Originally Posted by singerron
I won't expect a lot of participation from the East Coast members. It's not that we wouldn't love to attend but I just checked and it is 1822 miles from my house to Durango. That is a 30 hour drive one way. Add in rest stops, meals and sleeping and this event will cost most of us over a week in travel time. If it is another 3 day event such at St. Louis a lot of working people will need to take at least a week's vacation to attend. I attended the St. Louis CAA and it was great. I hope to make the next one. But I also think we need to keep the East Coast events next year because a lot of people just can't take that much time to come west for an event. I would like to see the west coast get more active and have more events, but asking the east coast to cancel or not plan events doesn 't seem like the answer.
It will be a long haul for some, but if it is not in the cards for you to come, I can understand. Many folks did travel a great distance to make it to St Louis as well. For those who will want to make the journey, the scenery will be spectacular and I hope worth the trip.