I want to say something here. I understand we all have priorities and the Blade Show may not be at the top of list, but every year we read the same old thing about folks that are coming and don't show, something came up, or are gonna make it next year.
All I can tell you guys is that life is passing by, and if you don't make the effort, you are never gonna make it. It is worth it to go at least one time, before these shows change and/or become a thing of the past. So get up off the couch and plan to go next near. Treat it as one of or your only vacation, but go.
The dynamics are changing folks.