If a former LAista were to find herself in LA next weekend, a) would it be too much for anyone, including ita's family, and b) what area of town should she be looking for a hotel?

No firm plans yet, since I am not sure I can make the money work, but maybe?

Unclear on the Nashville dates. The SO is doing an arrangement mentoring thing with the guy who do the orchestration for Kings of Leon, so we're dependent on his touring schedule which is being set up now. And I will hopefully be pitching to some publishers.

Kat, that would be perfect. Earlier is probably better. The Woz is giving a keynote speech on Saturday morning, but that'll be done at ten, and I won't have anything after that until two.

Sumi, we can definitely figure that out. And Metra actually comes to within 20 miles.

Oohs, Nashville sounds fun.

I could do Nashville in late March/early April.

Wow, I had no idea the explosion of posts in here were mostly going to end up being Wisconsin related. Come anytime! It doesn't have to be February, I knew that was a long shot. But I'm rarely away from Madison, so any time someone wants to drop by, I'm available! Also, meeting up at Brenda's would be awesome; I haven't had the opportunity to check it out yet, either, and I'd love to.

Honestly, I just feel the need to meet up with some Buffistas for a huge group hug, or friendly handshake if hugs are out. I'm willing to drive to anywhere within a day's driving for me. Nashville's a bit of a push at over 600 miles.

Hmmm... Madison is only a five and a half hour drive from St. Louis.

(Starts looking at available days off)

My brother is in Madison so I would not be averse to a Madison trip if the timing is right.

MiL has been giving us the guilt about not visiting NC. I would *so* much rather F2F at Brenda's lake cottage. Reality says, "probably neither." Just...registering a preference.

I'm glad to see the Nashville idea gaining some traction! Liese, let me know when you have firm dates, and we can go from there.