LOL!! Bellaboo, I was afraid you'd end up out in the hall! I've never been to a quilting retreat but I can empathize with you. I did go to a freemotion quilting class a few years ago with my little beige Singer 301, in the midst of all those fancy new machines. She performed well and the teacher praised her as a great little machine for fm'ing. I haven't practiced since but I was very proud of my 301 that day!