Field Events Trivia! You might be surprised to know...
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1) Where was the first Geoprobe Direct Push Days event held? Bellmawr, New Jersey on September 27, 1996
2) How many people attended the first Direct Push Days? Over 400
3) During the first Direct Push Days, which Geoprobe Vice President fell asleep during his overnight watch while providing facility "security" at the outdoor site? 
Tom Christy
4) How was that Geoprobe Vice President awoken? Air horn, at midnight, by Mike Carlin, Geoprobe Product Engineer
Hot Sun!
5) Was a field event held in Houston when it was 99 degrees outside
Yes! September, 1997

6) What was the largest number of Field Days events held in one year?

15 events for the 2002 Technology Tour.  Trenton, NJ; Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC: Orlando, FL; Columbus, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; Chicago/Milwaukee; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA
7) Do some cities in California require that "EXIT" signs be posted on outdoor tents that have no walls?  Yes!
8) Have Geoprobe field events been held outside the US boundaries?

Yes!  In Japan, beginning in 1999

9) Who can attend Geoprobe Direct Push Days or Field Days events? Anyone interested in Geoprobe machines, tools, and direct push technology.

10) Can people attend a Geoprobe field event more than one time?

Yes, every year if you want! Plan to attend this year! See the schedule here.
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