Highland Fling 2007 - Done but not dusted!
April 7th, 2007
Well that is me home now after 2 amazing days through in Edinburgh, I am not going to write much as I am just about to sit down, have a beer and contemplate what just happened. Yesterday was very very important to me and I want to thank eveyone that attended The Highland Fling - Web Standards in Scotland conference (sponsors, speakers and delegates), you made my day! The event has been very close to my heart over these last few months and the topic of conversation is something that I care lots about, to hear so many people happy that this has taken place has made all the blood sweat and tears worth it… but what comes next???
I am already hearing people talking about The Highland Fling II, which will happen, I am over the moon that the event was welcomed so warmly and I am looking forward to the year to come. The Refresh Edinburgh that happened today just spurred things on further and some really good talks were done, thanks for keeping the vibe going guys!
It is time for me to go to bed and have some sweet dreams (I was having nightmares the night before), I have had a great time, met new people, made some new friends and hopefully done my bit to help raise the profile of what we all do in our day jobs. I take my hat off to you all (now that I have it back) and am looking forward to seeing what comes next… The Highland Fling is done but not by any means dusted! The fun has just begun!
Take care everyone, enjoy your weekend, have a few beers for me and I will make sure I am there to drink them next time…
Night folks, and happy easter!
P.S. Go and see the Pixar Exhibition at The Royal Museum on Chambers Street as it is frickin’ awesome!
Chris Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Hey Alan,
I’m glad to hear it went well. Congrats!
Chris
Cole Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Thanks for organising this Alan - there is clearly a large, enthusiastic (and thirsty) audience in Scotland for web standards and my brain has been ticking over non-stop since the day itself (a good thing).
I look forward to being a part of the revolution!
Roan Lavery Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Just want to echo the congratulations from everyone else.
Great job mate.
Now……relax!
Alan Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
@Chris: Great to hear from you, it has been a slog but the end result was worth it.
@Cole: It is my pleasure to have entertained you, now I just need to get that application form done
@Roan: Cheers buddy, thanks for being there on the day, couldn’t have pulled it off without you guys supporting me!
Matt Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Congratulations Alan. My three-day hangover and copious notes tell me that The Highland Fling was a success! Thanks for putting in such a superb effort and organising this for us Scottish developers.
Alan Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
No worries, was an honor to put the event on and have so many folk enjoy it!
Dan Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Ditto to Matt’s comment, you did a top job. Great event, great idea doubling up with Refresh, and great hangovers. Let’s keep the momentum up.
Alan Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Cheers Dan, was really good to hear your talk at refresh and with folk like you about I’m sure momentum will not be a problem
Paul S Author Comment
April 7th, 2007
Ditto to everyone else and thanks for organising this! It was my first conference so thanks to Mr Forbes for pointing me at it
It was an excellent event and I learned quite a bit, also thanks for the whiskeys
Alan Author Comment
April 8th, 2007
Nice to hear you took something away from the day even if it might have been a hangover lol…
Si Jobling Author Comment
April 8th, 2007
I’ve got to say it has been the best conference I’ve been to (sorry Patrick - Edinburgh has a certain quality that isn’t present in London)
Well done Alan. I’ve been witness to a lot of the organising behind the event, attempting to motivate your every whim where need be. You have excelled yourself Sire and proved that Scotland has an extremely vibrant Web community (although I was surprised how many Non-Scots were at the After Party that evening).
Keep us in the know about the next Highland Fling as I will make every effort to bring some of The Multipack with me next time.
Alan Author Comment
April 9th, 2007
@Si: I am glad you were there the day before to help with shifting boxes and keeping my sanity. Beyond that, thanks for all your support and lets look forward to what comes next!
Cheers buddy…
Tigerlili Author Comment
April 11th, 2007
We have mentioned you here.
http://acavill.com/?p=512
Alan White Author Comment
April 16th, 2007
Hey Tiger, words like that make me proud to have done what I have done but long may it continue!
Love the baritone brand by the way!