Wasting Time at an Ice Cream Vendors Convention

It's been an interesting few days at IAICDV's (International Association of Ice Cream Distributors and Vendors) annual ice cream vendors convention in Phoenix (technically Chandler). Things have been going pretty laid back for the most part. Talk to some people, eat some ice cream, drink some beers, sleep.

Today we had a great day though. First, we got to the convention in time to get the tail end of free breakfast (breakfast tacos - score). Second, there was a talk about social media and how it relates to the ice cream industry hosted by the lovely and engaging Gwen Bell. What made that even better was that she made a point to talk about Ice Cream Man and what we were doing and even called Matt up to talk for a while about it. And he didn't ramble too much, which was amazing.

After hanging out and chatting Gwen up for a while, we decided to forgo the volleyball tournament (95 degree weather + jeans + no lunch) and eat some lunch and got to talk to one of the biggest ice cream distributors/vendors in the country.

Now we wait for the Blue Bunny hosted reception and then the awards banquet. We will not be winning an award.

I hope to see people get stupidly drunk, but that will probably not happen. Unless it's me.

Getting Windows Fixed on the Ice Cream Truck

 Yesterday I took the truck in to get both windshields and the side window replaced. The windshields have been messed up for a while from wear and tear, but the side window was recent.

I had left it parked in front of Ralph's across from my house (street sweeping) and at some point in the dark of night some hooligans came by to bust shit up. I can only imagine the scenario, but all signs point to an asshole.

Or maybe it was a monster? I guess it would still be an asshole monster though...