Monday, September 28, 2009

Business & Pleasure at Camelback in Scottsdale, AZ

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting at the National Association of Dental Plans 21st Annual Conference at Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona. I presented for BOSSdev, Inc. on the topic of social media as it relates specifically to business and, in particular, the dental industry. The session had an excellent turnout and was very well received.

You can view our download the slides from my presentation here:


I would like to thank the director of this event, Jeff Hurt for the invitation to speak and for his gracious hospitality. I highly suggest following Jeff on Twitter and on his blog Midcourse Corrections. Additionally, I wish to thank Joe Flowers of the NADP for his support during the event. Follow Joe on Twitter and at I Need Dental Benefits.

Once the event concluded, I had the opportunity to stick around Camelback for the weekend and enjoy the resort with my wife and some friends from Arizona. It is a beautiful and even magical place "where time stands still." Here are some photos from my stay.




If you are interested in learning more about the presentation I made or you would like me to speak at an upcoming webinar or event, please contact me via this blog, on Twitter or at 512.608.1460. BOSSdev is an an Interactive and Social Media company dedicated to delivering highly engaging digital communications solutions.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Quails Bathing in the Cool Dirt in Scottsdale, AZ


My wife and I enjoyed watching this family of quail bathe in the cool dirt during our nightly sunset walk at Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona. There were many animals on the grounds and they were not nearly as skittish as I am accustomed to seeing. Their collectively calm demeanor helped us to relax even more at the place where time stands still.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Hamilton Pool & Grotto near Austin, Texas

Hamilton pool and grotto is an amazing natural recreational spot located just minutes west of Austin, Texas up near Lake Travis. It's a great day trip destination. Be sure to plan your visit well, as they only allow a limited number of visitors at a time. This is wonderful as it keeps the spot from getting overcrowded, but it could mean you'll be waiting in your car for an hour to get in.

Here's a brief video I took of Hamilton pool and grotto: