An e-mail I must share:

Hello Kathryn:
I would like to encourage anyone thinking about attending the Chicago event to JUST DO IT! Atlanta was a ton of fun. The 7 hours (!) passed by in a flash (and continued with many of the NROers and attendees proceeding to a local bar until the wee hours of the morning.)
I was able to speak with all of the NRO writers there (and also head suit Ed Capano). All were wonderful. Jay Nordlinger is truly the world’s most gracious human being (as was previously noted). I would also note that it was very much a treat to meet and speak with the other attendees. Smart and interesting group.
I am envious that Chicago will have Byron York, who was not in Atlanta (his book is marvelous!), although I will note that Atlanta was lucky to have the delightful Warren Bell.