OHH! YAY!!!
I just got back in the country, and I am thrilled to have this news here waiting for me. Yes, I understand that 'MFest in early 2003' sounds better than 'MFest plans for 2002 scrapped - hope for next year', but I think its a good move on their part. They are SO crazy there right now with the sale issues, ect., that I don't think they'd be able to put on a show with the level of quality and enthusiasm we expect from them.
A spring/summer 2003 seems like the best idea to me. Besides, I might be lucky enough to have the dates fall during Spring Break at the school I teach at. Then I could make it a real vacation instead of a quick and dirty weekend.
I like the idea of it in NY too; I wouldn't have to get on a *#@$ing plane to see them. (I'm TERRIFIED of flying - only the Muppets and my family can get me on one of those things!) I did it last year , and I would again, but I'd be MUCH happier if I didn't have to.
So, here's to Spring 2003...start saving cash and vacation time now!