[TheForge] "Official" news from ABANA N+1

[Grover Richardson]

A renegade solution.


Look at what a good price to charge people to attend will be (based upon
regional sized conferences).

Subtract the known costs (insurance, communications, etc.)

Then do the best that may be done with the rest of the money.  But let
people know up front what amenities will be available so that they won't be
surprised.

It's called a budget.

Only the government can spend more than the budget and continue to operate.

This isn't a $500.00 a plate charity dinner where the big whigs go and sip
wine.  This is a place where blacksmiths go to learn how to earn a better
living and to show off what they have already accomplished.


Tertiary comments...

To have more than 4 forge stations set up is a great thing, it gives
options.  But since a body can watch only one forge station at a time, the
return for the individual's investment is limited.

The SERC has on ground camping for those who wish to use it.  And there are
motels nearby for those who don't wish to camp.  There are bleachers, but
anyone who wishes brings a fold up chair.

Off to work<G>.