Steve,
As to the "where should the next one be located" question? I think it would be best if it was in a location which is an airline hub, or at a city with a major airline connections. I know this would preclude a place like Monterey (and I certaintly understand and agree with your choice of venue), but it would be a bit easier for some folks to attend if a rental car wasn't a necessity from another city.
I was fortunate enough to get a flight to LAX, and then catch a puddle jumper into Monterey. This was due to my wife's relentless use of the internet. Had she not been so persistent, I wouldn't have know of this option.
I like the idea of a beginner's seminar, for those of us who are not as well versed in the use of a view camera as others. I think the sound question stems from the fact that some of us are getting a little older and have lost a bit of hearing. In a packed room, with some speakers not projecting their voices well, it was at times more difficult to hear. I was able to follow most speakers quite well, although I have lost a lot of hearing from running machinery. I did hear a couple of participants growling about not hearing, but it seems to me they were perhaps in the same boat I'm in with hearing loss.
I don't know of a solution for the room size issue. First come first served would work, but I know it would be difficult to have assigned seating or a cut-off point for room size. This one could use some more brain-storming from attendees for a solution. Anyone have an idea for the room size problem and a solution? The only thing I could think of would be an advanced sign-up for seminars, but this would be difficult for planning and some people would probably be wanting to change talks along the way.
Again, thanks for a great conference. I did enjoy seeing Paul get the recognition for a lifetime of LF work during the opening night talk. It was a very nice gesture and I'm sure he will cherish the award.
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