Quoted from remf:good to know. I guess I will take a chance and will make the drive out there. Thanks for all of the input everyone, I appreciate it.
I've driven from Atlanta to out there the past 3 years (well this will be the 3rd year). It IS a long drive, but an easy one (ie all interstate). I didn't find the construction too bad last year, and the 75 mph speed "limit" in Texas on I-20 helps a lot. Of course, I *like* long roadtrips like this one even if I wouldn't want to do them all the time.
One way or another you should definitely attend the show... it has to be one of the Top 3 pinball shows in the country at this point!