Sounds like it might have been a mistake to blow Mix off this year. Last year's just didn't seem all that compelling, but this year with Microsoft offering so many new web technologies I'm beginning to think I'm missing out.
Well, guess I'll just keep an eye on the Mix07 site. You can even watch the keynote live (starts @ 9:30 PT).
For now, back to working with the AJAX futures. We're building a really cool new project here using those bits. They're pretty solid considering they're only a CTP. I was sooo bummed when they cut these features (binding, xml-script, animation, etc.) from the RTM build. Speaking of which... I wonder if they'll release a new drop during a new conference??? I'll keep my fingers crossed.