Origins : Should I Stay or Should I Go

Rob (Bat in the Attic) and I are seriously considering heading to Origins this year.  It's coming up quick at the end of the month and we'd go for Saturday the 25th.  Admission fee is only $5.  Ton of exhibitors which I am sure will make my side total for the year skyrocket.

It's about a 4 hour drive one way which is not too bad.  We'd probably try and find a place within an hour of the convention center and hit it early in the morning and then head home that evening. 

I've never been to one of the big conventions.  Just local ones.  Some of those are pretty hit or miss.  No one shows up to play or the GM does not show (not just talking about you Jason :P).  Origins is one of the biggies and I think would be great to go.  I'll have to plan better next year, try to sign up for some of the games and get more involved. 

As of now though, still not sure if I'll go.  Have to coordinate things with Rob and make sure my credit card isn't on the verge of melting.