Yeah, but sometimes they throw in free food. That's gotta count for something.

Ohhh and don't forget sometimes, If your really lucky, you get some cheap crappy "gift".

Coffee. Provide me with a cup of good hot coffee and I'll follow you anywhere.
Sheesh, I really am addicted. Off to make my fave. poison.

I was at a conference on Tuesday, we did get free food. They presented each speaker a token gift. From the looks of the box it appeared to be a nice paper weight, once said box was opened it contained cookies. Which is food, so I guess they provided food and more food.

I hate meetings. I think that includes conferences. Meetings within conferences are the worst. Unless there is food. And you can come and go as you please. Or you can sit in the back of a dimly lit room, against a wall, and close your eyes with nobody noticing... not that I've EVER done THAT before.