Jimbo wrote on Mar 7^th, 2020 at 1:51pm:

I don't mean to be a party-pooper guys but I've decided NOT to attend Copia this year.  Please remove me from meal lists, etc.. This is a hard decision for me as our Copia get-togethers are a bright spot in my year.

My situation is a bit similar to Jimbo's, but I'm not making the call until Monday.  SXSW's cancellation yesterday has all but put a nail in my decision (which today stands about 80/20 for staying home). 

Then, yesterday, the CDC's announcement that individuals over 60 should not be in large groups (e.g., on airplanes, in large family gatherings, attending religious services, etc.) due to the increased exposure level for those whose immune systems might be compromised.  I'm WELL past 60, supposed to fly on an airplane to Madison (with a stop each way at an international airport), potentially attending a large gathering and my immune system isn't what it used to be.

So, I'll see if anything breaks in the next couple of days.

I will definitely advise meal planners and the motel that I'm not coming because of coronavirus if the call goes that way.  (I hope I'm not also eating an airline ticket!)

dd