Hi Bret,

>Saipan to San Diego.. Man that is some trip. I personally would rather have the conference in Saipan. Less crowds, less traffic, and the island experience would be great...

Yeah! there are a number of resorts here...w/golf, tennis, diving, snorkelling, etc.

Yes, it is "some trip." I've been waiting for a conference that coincided time-wise and coast-wise, w/other plans and this is finally it...it's my first. I'm makeing a 2 month trip out of it (work is at a minimum these days, anyway). Only thing is, San Diego might be a little cold for me!

J