That's right. Make plans early. Do what you have to do. Jump through whatever hoops she holds up. Kiss some serious ass if you have to. Just be there. No excuses will be accepted.

Drinking and fishing in Vermont!

We always want to make it bigger and better, of course. Most of us feel we should keep the same location up in the woods of Vermont. Nobody around for miles, yet still so accessible. With beer and wood right at the bottom of the hill, how can you go wrong? It's a perfect place.

This year, though, we'd like to add a little bit of comfort and luxury. We're going to rent a big hard-side RV camper large enough to sleep all of us. It might even have a bathroom! Just think, no more shitting in the woods! It should add a bit more convenience for us, and protection should it rain all night.

Remember how wet we got last year? A camper will also offer respite from the biting insects, although since our target weekend is in late August, that won't be a problem.

The rules remain the same this year, too: No women or cats. Friends and dogs are OK as long as neither of them whines or shits all over the place. Whiners will absolutely not be tolerated, so think twice before you drag along a canine or human "friend."

Every attendee must be able to handle the usual camping hardships; Possibly no toilet or shower, wolves, snakes, bears, turtles, bad hangovers, etc.

Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see you all there!