I arrived in Indianapolis about 3:30 yesterday afternoon and today is the launch of what John Deere is billing as the largest new equipment launch ever. Flew in through a pretty good storm. There was a 5.9 scale earthquake in Virginia yesterday that shook windows as far away as Chicago. The pilot announced that we were going to have to divert to Cincinatti and wait out the storm on the ground but then suddenly we were into the storm and a half hour or so later we landed in Indianapolis.
Last night was a formal night and an opportunity to meet the dignataries and today we are being bused outside of Indianapolis for a morning of field demonstrations. We get back at about 5pm, have an hour or so to freshen up and then there is a showing at the Convention Centre.
My hotel is right downtown. The Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, is right across the street and it is a massive structure complete with a roll back roof. The Colts are playing the defending NFL champion Green Bay Packers friday night in an
exhibition game but unfortunately I fly back Friday afternoon.
Indianapolis is an interesting city. Lots of old brick buildings, tons of museums. I haven't found out what are the things to see and do yet, although I am sure the Indianapolis Speedway, home of the Indy 500, would be one tourism site.
Well must get ready. Almost time to catch the buses for our field trip. Be a chance to see a little more of the city as we head to the rural areas today.
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