Originally Posted by bonsaikc

I envy all those of you who are less encumbered with work obligations due to good planning or retirement or independent wealth! How I would love to make the rounds of the conventions, if only to meet face-to-face many of the people I have heard of, emailed, or spoken to. Unfortunately, I am bound to be here as much as possible, so vacation time is split between instruction and pleasing my bride. Not much time left for gallavanting...