August 29, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Becky,
Great idea. If we can get him to do a song at every stop, we'll release "The Best of CG"!
Posted by: Steve Roesler | August 29, 2007 at 12:29 PM