We are truly going to have an international gathering, and that is simply marvellous! I am filled with a sense of pleasure anticipating your first trip across the Atlantic just to come to the BBQ. A first trip always has life-influencing occurences, as I remember my first trip across the pond (to Europe) as a cocky graduate student. WOW, was I ever impressed! And now you'll have the opportunity to see the Rockies for yourself, how totally awesome they are! It'll be so great to have you at the BBQ!