Thanks, Kate. I have to admit that though I know that the low numbers aren't my fault, I've been feeling really bummed about it. I was beginning to wonder if I'm wearing anti-foamy perfume or something.

I'm still nervous about the other money, too. Like ND said, we're not even halfway to what we need there, either, and that commitment ultimately rests on me, too.

Thanks, Kristin.

I wonder if the hotel's requirement that the rooms be paid for at the time of reservation (the first night anyway) might have something to do with the fact that people haven't reserved as early as they might have otherwise. I know it's been a factor for me - I'm planning to call on Friday, so that the room will come out of the middle of the month check. Maybe I'll try to do it tonight when I get home anyway.

psst! Kristin has cooties! Pass it on.

What Kate said.

t sticks out tongue at Jon

ETA: And Nora!

Brenda, that's a possibility. I just hope it all works out.

what Jon said.

(heh)

Kristin, ND, I just wanted to chime in with thanks. I really appreciate all of your work on this F2F.

(And I'm thinking I won't be there myself. Sorry. The finances and timing just won't work as well as I would have hoped. Drink a frozen Irish coffee for me.)

(But, because I am Queen of Dithering, I might still change my mind, especially if we get a nice windfall from our tax return.)

I was beginning to wonder if I'm wearing anti-foamy perfume or something.

Your perfume is totally foamy. In fact, that's what it's called: Foamy, by Kristin.

But, because I am Queen of Dithering, I might still change my mind, especially if we get a nice windfall from our tax return.

Same here. I'm probably not going, but if something happens to free up my finances a bit, and I can still find a cheap enough flight, I might.

Kristin, thanks again for heading this up. I do think reducing the block is the right choice.

JZ and I won't be able to attend this year. (I'm sorry Heather!) It's very disappointing, but EM's been out of work since last June and paying all Emmett's expenses solo has been a big hit to the money. Also, as of January, I got nailed for my college loans which has been an even bigger financial hardship. And now I'm on the hook for all the summer expenses (with various deposits already due), large commuting expenses, fixing the car etc. Basically we just don't have any discretionary funds for such a trip. However, we do have enough to help contribute to the kitty. I know JZ has kicked in some, and I'll be making a bigger contribution once I get some clearance.