Kubla runs Friday the 23rd through Monday the 26th, d00d, so I think we all will be there with bells on.  If you want to come up early and stay here for a night or two to fully take advantage of your vacation time, and see all the sights of Aptos, please do.    We got a bed, some food, some showers, a 2 year old that is sleeping (or being quiet) until like 8 or 8:30 in the morning now, so it is all good.
DO IT!
Re Kubla: Without my trusty sidekick Denis in tow, I don't know if I am going to be able to pull off a special surprise project for the con.  The Aliens board sort of went over like a lead balloon, but I am still inspired to spend some idle time trying to come up with a project to do.  Any ideas?  3D Battle Cry could still be in the mix if I get some help painting and gathering all the 15mm ACW guys.  I THINK I have all the Union (and casualties!) purchased, I just need the Confederates.  
Anyone wanna help?  Any painters out there? Denis, Enron, and J0rn, I'm looking at you...