You are going to have SO much fun! I haven't been in a few years, I used to volunteer to hang quilts b4 the show opened and white glove during the show, going all 3 days. That was when I lived about 20 minutes away and did all this with a dear friend who has since moved out of state. Now I live about an hour away (not anywhere near as far as YOU are driving!) but when my friend moved I lost the incentive and joy that I used to have.
Sorry to miss the chance to meet you and others, but I don't think I'll be going this year either.
Side note, it is so easy to be tempted to buy lots of yummy fabrics and vendor related items, LOL.
Looking forward to a full report when you return!