Wow, that evolved into very meaningful exchange for a while. Hadn't poked my head out around here in a while and thought I'd drop by and see how that meeting went. From the four pages of dialogue and planning, I'd say well!
So long as it's still gravy, my wife (yes wife not fiance now

) and I are still planning on joining you guys... Ugly, I know after your meeting you said you'd get back to us as out-of-towners and let us know if there's anything we can do or help with. We can't bring a whole lot being that we're flying in, but we're out in the area for a night before driving to BRC.
Also - saw the conversation drifted to steel - I've got a buddy of mine who is a local blacksmith here in Florida, he does sharpened and 1/16" stage edge stuff, anywhere from utilitarian to fancy, fantasy blades. I can get any of his stock pieces really cheap for a barbarian in need of a trusty edged companion
here's his website -
www.sterlingarmory.com
By the way, REALLY looking forward to meeting everyone. Should be a colorful group if nothing else.