Just gearing up for TechEd, trying to finish off anything urgent before heading out early on Saturday morning. We'll be hanging around the SAMS booth quite a lot, as well as various book and author events, so come say hi. I think I'm going to spend quite a lot of time in meetings, despite the fact that there are lots of sessions I want to go to. This may sound odd, coming all the way for a conference and then not attending sessions, but being so far away from the action (Microsoft, our publishers, etc), face time is really important so it's best to grab it while we can.

I'm also taking a large, half-empty suitcase with me because I know we'll get loads of stuff to bring back. Plus I want to buy some clothes; might as well make the use of the good exchange rate. Mind you the suitcase won't be quite as empty as I planned Susan wants me to bring Tea and chocolate over for her. Oh, and Whisky. Single malt of course. When Americans ask for British products I do my best to oblige!

Also on the conference front is ASP Connections in November, where I'm presenting three sessions. Alex is presenting 3 plus a tutorial. This will be my first Connections so I'm looking forward to it.