Yes, one man can! 

By now, many of you will have already seen the very sad news that Rob is leaving the Microsoft Ireland Developer and Platform Group to travel the world (starting with a bit of staying in Canada).

Obviously, we are all still in the early stages of mourning here in the office... but it's plain to see the place will never be the same again without Rob's unique blend of Canadian-Irish charm, enthusiasm and undeniably brilliant technical know-how!  And that's not even getting into the practical complications - who knows what we will do when he cuts off the supply of maple-flavoured cookies?! ;)

Rob - it's been a real pleasure working with you - you will be sorely missed! (Sob!)

But the little ray of good news in our misery is that before he leaves (and the inevitable wailing and gnashing of teeth) he will be giving one final talk at the Irish Microsoft Technology Conference. This is one you absolutely can't miss - he's aptly calling it 'Rob's Last Stand: XNA, Microsoft Robotics Studio, 360s, Wiis, and Dancing Robots' featuring... well, everything in the title and more! 

And if you thought you've seen Rob be enthusastic before - well, you aint seen nothing yet! Check out his blog for the full details...