I had several things that I wanted to accomplish at this phenomenal event. I have to say that SEMA this year far exceeded my expectations and I feel that I have a new appreciation for all of the businesses and individuals who make up the collective products, exhibitor brands and booths. My goals included meeting Jay Leno (of course…) checking in as media/press with Juan Torres – who actually remembered me and gave me a hug! I wanted to tour all of the convention center buildings via THE LOOP underground Tesla track and to get a load of all of the cars, trucks, new products and outdoor crazy races (what the heck…so much pink/blue smoke and fiery, scary, monster trucks…) I was honored to check out the Fifth Third Bank booth and attend their VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION (https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en.html – shameless plug for my bankers.) Another incredible thrill was to meet BEAR GRYLLS, the survival expert. What a hunk ! My son Reed said that in one of his TV episodes he made a wetsuit out of a dead seal (yikes.) https://www.beargrylls.com Check out my photo with him.

I met another set of YOUTUBE stars, Zach Jobe and Jeremiah Burton of BIGTIME https://www.youtube.com/@bigtimebigtimebigtime/featured I cut in line to get their photo and a free t-shirt. Nice guys ! See photo below.

On another note staying at the Westgate is always a thrill. I actually ran into BARRY MANILOW walking past me after his concert. Check out my Barry Manilow memories when my daughter Caroline played baby Avery on MURPHY BROWN (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOwD1Yg3FRg&t=17s)

Can’t wait for next year!