You can get a copy of my session slides (in PDF format) by going here (my downloads page). Thanks for coming to my session, and thank you for your patience.

I had breakfast with Bruce, Volker, Ute, Jess and Matt this morning. I learned so much in that short time about things like taking pictures and working in a press Q and A session. I also learned that Jess has a wedding planning application. If it isn’t on OpenNTF, it should be.

The IBM Lotus Sametime Gateway looks good, but this session was a bit ’empty’ in terms of content. Too bad.

Thank goodness that the rest of my pride is here in Florida. I missed them.

I’m way overweight, and I’m out of shape. A swan boat race can kick your behind if you’re not careful. Also, Devin Olson is a great partner. Thanks for making me look good!

Andrew Pollack did a great session on running Domino on Linux. It should be required viewing for anyone interested in this. It should also be watched by any developer that needs to build a development server.

Wild Bill Buchan does a great session on LotusScript tips called DevBlast. It’s a must see session.

Thanks to Rocky for making me look fly.

By the way…

I’m still waiting for my shirt, but I’ll wait… The future depends on it…

I made another quick podcast in my room. You can get to it by going to http;//thepridelands.podshow.com. Here is the direct link to the episode – http://m.podshow.com/media/1390/episodes/46883/thepridelands-46883-01-23-2007.mp3
You can also subscribe to my podcasts by going to http://feeds.feedburner.com/thepridelandspodcast.

I’m getting ready for AD303, my session here at Lotusphere.

Thank you to everyone that attending my session this afternoon! I hope that you enjoyed it… I know that I did!

I’ll place the slides up here on Thursday morning after my next session.

Theme: IT Revolves Around You!

There’s a freaking rock band playing… Line of the morning, "It’s the cast of a suburban Boston production of Jesus Christ Superstar."

He’s telling us the story of the beginnings of the Space Race. This isn’t ‘The Right Stuff’… It’s better! The first computer in space had only 4K of memory… 4K!!!

He considered himself a technician. He travelled over 3 days to install a mirror on the moon. They were measuring the distance to the moon from earth. He figured he needed the information for his mileage on his expense report.

"Good design stands the test of time."

First, Rock and roll and then Neil Armstrong… I’m excited!

Mike is back. "…rendering the office obsolete. Office obsolete… I like the sound of that.

You know what? I’m stopping here. I can’t connect online, so I’m going to tell you what I saw later.

Nothing much… Just a rundown of what’s going to happen. Check it out here: http://m.podshow.com/media/1390/episodes/46418/thepridelands-46418-01-20-2007.mp3

You can also subscribe to my podcasts by going to http://feeds.feedburner.com/thepridelandspodcast. Enjoy!

I’m sitting in my room watching a little television. I’ve walked around, had lunch, etc.

My trip down happened without incident, except for a little delay for deicing. Once I reached the Orlando International Airport, I walked across the airport and down to the Disney’s Magical Express area. Seven minutes in line, then off to another line for about five minutes to get on the bus. One half hour later, and I was at the front desk checking in. (I didn’t have any of the negative problems that others have had with Disney’s Magical Express.) My room was ready, so I took my carry-on items and dropped them off, then I went to lunch. After lunch, I went back to my room where my bags were waiting for me. Before I knew it, it’s 5 PM.

Maybe I’ll walk around some more…

I’ve already started taking some pictures. Everyone is tagging their Lotusphere pictures with ‘Lotusphere2007’. Go to Flickr and check them out!

As I sit here drinking my overpriced Starbucks coffee, eating my overpriced blueberry scone, and waiting for the Southwest Airline flight 1317 to open its doors so we can walk in, I start to think about my expectations for Lotusphere 2007. Some thoughts…

There are going to be some cool announcements. We are going to hear more and more about IBM Lotus Notes 8, and see a lot more of it in some of the demos. We may even get a chance to touch it in some of the labs. (You won’t see any Notes 8 in my session, AD303.)
Lotus is starting to get back to the top of its game, and all eyes are on IBM to provide leadership, direction and support. This year, THEY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!
It’s going to be over before I realize it. By the time I get my bearings, people will be saying goodbye. That’s one of the worst parts of this… having to wait a least a year before seeing anyone again.
I’m going to be tired… very, very tired… but I won’t mind. Thinking of all the cool technology I will be seeing (and touching) will keep me going. (A couple of beers will help also.)
I’m going to miss my ‘pride’. It’s because of their support that I can do these sort of things, but I will get a chance to see them when they arrive on Wednesday.
The phrase ‘I AM’ will make a return. IBM/Lotus Software will also give all of us bloggers something to hang our hats on (again).
IBM has been preparing us for what developers and administrators will need to compete in this global marketplace. Unlike the job opportunities in Michigan, Lotus Software will continue to be something that we can work with, on and in. Thank you IBM/Lotus Software for keeping us busy.

It looks like we’re lining up, so they must have wound up the rubberband on this bird. See you in Florida!

This morning in Detroit
Originally uploaded by Ray "The Lion King" Bilyk.

I’ll be in Florida in 3 days… not missing this!