I checked fares and now driving doesn't look so bad. It only takes 3 days each way, LOL.
I would enjoy meeting Cathe and working out with her very much, but it looks like it won't happen soon. Some day if she comes out west here close to SF or Oakland I would plan a trip to see her then, unless it would be too much for her (I hate stress and I wouldn't want to add stress while she's already busy).
Some day I think I'll be able to travel out there just to visit Cathe's gym and take a class with her, but it may take a while...
-Connie