Okay, I'll admit I'm really excited about this opportunity to learn for other DBA/ISTS users.  So bear with me if I keep posting ideas & random thoughts!!!
 
Here's my latest thought...
 
I have several (tracking) processes done outside of DBA that I would like to somehow eliminate and depend solely on DBA/ISTS for the information need. A few of these tasks are very cumbersome to do let alone explain in writing (on the forum).  I would love the chance at the conference to bring my "printouts" and have 15-30 minutes to pitch my request(s) in front of the programmers and other attendees.  Maybe the current method of spreadsheets is the best way, maybe not.  Maybe others need something similar and we could all pitch in some $$$$ (did I get enough this time) to make our requests realities.  Maybe hearing requests of other attendees may launch amazing improvements in our own company.  Who knows...

Info and registration forms are now available at http://www.istechsupport.com/feb06symp.asp.  
 
If Lenette brings her dispenser and John brings the keg, we can all have a good time!!
 
Seriously, we are looking forward to an extremely productive session of interaction.  What do you (as users) want and what can we (as programmers and developers) do and at what cost?  
 
We can shape the future of the platform - the more opinions, the merrier.  If not for you, the subscriber and user of the software, there is no need for us (and ain't that a horrible thought!!!)  And it is WARM in Phoenix in February!!  At least compared to Rhode Island and Montana!! (where John & Lenette are coming in from).

Hi Lynn,
I called the hotel to book our rooms and they asked if you blocked rooms or had a preferred price??
 
So... did you??  do you??
 
 
Hey John,
So my 8 year old started drum lessons last week... should I bring him along??  LOL  

Hi Lynn,
 
I know you're busy with all the patches for the last update.  However, I thought I might mention that the phone number posted for the hotel is wrong.  The correct number to the hotel is 800-528-6481.

It just amazes me that Southwest flies to Rhode Island but not Montana.  We were not so lucky on prices but I did just book our two tickets for the conference and can't wait to meet everyone in person.

I cant wait to get out of this place and get to pheonix !
 
see ya all soon
 
J Dub