Everywhere you turn around, you seem to see a junkie. I found out over the past few days that I will be at Tech Ed and be spending a lot of time as a Cabana Boy in the SQL Server Cabana. It's good to see that both Roman and Michael Rys will be presenting at PASS (www.sqlpass.org) too - that's two more junkies. We need to get together for a picture!
If you need a SQL Server 2005 fix next week and you are in the Chicago area, the SQL Server Road Show (www.windowsitpro.com) is heading your way. There has been great response to these shows over the past 2 weeks. The following week on May 17 and 19, the show is making its final stops in Houston and Dallas respectively. I'll be at the Texas shows - so stop by and say “Howdy!”. The end of the day is a Q&A session plus a reception. It is a great way to end a day with your brain full of new ideas and excited about the future.
I will be blogging about PASS Europe late next week when the event kicks off. I have been practicing a little German since the event will be in Munich. I won't be blogging in German, but I will let everyone know the tidbits of info that I can scrape up.
After TechEd, I wil be going to Iceland to speak on SQL Server 2005. Did you know that IcelandAir is the only airline that flies there from North America? I now know. That price is STEEP! Within about 6 hours from getting back from Iceland, I will be headed for Montreal for DevTeach (www.devteach.com). I know that other junkies will be there too!
It's great to see and interact with so many folks excited about SQL Server 2005. Although I will miss my family during these times, I will be with some really great folks too.