Have a chat with TheOldLady. Her husband was apprehensive about coming to last years shoot, but after much - uhm - “convincing” he agreed to go. He so enjoyed himself that he is looking forward to coming to this years shoot.
Yes, I nagged my husband for two years, and he finally gave in last year. After experiencing the Houston Area Texans, he will attend every shoot, God willing, and the job doesn’t interfere.
I confess to not wanting to leave last time. There were so many nice FReepers there that we felt right at home. Meeting people in real life who are so totally sweet, nice, and Conservative gave me the most joy that I’ve had since my last TEA party and the time Mr. Newt came to our town to campaign and fund raise for Bill Johnson, Ohio’s 6th District representative.