Some of countries with the highest vaccination rates are still having issues. I know many believe that the vaccine is the magic bullet, but as time passes it appears that may not be the case. I know of at least one person who has attended in the past that would not go given the current restrictions. Out of respect, they would never complain because they understand it's your right to set the rules.

There are shows successfully taking place without the restrictions. I'm sure there are people who are avoiding shows like Allentown and White Rose because there isn't a vaccine or mask mandate, but my gut tells me that having those restrictions would have made those shows impossible.

I have a lot of respect for what you done for the hobby including the repair guides, 500 repairs in 500 days(read all of the SS/EM entries), and the VFW shows. I hope someday this will all be behind us and that your VFW shows are back in the green.