This is sounding good! I am sorry about some of the folks who will be missing, but will be bringing my Skype-equipped laptop and hope we can set something up. (Also Google+ has ability to do a group-Skype type thing if someone is invited in by then.)
Dani, most sleeping bags can be zipped to others making an almost unlimited size. Just saying.
Very excited about many who will definitely be coming, Max, Joe, Mick, Claire, MMario, et al. And shooting for a BIG 2012 should not discourage anyone from coming this year who possibly can. Just one more reason to plan now for 2012 too.