Fellow Shadow Watchers, Because I was already in the USA on my way to stay with Mac and Claire Oglesby I actually made it to the NASS Conference and even completed a planned trip onwards to Vancouver via Minneapolis and Calgary with only one cancelled/re-scheduled flight on the way. Four Canada/USA border crossings in all with no significant delay at any stage. The first into Canada eliciting the query "What is a sundial?" from the young lady in the border post who asked our destination.
Although reduced by one day because of speakers who couldn't attend the Conference we managed to temporarily submerge the shock/horror of the situation in NY and experience a fruitful and enjoyable experience in the good company of fellow enthusiasts, only marred by missing those friends who we'd expected to meet again. I'd just like to say a big Thank You on behalf of us two Brits to everyone who contributed to the welcome we received and the great success of what might otherwise have been a bitter disappointment. Best Wishes to you all Tony Moss