spaceCADETzoom, I would second, third and fourth what everyone else said about meeting the "family" for the first time. I was a little apprehensive, but because we all have this goofy little PUV in common that gives us something to talk about right out of the box. After we finish geeking out over the VX (which never really happens) the conversation moves on to other area's, and it's amazing how much many of us have in common.
It's really just a fun loving group (or is that grope ) and I look forward to seeing them again every year, and meeting new VXers every chance I get.
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