Random thoughts and memories of ILUG2007
Category ILUG2007
I'm still physically and mentally wiped out from the travel yesterday, but I wanted to wrap up with some of my thoughts and feelings about the crazy, incredible week we just had. And as normal with these types of wrap-ups, if you don't understand the thought, then assume it's an inside joke meant for someone who does. :)
And finally...
If you ever think IBM doesn't know and appreciate their Lotus community, think again. IBM sponsored ILUG, handed over significant money, trusted their brand to a bunch of crazy conference organizers who were making it up as they went, and most important... didn't tell us how it had to be done. Thanks.
I'm still physically and mentally wiped out from the travel yesterday, but I wanted to wrap up with some of my thoughts and feelings about the crazy, incredible week we just had. And as normal with these types of wrap-ups, if you don't understand the thought, then assume it's an inside joke meant for someone who does. :)
- I thought I was pretty clever in "buying" good evals with book giveaways. That all paled compared to Rob Novak buying 80 rounds of Guinness for the attendees in his session. I have much to learn from the master...
- I haven't seen all the session evals, but my everlasting gratitude to whoever wrote this one in... "Duff is SO CUTE!" If I ever lose the "cute and huggable" vibe, I'm in trouble.
- There's a whole group of elderly Asian tourists who wonder what was going on in the basement of the hotel. I'm sure the tour guide did not prep them for female ringmasters with a whip standing guard in front of the restrooms.
- As hard as we all tried to kill Fluffy, he became the most life-like mascot I've ever seen. Just goes to show that the most playful part of an event is often something you didn't (and couldn't) plan.
- If I sit through enough iterations of Chris Blatnick's session, I hope that I'll one day actually create something that looks cool.
- My next blog project will use the IBM blogging template, and Phigment is going to be my resident expert.
- I didn't know just how cool Ajax can be in Domino.
- It still amazes me that every time I go to one of Rob Novak's sessions, I come out with a solution to a current project.
- If you ever get a chance to see Paul and Bill speedgeek next to each other, don't miss it.
- Paul turns unhealthy shades of red when speedgeeking.
- Paul also turns multiple shades of red when conferences end. :)
- Alan takes great nature shots off the beaten path. Just don't ask to see the pictures. :)
- Every event like this needs a Matt White... no ego, no agenda, and does whatever needs to be done, regardless. Thanks, Matt.
- I don't want to see another roll of gaffer tape for a long time.
- "Tree" is a very important part of the Irish language. Without it, you'd go directly from two to four.
- The Irish Museum of Natural History is so much better than American museums. It has old things in it.
- Can anyone explain "bog butter" to me?
- My new favorite Chinese dish is "dook".
- I hope we never hold this event in Cork, as I'll never understand anything said to me once I leave the conference... unless I hire Eileen as my personal translator.
- Ireland is a beautiful country.
- 80% of American cars would be unable to navigate a Dublin residential street... at least without major insurance claims.
- If I were ever forced to make the choice between Lotusphere and ILUG, I'm not sure Lotusphere would win automatically. I'd learn more there, to be sure. But I've never felt closer to a group of people as I did in Ireland.
- Passion makes the difference between "ok" and "unforgettable".
And finally...
If you ever think IBM doesn't know and appreciate their Lotus community, think again. IBM sponsored ILUG, handed over significant money, trusted their brand to a bunch of crazy conference organizers who were making it up as they went, and most important... didn't tell us how it had to be done. Thanks.
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Posted by Duffbert At 08:45:09 On 31/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Tom At 18:07:22 On 29/05/2007 | - Website - |
And there *was* an open bar at speedgeeking, but that's a whole different story.
And thanks, Chris... :)
Posted by Duffbert At 18:47:41 On 29/05/2007 | - Website - |
And Kelsey still amazes me at how well she fit into our strange group and contributed to the conference.
Posted by Duffbert At 15:57:22 On 30/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Sean Burgess At 08:06:26 On 31/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by ChangeWarrior (Deb) At 11:48:56 On 31/05/2007 | - Website - |
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART20488.html
And for the record, Kelsey showed me how to properly crack the whip. She was awesome.
Posted by ChangeWarrior (Deb) At 08:05:44 On 30/05/2007 | - Website - |
And the organizers *were* pretty good, weren't they?
And people at work are already pinging me with comments like "Can you do this for me? Fluffy says NOW!"... last time I post Flickr links on my blog...
Posted by Duffbert At 15:20:54 On 31/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Chris Blatnick At 18:19:01 On 29/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Chris Blatnick At 18:19:03 On 29/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Eileen Fitzgerald At 11:52:45 On 31/05/2007 | - Website - |
Posted by Vitor Pereira At 01:40:50 On 30/05/2007 | - Website - |