Hello friends! I’m back for the second installment of Beyond The Lanyard! This past week I traveled to Georgia, South Carolina & Tennessee. I visited several of our friends in each state and then at the conclusion of my trip I attended the Midwest Fair Managers Association Annual Meeting. I drove over 1200 miles! Now I know for some of you out there that travel all the time between fairs, that may not sound like very much, but for me, it was a long trip!
I saw several notable things along the way, including the Augusta National Golf Course! 
I definitely released my inner sports nerd when I drove by! The photo here is I promise, as close of a view as I could get you. I went on their website, because I was hoping to take a tour or maybe see it from the inside. On their FAQ page, it states that they don’t to tours, they don’t allow guests and you can’t apply for membership. It’s by invitation only. Very prestigious!
I also took the time to swing by Chattanooga, TN to pay a visit to my friend Chip & his lovely staff. They gave me a great tour of downtown Chattanooga, including a swing by the world famous Chattanooga Choo-Choo! I definitely wish I could have stayed in Tennessee longer. I was only there for a few hours before I was back to Georgia. (Hint: Stay tuned for more Tennessee travels planned in Episode 3!)
I also visited Savannah, GA during my travels. It was so awesome there!I went to the beach for just a minute-It’s right outside of town. What I enjoyed most about Savannah though was the city’s rich history. Just while walking to dinner I saw cannons given to the city by George Washington and an incredible old Cotton Exchange.
My final destination was Columbia, SC, where the South Carolina State Fair hosted us for a wonderful conference. We had an amazing dinner with a beautiful view to kickoff a great weekend of meetings.
Until next time, be safe out there travelers! Maybe I’ll see you on the road or in the air!