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