[quote=@mdk]
I'd go if it was close. But few things are close to rural new mexico. And I suppose I am a dangerous stranger from the internet, so the kiddos on the internet might not, you know..... that could be a hard sell.
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Let's be honest here, nobody who can't pay for themselves would be going to a meet up. Just imagine someone pitching that to their parents.

"Hey, Mom, could you buy me a plane ticket? I want to meet up with a bunch of strangers from the internet!"