Okay, for some reason I've been finding myself increasingly preoccupied with this trip and whether or not I should go. I've probably got sufficient fundage for it (unexpected events notwithstanding), so now I've just got to get myself caught up and find out what the 411 is.
Cost-wise, it wouldn't surprise me if I've screwed myself a bit by not committing as early. Just out of curiousity, is there anyone out there who still needs a hotel roomie?