James:

First and foremost, you have my sympathy with regard to Cali. Having recently gone through the same thing with our 20 yr old tuxedo cat, Boots, and also losing our Border Collie Bandit earlier this year, I know what you are going through.

I really enjoy the Eastern Sierras. I'm sure you will enjoy it too. Are you going as a regular participant, or will you be helping with the workshop? If the latter, do you get a chance to do much shooting of your own? Or, do the participants keep you tied up most of the time? Looking forward to seeing some of your shots when you return.

Jim