There's nothing out east but flooding and mouthfuls of sea foam at the moment, so FTR heads west.

Don Haggerty reports on the new Stelfast branch

opening soon in L.A. (33:48).

Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest

describes conditions in Texas as well as upcoming NFDA events. Will the association begin admitting reps? (62:42). Ace sales strategist

Ann Marie Houghtailing

joins the conversation from sun drenched San Diego, in advance of her presentations at Pac-West and Vegas (39:27). During his

Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty

features the latest on the acquisition of

Elgin Fastener Group,

including an interview with EFG president,

Jeff Liter

, and the Back Page Report sets a new gold standard for fastener editorial commentary (18:18). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas meander their way through another far reaching fastener radio adventure, and point out that in times of trouble there's usually a nearby place to get a good waffle. Run time: 01:44:19