>I'd really like to go, but not quite enough to go stand around by 
>myself
with nobody to talk to in the down time. Would you be willing to stand
around and talk to me? I'm considered reasonably charming in certain
circles. Email me if you're in...

>Elizabeth

You had me at "Tim Finn this weekend". The reasonably charming part 
would have been a total bonus!

Alas, I'm "coastally challenged" by 3000 miles. I hope you had (have) 
fun!

jeff t.