Thanks for the encouragement Tom & Mark. There are indeed many people such as yourselves that I know I will regret missing the opportunity to meet, probably for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, we had to, no we chose to, direct a good bit of funds to a particular family event of much importance this year. Our mad money will be a bit thin which adds to having to be more considerate of each others vacation events. That being said, I know Sharon interest will be raised from Mark's link. There is still hope, but I'm doubtful.

The truly sad part is that I will be flying to Ottawa just two weeks after that for United Way Canada meetings. That would have gotten me most of the way there.

With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.