Thought I would give a trip report on yesterdays event. The drive to Mpls was foggy and uneventful. The return drive was also foggy and uneventful.

But, I had a great time. My first presentation on Alaska salmon fishing was head to head with Paul Schurke and Dan Cooke. My expectations were low. The room had a capacity of 72. About 50 showed up. They were enthusiastic and all stayed to the end. The Q&A was interpersed throughout and I enjoyed the exchange.

Alaska on the Cheap went beyond my wildest dreams. I showed up about 45 minutes prior to start time. I found several people lined up waiting to get in. They recognized me and we talked Alaska. The prior conference ended early so I went in to set up. The room was already half full as many stayed to see me. The room was packed full 15 minutes prior to start time.
So I decided to do some Q&A while waiting to start. Very energized crowd. Estimate over 125. After the presentation I offered more time for Q&A. Almost 45 minutes later the last ones left. Fortunately, it was last on schedule so no one was trying to get in for another presentation.
I have never seen that response anywhere. It was fantastic.
I never saw MuleLars, but I'm not sure he could have gotten in. Perhaps I'll offer it again in April. Time will tell.
Update soon on Copia plans. 8-)