Last year, Guam beat out Israel for the distance award, and we had 2 people from each of Guam and Israel. This year I know of 4 Israelis who are making plans.

And Mick--coming from New Jersey, you can get theere a lot earlier this year. It's a much shorter drive from New Jersey than from Michigan.

Giok--Is your mention of Scotland being a long way an expression of a wish to add some Scottish smoked salmon into the tasting?

--Charlie