On Fri, 2006-06-16 at 19:50 -0400, Craddock, Chris wrote: > Dave Gibney wrote... > > > > It's a significant recommendation that you <shane>, as a one man > shop, value > > Share enough to self finance the trip every now and then. It must have > > some real value. > > > > Nah! He's just looking for a tax-deductible excuse to hang out and drink > beer with some of his disreputable friends. Naming no names of course! > > :-)
Back in your box Craddock ... Dave is, of course, exactly on the money. First trip was a bit of a gamble, but the subsequent trip was encouraged by the positive outcome. The ancillary benefits alluded to by CC - well, they just happen. Should be noted I met both the above respondents (plus many others) *AT* Share. Even discovered where our paths had crossed with CC. Much goodness comes from actually being there. Unfortunately our market is in a squeeze - not that that's news to anyone here. I can't tell you how to get around your management (or "bean counters"), but make the effort. Shane ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
