Howard, i met up with Curb and Craig a few times between friday and saturday, but did not get a chance to meet you, perhaps next year. as far as the line to get in is concerned, it was my first time going, and my initial thought was, we are never getting in there [i was in line all the way at the 'back door'], but holy cow, the doors opened, and we were in in a flash! granted, we got there a little early and did stand in line for a bit, but given the fact that entry sheets and admission cost was done while in line, it really sped things up, and before i knew it i was walking around with my chin on the ground looking at all the cool stuff that was there. as we left, i was already rambling on about next year...........