OK, some of the reasons:
Expensive trip and stressful for me, would kinda like a 1 year break, and maybe be able to do a few more smaller meets this year. I thought we might be able to do a leg of the power tour, but doesn't it figure, this year it is nowhere near us.
Bestest reason: My brother (also named Mike hee hee) can come visit that week to celebrate our birthdays (his is one day before mine), and just do stuff around here since he hasn't been here in years. He misses some of the golf courses (and hubby misses golfing), probably some of his friends who may still be around here, and for some reason he became a White Sox fan (we're northsiders!). Who knows... if the hockey gods allow we may still watch a hockey game together.
Tixer, I'd just need to be sure that someone takes it as I have a choice privilege account and they would charge my credit card, especially if the person doesn't want all 4 nights. But there's plenty of time.
I know I'm REALLY going to miss some people, the ones who only go to that show, but hope that we'll find a way this year to get out and see most of you at other meets.