It was a pleasure to meet you both, and glad you had a great time. Also - any woman who will still be seen with you in public after you've donned a life size AJ suit (on film, no less) is obviously a keeper. 
Congrats on the Stately Caverns pickup - that set is unbelieveable!
I, too, drove for 15 1/2 hours (one way) the first year, coming from Wichita, Kansas and yes, the drive really is that bad. I've flown now every year since the first Meet and it's worth every single penny
It's tough though to get some of the larger purchases on the plane, but being home in about half the time is just too great to pass up.
Again, great to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you again next year.
An old Irish Blessing - "May those who love us, love us; and if they do not love us, may God turn their hearts; and if He does not turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles, that we may know them by their limping"