Like Booger and Larry said, there are going to be increased costs in putting this together this year. Last year with the 5 bucks cover the balance went to the site after paying Slip for the hall. If this were a really profitable web site, I'd throw the thing on for free. If I hit Powerball between now and then it'll be free too
(and if it's decent money I'll rent a floor at the local hotel
). But we will try to make it more than worth your while to come and particpate.
We also should have a prize for the person that comes the furthest, like a date with Manzi or something....