blogging from OSS 2007 in Ireland

OSS 2007 is in Limerick, Ireland this year. We got here on Sunday, a little worse for the wear, pretty tired. All I could think about was sleep. We explored Limerick a while, following a nap. It doesn't get dark until about 10:30 to 11:00pm here which does not help with the jet lag.

I gave my talk this morning, and I think it was well-received. One guy said I talk too fast. I need to remember to slow down with an international audience.

Tonight was the conference dinner at Knappogue Castle. It was a nice place, but they had one of those medieval-style dinners with entertainment and stuff. Guess who got chosen to be King of all Ireland and sit at a special table? Yup, my husband. I had to be his "lady". He had several speaking roles throughout the evening, and had to brandish a sword at one point. It was a little crazy.

Anyhow, tomorrow is a debate panel and some more talks. Then on Thursday is our workshop, the Workshop on Public Data about Software Development.