It's only a few days before TRAFFIC Downunder and I'm busy getting everything ready for what I'm sure will be an outstanding event. I can see myself mentally listing the items that I need to get together, "Clothes, check, flight plan (I'm flying the plane), check, wife, check". Hang on? Did I say wife?

One of the great things about TRAFFIC being in Australia is that my wife will get a chance to meet all of you. She's heard so much about everyone and is really looking forward to putting faces together with all of the great stories I've come back with over the years.

In fact, we've decided to start TRAFFIC a little early with a BBQ at my house in Melbourne with just over twenty avid domainers from all over the world. The first ones will be arriving tomorrow morning in about 12 hours time. It should be great showing my friends around and treating them to an aussie BBQ.

The last few days I've been pretty focused on researching material for my presentation at TRAFFIC Downunder and I must admit that I've managed to dig out some interesting data. There's nothing quite like crawling your way through annual reports, statistics, news articles and building massive number crunching spreadsheets. It's what I live for!

My wife and I will be leaving for the Gold Coast sometime Saturday morning in a four seater Piper Archer III. Flying along with us will be Tony Lentino in his Piper Saratoga, packed with domainers from overseas seeing Australia from a few thousand feet up. We'll be heading north to Wagga Wagga, Mudgee and then stay the night in Port MacQuarie before heading towards the Gold Coast on Sunday morning. It should be great fun!

As well as a few fun activities I think that the sessions that Fabulous have organized will be outstanding. I'm really looking forward to hearing from some of the world's foremost experts in the large variety of topics on offer. It will also be nice to go for a stroll and a surf down the beach. I just hope that there is time for play as well as work.

If you're not attending TRAFFIC Downunder I wish you all the best and I hope to catch up with you in LA at DomainFest early next year. For those of you that are heading to the Gold Coast I'll catch you in the bar. Cheers!

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Pictures!!
written by Mike @ WannaDevelop.com, 18 November 2008

Post up some pictures when you get the chance!! Would love to see what went down

Best,
Mike

http://www.wannadevelop.com

I could cry!
written by freddy, 14 November 2008

Hey Michael, last evening when I had you on the phone I could cry because I chanceled my flight. But after reading the DNJ I know that you understand circumstances beyond our control. Next time I will be in AUS as well, maybe already for ICANN in June. Have an eye on Markus.

Freddy
DomainInvest.lu

Congrats on DNJournal Cover Story
written by David Lye, 14 November 2008

Hi Michael,
Just to say congrats on the interview! Was a great inspirational read. Looking forward to seeing you next week,
Cheers
David

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written by RegFeeNames.com, 12 November 2008

Hi Michael,

Im glad to see you showing everyone a good time in Australia - Wish I was there too meet you and see your presentation shall you post it online once your finnished so us that miss it dont miss out!

Have A Safe Flight & Enjoy Your BBQ!

Warm Regards,

Robbie
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