Surratt Conference Update

[L Verge]

One week to go, and we have our largest attendance yet -- we have exceeded last year's 119 and are up to 131, plus more that come just for the banquet on Saturday night. Both bus tours have been filled for weeks and have waiting lists. So far, the extended forecast indicates that there may be a hint of spring in Southern Maryland by conference time, also.

Speaking of weather: I reached the stunning conclusion today that I can be extremely happy as long as the temperature is 20 degrees with no wind blowing. The weather here during the last two months has not lived up to my expectations. I don't even want to think what it has been like for those of you in the Midwest and New England.