Hi there!
We are going ahead, exactly as planned. We’re staying at the Wynn from the 10th until the 17th and my mobile number is +972 54 786 6121.
Risks
This whole fiasco reminds of a very funny but true story that I read in a great tennis book by Gordon Forbes, about three South African tennis stars from the sixties – Gordon Forbes, Abe Segal and Cliff Drysdale, titled “Too Soon To Panic” and it goes something like this…
One year, when they were all at the Davis Cup in Germany and practicing before the tournament, Gordon Forbes lost his temper, threw his racket at the fence and it hit a pole and shattered into pieces. So Abe called Gordon Forbes to the net and asked him: ‘When is the tournament starting Forbes?’ and Gordon Forbes answered: ‘At the end of the week Abe’. So Abe said: ‘Listen Forbes, it’s way too soon to panic. I’ll tell you exactly when you need to panic!’ So, in the doubles finals match between South African and German when it came to match point, in South Africa’s favor with the Germans serving, Abe casually put up his hand to stop the game, walked up to Gordon Forbes, who was facing serve, and whispered in his ear: ‘Forbes, panic now!’ Gordon Forbes went onto hit a winner and they won the match and the doubles title… bottom line: I’m sure that Mark will tell us if, and if so when to panic 
Venue
Personally, I would like more variety. It’s a big, beautiful planet and there are plenty of places to visit and enjoy. We can meet in Central America or on safari in Africa next year and have a great time as well! In fact, going to a five star safari resort in Africa will be far better for networking – which is what is really important in our business!
Looking forward to seeing many of you in Vegas next week and those of you who aren’t coming – I’ll hopefully catch up with you at the next venue.
Have a safe flight in!
Cheers, Lloyd