Tuesday, July 1, 2008
ED & FUN...all in one!
The buzz in the place is just amazing! The majority of the attendees are up early, eating breakfast, and anticipating great education each day. The networking and business discussions that I have witnessed and 'over-heard' :-) I'd imagine have been worth the attendees' time spent here thus far. As I continued to hear the conversations, I have come to this conclusion...."With more and more people deciding to spend more time with their family, and companies deciding to do more work with less staff, this conference/location creates the perfect scenario. You bring your family with you to the conference and you get the opportunity to receive awesome education and spend time with your family! It is a win-win for all...the boss is happy, the family is happy....and so is the attendee! WOW...just one week out of the office and you get great education AND some quality time with the family - in wonderful Florida!" Now that is definitely ED-ucation & FUN....all in one!
Sunset Reception
Last night there was a reception sponsored by the Hotel on the sun deck. The sun deck is situated between the hotel and the beach, if you step off of the deck you're toe deep in sand. The one hour pre-dinner event was an open bar and appetizers with a beautiful beach and ocean view.
As I was watching the ocean birds, I notice a squadron of 3 pelicans flying in formation. Then, without warning they tucked their wings back and began a vertical dive toward the ocean, one be one they disappeared into the ocean. Moments later one, two, then three pelican heads popped up out of the water, each with a fish in their mouths. I watched this spectacle over and over again, each time with amazement.
As I was watching the ocean birds, I notice a squadron of 3 pelicans flying in formation. Then, without warning they tucked their wings back and began a vertical dive toward the ocean, one be one they disappeared into the ocean. Moments later one, two, then three pelican heads popped up out of the water, each with a fish in their mouths. I watched this spectacle over and over again, each time with amazement.
Tuesday
The dinner and entertainment was a blast last night! Check out the new pictures on the slide show.
We started on the Sunset Deck for cocktails and hors doeuvres, then moved into the ballroom for dinner and live music. The food here at the hotel has been very good, complete with a variety of tempting desserts.
Finally, a few of us enjoyed the evening air by walking down to the end of the pier and then heading back by way of the beach. So now I can say I've been in the water, too bad it was after dark.
As for today, it's a bit quiet with Expo torn down, but most everyone got up and made it to one of the sessions.
We started on the Sunset Deck for cocktails and hors doeuvres, then moved into the ballroom for dinner and live music. The food here at the hotel has been very good, complete with a variety of tempting desserts.
Finally, a few of us enjoyed the evening air by walking down to the end of the pier and then heading back by way of the beach. So now I can say I've been in the water, too bad it was after dark.
As for today, it's a bit quiet with Expo torn down, but most everyone got up and made it to one of the sessions.
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