_dodger, at least up here in Washington, we have a few. Can't think of the names now though dangit. As far as I know, when they do happen, there's a stop in Portland too. I think there was one around the time you were sick (how is that, btw?), but that may have been more toward anime than sci-fi. I'll let you know if I hear anything. Interesting observations. You weren't surprised though, were you? GF