[KevinG]

I'm a definite maybe.

The hotel booking thing, I believe is a scam. It was published that registration opened at 11 am local time which is 1 pm my time. I set my cell phone alarm for that exact time.

(Yes, I tried booking earlier, several times and was not allowed.)

I do not know where you got the info that it sold out in 45 mins Gonzo.

It "pre-sold out" in my experience. I couldn't book online at the exact moment it opened up, and then I phoned and was told it was sold out.

I called the Marriot, the over flow hotel at 5 mins after and was not only told the "special rates" of $250 were sold out, but I could get a room if I pay $300.

I said "no thank you" as I thought "fuck you asshole scammers".

I believe the rooms are bought out in advance and saved for "the special people" that may need them later if they kiss the right ass.

Last year, I was offered a room at the Mission Palms 2 weeks before the show started.

Here is my plan for this year.

Laura and I already have plane tickets. No other reservations are made. If I get a room offered at some point I will go to the show.

If not, we are taking vacation in AZ, going to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone and other tourist stuff.