Agreed...

I had already made my arrangements to arrive 
absurdly early on the morning of the 5th when I 
found out that the cel collector's panel was on 
the 4th.  I really enjoyed last year's meeting 
and would have loved to see everyone this year.

As it was, it was impossible to check people's 
badges in the dealer's room to see who I 
might "know" from here.  Ah well...