As both Andy Allan and Doug Hughes have mentioned, I have been invited to speak at Scotch on the Rocks 2008.  I consider it an honor to speak at any conference or user group, but I am really looking forward to Scotch.  I have heard nothing but good things about it and am excited to be be a part of that.

As most anyone who knows me can tell you, I am a golf fanatic.   It has long been a dream of mine to play golf in Scotland with my father and brother.  We are taking this opportunity to make that dream come true.  My father and brother will be flying over to meet me after Scotch to play golf.  I tried to get a tee time at St, Andrews, the birthplace of golf, but was unable to (if you know anyone who might be able to pull some strings, I'd be forever in your debt).  However, there are plenty of other fantastic course there so I know we won't be disappointed. If you happen to know of any courses that are worth playing, but might not make it onto the typical tourist's radar, please let me know.