It is interesting how by missing the boat Gary has achieved much more than if he had snagged one of the original tickets. He must have been very persuasive and I look forward to hearing from him. Coming from a CS background I have been taught to live and die by a deadline that isn't flexible. Where I would have accepted the fact tickets were sold out and read the various mesh related blogs from home, Gary has gained recognition and a spot at mesh. Congratulations, as Stuart said, we can all learn something from Gary's determination, I know I have.