Hey Heidi (ok, that feels a little weird, like I'm writing a note to myself),
I'm going too! I go on a bus with two of my quilting buddies and a bunch of really great gals from "over the hill" from where I live. I didn't make it last year but I am looking forward to it this year. I save up just to buy something that isn't on sale or that is just totally frivolous.
Heidi (from NorCal too, but not as north as you)