Walley
Sorry to hear you will not make it but your daughter will only be this age for and instant. 
What works best for this kind of get together is for 2 or more people to agree to meet and then post your plans for others to join the party.  Zski sent me an email suggesting a meet then we set a place and date.  So if there is someone near you set it up and maybe we can join you.
Does your Eagle turn the back light on high bright during the bootup?