Oh, well … having decided that I was going to skip the Symposium this year, everything changed.
My friend Randolf Geist had to cancel his attendance so when he saw my previous post he asked if I’d be prepared to step in with a couple of presentations so that he wouldn’t feel quite so bad about letting people down. I asked for a little while to think about it (because all of my original reasons for not attending still existed) but in the end was happy to help out.
To be crystal clear, Randolf offered this option to the Hotsos folk because it can be difficult lining up replacement speakers so late in the day and they decided that they wanted to go with it.
In other words, before people start slagging me off on Twitter or whatever for taking agenda spots that should have gone to other speakers. (Difficult to believe, I know, but stranger things have happened.) … I was asked by a friend to help. I said yes. We discussed whether we should offer this option and Randolf made it clear that it was just an option that they could go with or not. No skin off my nose, frankly. Anyone who is unhappy with that should perhaps take it up with those who organise the agenda because I’m sick of feeling apologetic for actions I’ve taken in good faith! (Sorry, I’m probably just a little touchy and grouchy at the moment because I’m ill in bed …)
Anyway, back to a more even mood …. The page here shows the two presentations I’ll be giving.
The final Early Bird Registration expires this Friday so if you plan to go, now would be a good time to register.
Hopefully see you there.
I’ve just noticed that the agenda has been published so – one of my favourite parts of attending Hotsos – I can start planning the sessions I want to attend. On another note, I’ve decided to fly back on Friday so I can attend Jonathan Lewis’ Training Day on Thursday to get even more value from the week.
Ah, well, you’ll have to manage Strawberry Fields without me this year. I’m sure your presentations will be fantastic and do enjoy it.
Bummer. It simply won’t be the same. A few Oracle buddies missing this time. I’ll just have to depend on Maria Colgan drinking your share too.
Can she play the piano?