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
Brian L: Other activities, some cost
SetterGuy: thought it was for professionals
Spark: No Return on Investment
snrub: Cost??
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.
I did attend Sunil. I just said I "coughed" at the total cost to attend. But I do that about a lot of things, so it does not mean all that much. It's just my kids inheritance, after all.
And nobody needs to quit the forum John F. It is just kind of like the effects of eating beans. It causes some noise but passes eventually.
