I regret to inform the list, especially those planning on attending the open fields, that I will NOT be there for the event. October 6th & 7th will be the weekend we bury my brother in law at Arlington National Cemetery. CaJohn has graciously agreed to 'do what he can' in overseeing the event. Rael, you needn't worry- someone will still pick you up from the airport. My wife tells me to cancel the event & reschedule, but I really don't think that is an option for the sizeable number of people coming great distances & who have already bought tickets and arranged vacation time. I'd appreciate input and opinions on that from some of you who are coming from 'way out'- geographically, not mentally ;-) I expect everyone to have a grand time, take pictures, clean up, & let me know how it all went. -Jim C Mild to Wild