I am principally an actor, as opposed to the many authors, scholars, and otherwise gainfully employed persons with some long term normalcy of schedule and a long term calendar, it is hopefully understandable that when I read August, I assumed it to be the next August that is coming around. I haven't known what my future was going to be for more than a few months at a time since the early 80's when I was touring "Mark Twain In Person" with bookings set over a year in advance. Other than that one show, I've never known who I was "going to be" next for more than a six months at a time. All of which is to say that I will *absolutely* be there in Elmira in 2013. Unless... Thanks so much to all who post such great stuff here. I can't believe it took me 40 years to finally get involved in the Mark Twain circle, and take in the magic of all you lovely people; your humor, wisdom, and scholarship! Persevere. Richard Henzel -- Please Visit The Mark Twain In Person Audio Library