Agreed that everyone's opinion is valid.

I'm going to simplify everyone's reason for NOT attending based on what has been stated thus far on this thread (paraphrasing):

John F: Cost
Jeff Calvin: Cost
Canyon: Cost EDIT: Distance, Time
Brian L: Other activities, some cost
SetterGuy: thought it was for professionals
Spark: No Return on Investment
snrub: Cost?? EDIT: He attended.
Sunil: too busy this time (did attend all of the others)
DaveD: Sick/Illness (did attend all of the others)

If I misconstrued your reason for NOT attending, say so, and I'll edit it.

BTW, as moderators, our registration fees and meals/lodging are at our own expense.


Last edited by Sunil; 11/30/17 10:20 PM. Reason: canyon creek was not due to cost
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