David-Not only a few of us had problems making it to the convention for many reasons-a lot of us did.I must bid on my vacation on June 1 for the next year.In 2000 I did just that and a few weeks later convention date was changed. I had to work the week of the convention this year and week after when I was on vacation this year Well. With your suggestion in case they do have a lottery you're welcome to my entry-I don't want you to miss that home run.