[Scruffy]

Yes, a good time was had by all. It was nice to put a face with a clown name.We had a few local artists who stopped in and at about two in the morning on Saturday an interesting pair walked in.... To say they were "Feeling no pain" would be and understatement. They kept Harpoetta, Fitzwilly, Tim and myself entertained for quite a bit!
Yesterday afternoon, Fitz, Tim and myself sat down to talk about the next Spring fling. The actual date has yet to be set. However, we are planning on bringing in some more guest lectures, and a vendor or two. Please those who attended and those who didn't please offer suggestion of what YOU want to see.
Here is what we are planning for the fling.
It is very likely that we will have a fair and reasonable registration fee. No one is made out of money, And for many of us we don't get to the big conventions because of cost. It is our goal to keep costs down. However, It is likely we will have to pay for lecturers. Possibly a conference room, plus other incidental expenses. Red roof was wonderful, and went out of the way to accommodate us. However, they may also change the rules next year, raise the rates, and decide they need a couple hundred to use that room.
A better structure; up to a printed time schedule stating what times the workshops, jams, and dealer shopping times are. Better organization means that you will be able to pick and choose what lectures you want to attend. Fitz and I talked about perhaps trying to get a really good balloon artiste and perhaps a facepainter to lecture. your ideas for the next fling would be appreciated!
I would also like to see a workshop on skits and maybe dong a skit show for a nursing home or Charity as part of the Saturday evening events. Performance is what makes you sharp. Perhaps we could get the Princess herself to attend so that we may truly entertain our number one fan!
Cheers,
Scruffy