I, by pure luck, have never been close enough to a major show to be able to attend. This year I will, as I will be less than an hour away from Long Beach. Having only seen photos of the bourse and related storytelling on Cointalk, the things I haven't read about are the size and temperament of the crowds and parking and walking distances, you know, the bad part. I would like to be prepared, or expect, the experience. How many of you will be attending? How have things usually changed from one year to the next? What are the parts that you enjoy the most and least?