Where in the world is Frank? Episode 2

Captan James Wright says he was a terrible teen and dreamed of staring out the window all the time -- “And that’s pretty much what I do all day as Captain.” I have sailed with him on the QE2, Queen Mary 2, and now on the Queen Victoria. O captains, my captains: I keep thinking of all the captains in my life: Captain Nemo, Captain Cook, Captain Bligh, Captain Ahab, Captain Queeg, Captain Video, Captain Midnight, Captain Kirk, and even Captain Crunch.

In Auckland, New Zealand I spoke to a group of printers about digital printing. The meeting was hosted by Print NZ, the local trade association, managed by Joan Grace. I first met Joan at Margie Dana’s Print Buyers’ Conference in Massachusetts in November.

It was also wonderful to meet up with Andy and Jane Tribute, who were able to visit the ship because they were friends of the captain. Andy was on a speaking tour (he takes airplanes) and even popped into my session to get some pointers on good presentations :)

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About Frank Romano

Frank Romano has spent over 60 years in the printing and publishing industries. Many know him best as the editor of the International Paper Pocket Pal or from the hundreds of articles he has written for publications from North America and Europe to the Middle East to Asia and Australia. Romano lectures extensively, having addressed virtually every club, association, group, and professional organization at one time or another. He is one of the industry's foremost keynote speakers. He continues to teach courses at RIT and other universities and works with students on unique research projects.