Join the club, I would love to be there.
At least u guys are in the same country! I run the risk of being turned around by your immigration folk at the airport!
Saying that, I'm thinking of a trip to San Diego to visit some friends some time middle of this year, so if you guys can sort this out as soon as possible and confirming the date, I might just be able to make it with any luck.
Nothing better than killing 4 birds with one stone. Seeing my friend, visiting California, attending MWCon AND meet Mari Iijimia. Wow. Fantastic.
Make it so, number one. (TNG style) hehe.