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TreeDude · **OS:** 4.5.0.169

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Originally Posted by DarthBBerry

If you drink enough, you won't know what anything means.

Unless you can manage to hit the Ballmer Peak

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udontknowjack · 05:38 PM

On the T-Mobile party front, it is scheduled for the same night as the WES party. They did that last year as well but last year everyone got a brand new pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Here is the invite for it. It is off site but they say transportation will be included.

amadru · 04-30-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by udontknowjack

On the T-Mobile party front, it is scheduled for the same night as the WES party. They did that last year as well but last year everyone got a brand new pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Here is the invite for it. It is off site but they say transportation will be included.

Do you have the invite? I don't see it attached..

Stabs · 04-30-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by udontknowjack

On the T-Mobile party front, it is scheduled for the same night as the WES party. They did that last year as well but last year everyone got a brand new pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Here is the invite for it. It is off site but they say transportation will be included.

Is there a way to get invited? Or do you just go to the booth for passes or what?

st@cey · **WES Session Thursday May 15th -** 05-01-2008, 09:54 AM

Thought I would post (for those interested) about the "Every laptop should be left behind" session happening @ 9am on Thursday, May 15th at the Grand Ballroom, Salon 7.

The concept of the session is to discuss how various applications allows for people to use their BlackBerry for many tasks traditionally performed on a laptop or desktop computer.

Here's the skinny:

"According to Gartner, fifty per cent of traveling workers will leave their notebooks at home in favor of other devices by 2012. These devices have become more powerful and growing legions of innovative companies are creating the next-generation software and hardware that will power these devices. Come hear from a sampling of these category-defining companies who will force you to leave your laptops behind..."

Speakers:
Rob Woodbridge, President & CEO, Rove
Dave Peak, Co-Founder & CEO, LiquidTalk
Paul Dumais, CTO, Rove
Will Hickie, CEO, WICKSoft
Bob Burk, TrueContext/Pronto
Kerry Kinchen, Electronic Communications Analyst, Sealed Air Corporation

DarthBBerry · 05-01-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by st@cey

Thought I would post (for those interested) about the "Every laptop should be left behind" session happening @ 9am on Thursday, May 15th at the Grand Ballroom, Salon 7.

The concept of the session is to discuss how various applications allows for people to use their BlackBerry for many tasks traditionally performed on a laptop or desktop computer.

Here's the skinny:

"According to Gartner, fifty per cent of traveling workers will leave their notebooks at home in favor of other devices by 2012. These devices have become more powerful and growing legions of innovative companies are creating the next-generation software and hardware that will power these devices. Come hear from a sampling of these category-defining companies who will force you to leave your laptops behind..."

Speakers:
Rob Woodbridge, President & CEO, Rove
Dave Peak, Co-Founder & CEO, LiquidTalk
Paul Dumais, CTO, Rove
Will Hickie, CEO, WICKSoft
Bob Burk, TrueContext/Pronto
Kerry Kinchen, Electronic Communications Analyst, Sealed Air Corporation

Thanks. Didn't read it carefully enough at first. Changed my schedule to attend this session; mainly because Will Hickie, CEO, WICKSoft is a speaker.

AlanM · 05-01-2008, 10:51 AM

Woohoo! Way to go Will!

wunderbar · 05-01-2008, 11:36 AM

I think I'll be attending that session now too. Looks a lot better in reality than what the title is.

bertiebassett · 05-01-2008, 12:56 PM

I think we had one of those "leave yer laptop behind sessions" last year

Timing: Lunchtime
Venue: Poolside
Session: "benefit from the deployment of mobility solutions to assist tan maximisation"
PreReqs: Tequila, Shorts & Sunnies

udontknowjack · 05-01-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stabs

Is there a way to get invited? Or do you just go to the booth for passes or what?

For T-Mobile. I'm not sure how they are doing it. I got an email from them but nothign about signing up. In years past they had your names at the door as my sales rep had signed me up. Get with a T-Mobile Sales rep and see if they can get you in.

amadru · 05-01-2008, 07:03 PM

Again I am sure this question was already answered, but I can't find it. So here goes. Does anyone know where the WES party is Tuesday night? I don't see mention of it anywhere. Did they book the Hard Rock again like last year (and if so is it there every year)?

cancundan · 05-01-2008, 10:46 PM

I'm pretty sure the Tuesday night RIM party is at the Marriott this year.

Dookie · 05-02-2008, 04:40 AM

Got da#$^! I've found out that like last year, couple of sessions which i would really like to see are at the same time. Gosh! Like last year :-/

bigwillokc · 05-05-2008, 12:11 AM

Hey everyone. I just posted a thread in general and then noticed this one. This will be my first WES and I'm going to be there from Sunday until Sunday and staying at the Marriott

I am taking the Training for Administrators 2 course on Monday and Blackberry Certification Exam on Tuesday. Other than that, I have nothing in stone. I would like to get together with some other BBF members, so you guys let me know what the plans are!

jletendre · 05-05-2008, 10:25 AM

BES virgin here too .. I'm already half packed and I don't leave till next Monday morning

I think we are getting together Monday night?? More details will be coming.

Love to hear your thoughts on the exam as I'm scheduled to take it 5/15

wunderbar · 05-05-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwillokc

Hey everyone. I just posted a thread in general and then noticed this one. This will be my first WES and I'm going to be there from Sunday until Sunday and staying at the Marriott

I am taking the Training for Administrators 2 course on Monday and Blackberry Certification Exam on Tuesday. Other than that, I have nothing in stone. I would like to get together with some other BBF members, so you guys let me know what the plans are!

I'll be taking the same course as you Monday, looking forward to it.

mahal721 · 05-05-2008, 10:59 AM

i can't believe how fast WES is creeping up. one more week left! whoohoo!

brinaht · 05-05-2008, 11:02 AM

How many people are looking to be there on Monday for
"Government Day?"

DarthBBerry · 05-05-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jletendre

BES virgin here too .. I'm already half packed and I don't leave till next Monday morning

I think we are getting together Monday night?? More details will be coming.

Love to hear your thoughts on the exam as I'm scheduled to take it 5/15

Monday night is the welcome reception. We'll be in the back-right corner of the Solutions Showcase or in the Boxtone Lounge.

Pinjo · 05-05-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brinaht

How many people are looking to be there on Monday for
"Government Day?"

I was going to, except I am taking the Admin 2 course on Monday. There are some topics covered that I really wish I could see more on. If there are any handouts or slides, I'd love to get a copy of those from somebody, particularly the "Mobilizing Sharepoint" topic they mentioned.

TreeDude · **OS:** 4.5.0.169

I will be there on Monday. I am not taking any exams as I am not a BES guru just yet. But I want to make sure I am there for every ounce of it. I am extremely excited.

mahal721 · 05-05-2008, 12:09 PM

My colleague and I wanted to, but since our schedule doesn't permit we'll be there at the tail-end of Government Day or at the pool bar drinking alky with the WES Crew (holla!). I kinda wished Government Day info was given earlier. I couldn't extend my hotel stay by one day after all the paperwork (at my govt job) was already processed. oh well.

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Originally Posted by brinaht

How many people are looking to be there on Monday for
"Government Day?"

AlanM · 05-05-2008, 01:57 PM

Unfortunately, I heard about the Govt day too late. I reserved my room at the Marriott months ago, even before I officially had been approved for the trip. By the time I had the govt day info, it was too late to modify the reservations and change my trip info. Next year, I'll have to plan on going down on Sunday to take advantage of it.

DarthBBerry · 05-05-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanM

.... Next year, I'll have to plan on going down on Sunday to take advantage of it.

Staying Saturday to Saturday, my friend.

My flight lands in Orlando at 9:10am Saturday morning.
Oh-what-ever-shall-I-do-between-Saturday-and-Monday?

TreeDude · **OS:** 4.5.0.169

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Originally Posted by DarthBBerry

Staying Saturday to Saturday, my friend.

My flight lands in Orlando at 9:10am Saturday morning.
Oh-what-ever-shall-I-do-between-Saturday-and-Monday?

Disney World?

brinaht · 05-05-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthBBerry

Staying Saturday to Saturday, my friend.

My flight lands in Orlando at 9:10am Saturday morning.
Oh-what-ever-shall-I-do-between-Saturday-and-Monday?

Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventures.

DarthBBerry · 05-05-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeDude

Disney World?

I'm going to WES to learn BlackBerry Admin techniques and to fellowship with my BlackBerry Admin peers. Not to play around in the happiest place on Earth.

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Originally Posted by brinaht

Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventures.

Sounds terrifying.

::pause::

With that said, Hoo-YA!! LOL I thought Stu was gonna throw up from riding the D-Dragons over and over last year.

hdawg · 05-05-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brinaht

Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventures.

front of ice; back of fire.

brinaht · 05-05-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hdawg

front of ice; back of fire.

Front on both! That's the only rollercoaster I'll ride.

hdawg · 05-05-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brinaht

Front on both! That's the only rollercoaster I'll ride.

shame on you. If you were a true coaster enthusiast you would realize that at the back you'll get more of a whip / pull than you would at the front where you'll get more of a push feeling.

must get both sensations.

CanadianCrack · 05-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hdawg

shame on you. If you were a true coaster enthusiast you would realize that at the back you'll get more of a whip / pull than you would at the front where you'll get more of a push feeling.

must get both sensations.

Ok...you're making me nauseous

I envy you guys for being able to ride the coasters.

The most I can handle is "It's a small world"

brinaht · 05-05-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hdawg

shame on you. If you were a true coaster enthusiast you would realize that at the back you'll get more of a whip / pull than you would at the front where you'll get more of a push feeling.

must get both sensations.

Hence the only rollercoaster I ride. I had a friend that was the director of Marketing there before she left Otown. She always told me to ride the back of DD, but I never would.

Maybe one day.

hdawg · 05-05-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCrack

Ok...you're making me nauseous

I envy you guys for being able to ride the coasters.

The most I can handle is "It's a small world"

Eh, you only live once ... whats the worst that could happen? death? really? I'm pretty sure being stranded on an island by yourself forever would be worse.

DarthBBerry · 05-05-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCrack

Ok...you're making me nauseous

I envy you guys for being able to ride the coasters.

The most I can handle is "It's a small world"

I tortured a fellow BES Admin from England with the "Small World" ride. He said it wasn't that bad until *I* started singing the song.

DarthBBerry · 05-05-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hdawg

Eh, you only live once ... whats the worst that could happen? death? really? I'm pretty sure being stranded on an island by yourself forever would be worse.

With or without your BlackBerry? Do you think you could get service?

bigwillokc · 05-05-2008, 04:10 PM

I will be there Sunday to Sunday, so if anyone wants to get together Sunday night, I won't have any coworkers there so I will be solo and THIRSTY.

TreeDude · **OS:** 4.5.0.169

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Originally Posted by hdawg

Eh, you only live once ... whats the worst that could happen? death? really? I'm pretty sure being stranded on an island by yourself forever would be worse.

Well your more likely to die on the plane trip than the coaster. But many people don't like the feeling of falling.

I was at Island of Adventures the second year it was open. That was a while back (7 or 8 years I think). I did ride DD and Hulk. Good coasters. But nothing beats Ceder Point for true coaster lovers. Top Thrill Dragster is quite an experience (a short one, but really awesome).

I like how this went from WES to coasters.

Pinjo · 05-05-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwillokc

I will be there Sunday to Sunday, so if anyone wants to get together Sunday night, I won't have any coworkers there so I will be solo and THIRSTY.

I'll be arriving Sunday just before noon. I'm game.

bigwillokc · 05-05-2008, 04:35 PM

Does anyone know about all of the vendor events and what they are? I am with AT&T and I know that thiers is at the Orlando House of Blues with Hootie and the Blowfish. I haven't heard about any others. Do you have to be a customer of that carrier to get a ticket???

jletendre · 05-05-2008, 04:37 PM

Scroll back a page or two .. pretty much all the carrier event links have been posted. Some had sign up by mid week reqs.