Hello, welcome to the Quiltingboard. I am glad you have joined us. I thought about an Alabama retreat post when I read your intro. I didn't know if you have had time to see it:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-71141-1.htm
We look forward to learning from your experience.
On Edit: I just read the retreat post and I see your update there. Glad you saw it and thrilled you are going.