The official answer is: "Yes." I missed last year because of timing, opportunity, and lack of finances. This year, my finances are still a wreck, but I've just been laid off and need to spend time with my family in order to stay motivated. So, I'm getting a ride from a friend between 1 and 2 in the morning (Wed morning) and will be driving in a car for 18 hours. I'll arrive either late tomorrow night @ Starport, or sometime Thursday. I know the con doesn't start until Friday, but that's not the point.
Anyone who wants to share drinks with me at the con, get in touch with me via my cell. I won't be working it this year, and I may be attending more panels than at any previous
baycon because my parents are fan GOH and I've got a few notable authors on my list of panels I should attend. Emmy is working ConSuite, I think...and my parents are GOHs. I'm not going to be a gofer this con. I am to have fun, damnit!