Agreed with these guys KiriK. As devoted as you are to the hobby, you have to admit it just isn't as much fun as enjoying the party when your responsible for what's going on at the party. I liken it to my DJ business. You see all the fun going on at the event, but you have to remember you are actually working. Just aint the same when you're just participating.
Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I will make it next year and be willing to do what I can to help out. I could easily make it into town a day or so early to help with set up and what not.