LindaJoy, what did they do for you at the show? i'd love to know.
i was there the first day and you're right about the mob - they run right over you, right after the count-down part is done. btw, it doesn't get better the second day, just more mob.
there's no way i'll spend that much money on a ruler, slots or no slots. i quilted before they made those rulers and i'll manage without them now. i treated myself to a june taylor one a long time ago (whole 'nother story), i use it when i remember to, and that's enough for me.