My top ten reasons I'm glad I couldn't go to Pond Boss VI:

10. Learning more about fish and fish habitat from the nations best is way overrated
9. I don't need any more friends. I have a total of 1 already
8. Liquid water is just messy. Solid 16" of it is wayyy better
7. I never need a break from listening to clients complain
6. Pack boots are 10x more fashionable than flip flops
5. Black bullheads need no management strategy
4. Highflyers solar stuff isn't really that cool
3. Typing on a fish forum is better than participating in fishing tourney
2. There are so many outdoor activities to enjoy at -10F

And my number one reason I'm glad I'm not in Texas right now...

Gives me more time to sit on my couch drinking adult beverages, typing on fish forums, wishing I was at the Pond Boss IV convention. cry