HI TANNER! You should go to the speaking event for only $5; I think it would be a tremendous value! You could learn all about cephalopods, and get you out of the house, I really think you could have lots of fun with lots of great people! One of the world-reknowned speakers has a picture of himself with an octopus on his head, maybe there'll be some laughs? It sure looks like he might be a funny guy that could put a smile on your face anyway, maybe not for you though, I don't know. I know you have said you don't see the value in these types of events, but gosh I sure think they are worth more than the cost of membership to the NMS or NRC or my local MARSH even! Do you still live at your parent's house, in Lincoln right? If so, since that's on the East side of Lincoln, your drive still isn't too bad even though you are in Lincoln; I drive further across Houston for just about every MARSH event. I wish we had more speakers, wait, I'm on the BOD here actually... because I step up to the plate for stuff, I almost forgot because I do so much stuff geeze; I'll have to try to get us some speakers... I bet it's going to cost more than $5 though. :spin2: