Corey Burger wrote:

I think the point being missed here is that the board is NOT going to run Wikipedia or any other project. They are there to make it easier to run the project, primarily by getting funding for us, coorinating people and

hardware, etc. The actual job of writing the encyclopedia/dictionary/etc. will still be where it needs to be, in the hands of the users.

Indeed. And if the opportunity of meeting face-to-face and sharing some physical space and common experiences (even if only staggering back to the hotel too drunk to stay on the sidewalk) helps them to do THAT job better, then I'm willing to part with a few bucks. My promise is to double my promise.

Anthere, I can relate. I live 15 km from one of the major entry points to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I was able to afford to make a real trip in only once this past year, because a friend helped out. It sucks not being able to appreciate what your own country has to offer. So. If Angela decides to go, ten bucks. If Anthere can go, ten bucks. If neither decides to go, I'm going to spend the 20 bucks for gas and a Parks admission and soothe my soul in the Rockies for a day.

Denni