I'm gonna spend some time away from this board...

[wendybeth]

Well, even if I lived in SoCal, I certainly wouldn't be able to (and wouldn't be expected) to make all the meets, trips and whatnot. Everyone on here has 'a life' and the get-togethers are to be fit in when and if it's feasible. I wish I could see all of you more, but I can't due to the distance. You're closer geographically so you might feel the pressure to join up more, but it's not expected and I'm sure no one wants to make you feel like you have to show at each and every event. I dunno- I think the fact that people want to see you is a good thing, but maybe I'm missing out on something here. I hope you can work this out and stay with us, but in the end it's all up to you. I also hope you feel better- I've been sick for nearly six weeks, and it's getting very old.