I did it!

It is done.  Well, almost.  I haven't signed a contract yet, but they have my $500 deposit.  The NE LAN in April is actually gonna happen.  I spoke with the sales rep this morning.  I tried to get a deal on the meeting room if we used catering service, but she said we would have to eat in the room with our consoles and stuff, so I let that go.  Mustn't spill on the xboxes!  But, we can use an extra room for a buffet meal, and it is per person.  It would be nice to have a meal with all of us.  We'll see about that.  We gotta eat, right?  And breakfast is included in the room rate, prolly minimal, bagels, rolls, coffee, juice, and stuff!  What!  That sounds like what I always eat for breakfast!   I am very excited about this, and all you guys that have offered to help, well, I will be calling on you in good time!