[BizSAR]

Yeah, it's ludicris(sic) to think that something like PSU is providing would be much less than ~$200 NOT including airfare, lodging, etc. I've organized camping events of 50+ people (in a ski club I belong to, mainly) and that is even up to $50 a piece. Sheesh! What are these people expecting for $20, parking?!

I've also attended/volunteered for events like BeatleFest, sci-fi conventions, weekend concerts attracting 5-10 THOUSAND people and those were still in the $150-$200 range a piece simply for getting a pass into the event and maybe free hors de'vores(sic) Saturday night (a bust for that many people). Even the 500-750 person weekend music festivals I've been on an organizing committee for have been upwards of $100 for the event.

Sorry if I seemed down. I was really bummed I couldn't go to PSUMA, and I'm even more bummed at the prospect of not being able to go to one held on my side of the continent before it's even beyond the planning stages.