well, I found out that the boss can't beat you for asking time off but it doesn't prevent her from laughing out loud at the mere request

I would love to attend but work/time is simply not permitting right now.

Since the event is looking like it is doing so well, hopefully, Bill will return

and do this course again. Let me know if he is coming back to Maine or even New Hampshire.
Can't wait to read the posts on the course. Everyone who is going have a great time and take lots of pics!
Coleen