dstew619 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Not sure if you guys have heard but the Casey O'Malley/InspectionNews Conference is coming October 20-23 in Vegas and they have Brande Roderick former playmate of the year and contestant from Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice appearing. [:-slaphap I am going and it's def a different spin on a conference, it'll make getting continuing education a little less bland. There's also a free poker tournament with her playing in it as well. Check out the info here: http://www.inspectionconference.com/201 ... derick.php Click to Enlarge 57.44 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 The education programs just did not peak my desire to go this year. The entire schedule looks like it is more for the vendors to teach you about their products than it is for the attendees to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 So, Brande is pushing her assets up and out and having a bunch of leering HI's mentally groping her........ sounds like a great career move. And, it's a mosh pit of vendors, in a race to the bottom. Somehow this perfectly encapsulates all the things I've thought about the Dynamic Dweebs all these long years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Don't know about you guys and gals; but celebrities of any type aren't a draw for me. It's not like they're going to want to spend time with me or anyone else, they just stand around looking like, well, a life sized poster, with a fake smile on their face and a look in their eyes that says, "Jeez, I so want to be out of here." I always chuckle when I see a chubette home inspector like myself getting his picture taken with some model. Seriously, what's he going to tell everyone, that he went out on a date? Not! Not gonna go. Same tired fare. When is someone going to come up with a conference that teaches folks about all of the new stuff out there instead of the same 'ol same 'ol or classes taught about green technologies or mold taught by SME's who's knowledge of the subject matter should be classified as barely comprehending? ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Not gonna go. Same tired fare. When is someone going to come up with a conference that teaches folks about all of the new stuff out there instead of the same 'ol same 'ol or classes taught about green technologies or mold taught by SME's who's knowledge of the subject matter should be classified as barely comprehending? ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike When a group of inspectors get tired of daily work and go on the road - ala "Road Show" or "Flying Circus" BTW I am John Cleese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I agree it may be a new low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 When a group of inspectors get tired of daily work and go on the road - ala "Road Show" of "Flying Circus" BTW I am John Cleese. I'll be The Knight Who Hits People with a Chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 And pointy sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 When a group of inspectors get tired of daily work and go on the road - ala "Road Show" of "Flying Circus" BTW I am John Cleese. I'll be The Knight Who Hits People with a Chicken. Are we talking about "flesh wounds"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Be serious Please! Previous low point for conferences was the year that Katen won the crawlspace derby and "whats his name" had the blowing money booth and short skirted girl friend. Changed my mind, I want to be Marty's character. You know with the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Youse guys are unanimously underwhelmed by this conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I like beautiful naked women as much as the next guy, but there's a time and place for that sort of thing. I wouldn't attend the conference because they used a playmate as a draw and because there's a poker tournament. It's a damn shame the high visibility individuals don't take the profession seriously. The ubiquitous lackluster lacky resulting from this business model speaks volumes to the efficacy of education based on recreation. It's bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'll bet they have record attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstew619 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 At the end of the day if I have to get this education, I rather have some fun doing it. Mixing it up with a hypnotist/comedy act, poker tournament, bowling outing and a celebrity appearance is better than the norm. I agree that these conferences need to change their format and well at least this appears to be a start. As attendance at other conferences begins to drop they'll be getting the picture, this is the first to try something "different" so can't bad mouth on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 At the end of the day if I have to get this education, I rather have some fun doing it. Mixing it up with a hypnotist/comedy act, poker tournament, bowling outing and a celebrity appearance is better than the norm. I agree that these conferences need to change their format and well at least this appears to be a start. As attendance at other conferences begins to drop they'll be getting the picture, this is the first to try something "different" so can't bad mouth on that. I don't think it is a first attempt. I have only attended 12+ of their shows, so maybe this will be a real smash hit. Not for me 'tho. Lots of ways to have fun and still learn. I liked Scott's assessment of the education offered. I have no problem saying I am not in favor of using sexism to teach. In the early 1990's you could spot an inspector by his pocket protector, tan pants, shirt, etc ...they all looked like early out IBM guys. (except for Cole, JD and me) Now the twins will pique my interest with scantily clad ............? Chad are you sure about your feelings? I did go to the link and got a laugh from her cv - last sentence goes something like "she spends time reaping the awards of being a mother". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 It's Las Vegas, the US capitol of debauchery. This turn is almost as shocking as a wealthy middle aged southern white woman using the "N" word. Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 It's pretty simple...they need her or some equivalent because the line-up alone won't sell. They're a desperate duo in the business of teaching when they can't teach. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 The ubiquitous lackluster lacky resulting from this business model speaks volumes to the efficacy of education based on recreation. It's bullshit. Indeed. Las Vegas, where it's legal to buy it in any form, one can hire an escort to take you wherever you might imagine, it's wide open hoo hah belly thumping bacchanalia, but folks get all agog for an off limits wax dummy. In a universe of readily available hot flesh, what's the attraction of the wax dummy? Oh, wait, I forgot....we're talking the Dynamic Dweebs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier inspector Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Send in the clowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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