There is a "Vulgar Unicorn" Emergency Site on yahoo groups that was set up in case Tribe shuts down, but it hasn't really been needed. Tribe goes down, then comes back. I think people are just tired of the inconsistency.

As far as war goes, I haven't seen the pre-reg numbers, but I know of several camps that have half the people they did last year. And these aren't transient camps, but established camps with consistent members. I fear the economy may have an effect on war this year, whether it means fewer people, smaller parties, or a quieter war, I just don't know. I think that some camps are going to opt for invitation only parties to reduce the costs and problems involving huge gatherings.

Sorry if I got a little off topic.

I'm really not going to worry about it. I plan on having fun no matter what :-)

Well, I logged on today and it is like all hell broke loose. LOL.

I think part of it has been the tribe buggy-ness part of it. I think the other is that we have virtual presence everywhere and become accustomed to starting things a little late.

I'm just glad to see traffic picking up!

I've noticed the difference too. There has been little talk of War even here, where all of us have gone for almost 30 years. I have noticed a lot of life changing events happening to my usual War friends that will definitely affect their hype for War. There have been babies born, family and friends dying, jobs gained and lost, and it all seems like it has happened at a very rapid rate lately.

I've also been feeling the economic crunch - I call it I Don't Have Time to Make Money Because I Have Too Much Schoolwork - but there's no way I'm going to let it bother my War. No money for leather to make new garb? No problem! I've made three fringe belts, two coin belts, and three new tops this year from leftover scraps I didn't even know I had, old garb I didn't use, and a few really shiny things from a brief bounty around War Practice. The crafty frenzy doesn't have to end just because you're broke! I still have a leather jacket and two leather skirts to rip up and make other stuff with, not to mention a 50% off coupons to fabric stores. Life is good.

I'm not concerned about the size of parties or how many people can fit around a campfire. I just want to have a good time, get busy when I want to, and get lazy when I want to. I'm looking most forward to lounging around camp, hanging out with the Drunk by Noon Club, and not worrying about anything. You don't need huge numbers or lots of hype for that. We're all professional Pennsicgoers by now - we know the routine.