Sounds like a good plan. But still...you might regret not going...
At least you have lots of time to think it over....or rather, until the 9th when the tickets go on sale. They'll be snapped up pretty quickly!
Yes, the path not taken.... I would love to be part of the spectacle of it. I will make an effort.... but being far away, I don't like my chances.
The show I will not want to miss is in July next year... Shore is coming here to conduct the Seattle Symphony to LoTR.... THAT will be neat.