I very dear friend of mine, Robyn, and I had already agreed to split the cost of the trip. I paid for hotel in advance and we planned the weekend together. Neither of us secured a seat during the clickfest. However, since we had our hopes up for it and paid for hotel already - hey ho - we will go up anyways and put our names on reserve.
So my win tonight is bitter sweet, as now I am in and she will be on her own.
So RAO is still seeking and she has been ill the past few weeks so I will post this for her. I am sure she will add to the thread when she is well enough to get up and about.