My First Blog

Few monkeys live the life of luxury that I have enjoyed since unwittingly becoming the official monkey of SASHTO. There I was, seven years ago, stuck in that toy store in New Orleans when this nice lady picked me from among all the other monkeys. It was my lucky day. I have traveled the lovely Southeastern United States, met some really nice people and been treated like a celebrity. And I always have an inside track on everything associated with the annual SASHTO conference. So far, I’ve lived in Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Puerto Rico and Georgia. This year, I’m living in Alabama with my new daddy, Lamar “Bubba” Woodham. I was a little worried when I found out I had to spend a year in Alabama with a guy named “Bubba,” but it hasn’t been bad so far. Except for when I got kidnapped from his office. Whew, that was scary. And then it took Bubba a week to come up with the ransom. When the kidnapper returned me, I was left bound and gagged hanging upside down by my tail in Bubba’s office. But Bubba is taking better care of me now. He takes me to all the SASHTO planning meetings, and I spend my days in his office and watch him work (that’s what he calls it). He has even taught me how to use the power tools in his woodworking shop, and they sewed my hand back on so well that you can’t even tell I sawed it off on the table saw. Take it from me, the woodworking shop is no place for monkey business. The 2007 SASHTO conference is shaping up and is going to be the best yet. From the Opening Reception at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to the Closing Session with big-time entertainment, prepare yourself for a fun-filled and rewarding conference. The technical sessions will be exciting and informative, and the professional development sessions will be invigorating. Read my blog often for the latest inside information. Just don’t tell Bubba I’m letting you in on the plans.