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joe_elway
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arek73
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 Posted - 12/09/2009 : 5:07:05 PM
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| I can't confirm yet. I might have to go for business trip to Singapore around the same time. Will know by next week. |
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Curt
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Posted - 12/09/2009 : 5:51:27 PM
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Well, they want us too register if we plan to go.
So I did today.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
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joe_elway
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nickw
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Asuka
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China
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Posted - 12/17/2009 : 8:26:31 PM
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| Westin or Hyatt, which is better ? |
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Curt
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Posted - 12/17/2009 : 9:14:33 PM
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The Hyatt looks nice. Most of the CRM group is there.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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Mark Minasi
Chief cook and bottle washer
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Posted - 12/20/2009 : 09:37:51 AM
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| There's a nice restaurant adjoining the Hyatt as I recall. |
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Jazzy
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Posted - 12/22/2009 : 09:10:45 AM
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Bad news. Because our company has to respond to the changing economical climate, they decided to cut some costs. As a result I will be not able to travel to the MVP Summit. Not with a direct flight that is, they made us fly with a stop in Frankfurt.
How about that huh? Recession means that I have to wait a couple of hours on an airport, and still my two fellow MVPs and I can go to the Summit! Thanks employer! (www.pqr.nl) |
Jetze Mellema
Exchange specialist
Former MVP (2005-2012)
My blog: http://jetzemellema.blogspot.com (Dutch)
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arek73
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Posted - 12/22/2009 : 09:26:27 AM
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| 99% I won't be able to make it this year. I have pre-registered, but I haven't book the hotel or flight yet. Yes, it boils down to finances this year. |
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Curt
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Posted - 12/22/2009 : 09:36:07 AM
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Will miss you guys.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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Asuka
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China
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Posted - 12/24/2009 : 9:19:59 PM
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| It is spring festival in China during the summit next year ,but i will go to the Seattle as usual, maybe i can enjoy the spring gladness in USA. |
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Mark Minasi
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Posted - 12/29/2009 : 6:57:08 PM
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| Or come visit us in Virginia Beach at the MR&D Summit, Asuka! |
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Asuka
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Posted - 02/02/2010 : 9:59:27 PM
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My room had been arranged in Hyatt, anyone live in Hyatt too ?
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Jazzy
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 03:33:53 AM
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My room had been arranged in Hyatt, anyone live in Hyatt too ?
Nope, Westin. |
Jetze Mellema
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Former MVP (2005-2012)
My blog: http://jetzemellema.blogspot.com (Dutch)
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Curt
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 07:37:31 AM
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We'll be at the Hyatt.
I get in late Monday.
Leave Atlanta around 6.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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arek73
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 09:57:36 AM
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Jazzy
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 10:01:49 AM
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Enjoy yourself guys, I will miss it this year.
That sucks Arek, sorry to hear that. |
Jetze Mellema
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Former MVP (2005-2012)
My blog: http://jetzemellema.blogspot.com (Dutch)
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arek73
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 2:40:30 PM
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Well, budget is the least of the issues. We have UPS replacement going on around the same time at our data center. I need to be around.
I'll see you guys next time (I hope)! :) |
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Curt
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 3:20:13 PM
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I worry about budget too, but when you consider all you learn (If you pay attention), the networking. Microsoft picking up at least half the cost of the room.
Most of the food is provided (and when it isn't most of us could use less food anyway) and they have "Party beverages" at the dinners etc. It's really the most inexpensive conference next to the Minasi Summit.
For a long time I took my own vacation time to go so no one at the company could say anything. We know that interoffice issues come up with folks being petty.
each of these things moves our tech life in a new direction.
Last year we saw Win7. So we were very ready for new OS. And MSFT knew that if the MVPs found something we did not like we were going to say something about it.
Lot's of folks think the MVPs are cool aid drinkers.
It's just not so.........
You could spend your time on lots of other technologies.
We use MSFT tech to make a living and it it causes us problems, this "Hailing Frequency" of the MVPs and Microsoft is there to get a "Professional" message to them.
They respect that.
NICK commented to Steve B at the Summit last year.
So did Nathan.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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Asuka
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Posted - 02/03/2010 : 8:43:47 PM
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Originally posted by Curt
I worry about budget too, but when you consider all you learn (If you pay attention), the networking. Microsoft picking up at least half the cost of the room.
Most of the food is provided (and when it isn't most of us could use less food anyway) and they have "Party beverages" at the dinners etc. It's really the most inexpensive conference next to the Minasi Summit.
For a long time I took my own vacation time to go so no one at the company could say anything. We know that interoffice issues come up with folks being petty.
each of these things moves our tech life in a new direction.
Last year we saw Win7. So we were very ready for new OS. And MSFT knew that if the MVPs found something we did not like we were going to say something about it.
Lot's of folks think the MVPs are cool aid drinkers.
It's just not so.........
You could spend your time on lots of other technologies.
We use MSFT tech to make a living and it it causes us problems, this "Hailing Frequency" of the MVPs and Microsoft is there to get a "Professional" message to them.
They respect that.
NICK commented to Steve B at the Summit last year.
So did Nathan.
Curt, I totally share with your view.
Just like me. I spend a lot of money to fly to the US and give up my spring festival holiday. The motivation makes me doing the decision is to enjoy the lastest MSFT techs in the Redmond and meet my friends in the same field. |
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Curt
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Posted - 02/04/2010 : 07:34:14 AM
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The schedule of the product group keeps you pretty busy and it's hard to get together with other people.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
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joe_elway
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Posted - 02/04/2010 : 09:36:50 AM
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....Lot's of folks think the MVPs are cool aid drinkers.
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Aidan Finn
MCSE, MVP (Virtual Machine)
IT Blog: http://www.aidanfinn.com
My Photography: http://www.aidanfinnphoto.com/
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joe_elway
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 12:57:34 AM
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| Travelling for nearly 24 hours. Am checked into the hotel in Belleview now. Room service, then sleep. Was too cold on the US Airways flight from Chicago to get sleep. |
Aidan Finn
MCSE, MVP (Virtual Machine)
IT Blog: http://www.aidanfinn.com
My Photography: http://www.aidanfinnphoto.com/
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Curt
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 07:52:31 AM
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I leave tommorrow after the storm.
Hope my flight is not canceled.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
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ebrux
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 10:14:21 AM
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I have a very quick 1 hr flight to Seattle from Spokane...so I'm leaving early Tuesday morning.
I'll call you when I get there, Curt... |
Eric B. Rux
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joe_elway
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 10:24:01 AM
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| That's a nice short trip Eric. I'm totally jealous! After 4 hours sleep, and 4 hours of "tv" on the laptop, I think it's time to wash up and figure out what to do with myself for the day. |
Aidan Finn
MCSE, MVP (Virtual Machine)
IT Blog: http://www.aidanfinn.com
My Photography: http://www.aidanfinnphoto.com/
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ebrux
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 10:29:55 AM
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That's a nice short trip Eric. I'm totally jealous! After 4 hours sleep, and 4 hours of "tv" on the laptop, I think it's time to wash up and figure out what to do with myself for the day.
That's OK...this makes up for the all day / 3 flight evolution that is the Minasi Forum Meeting. Going from one coast to the other is a total waste of a day... 
(but well worth it if you're going to the Forum Meeting) |
Eric B. Rux
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
MVP - Windows Home Server
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Curt
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 2:57:54 PM
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I might be held up by the snow storm that is perdicted for Atlanta tonight.
If all goes well I'll be checking in around 9:30 P.M.
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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JSCLMEDAVE
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 02/14/2010 : 6:09:10 PM
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Hope you make it there in time. If you are delayed, don't sweat it. Could be a good reason.
You get there tell Aidan thank you for me. He has been a huge help to me recently. |
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