It is with GREAT SORROW that I have to make the following announcement:
I have tried so very hard and look at it in so many ways; when I first agree to come to the gathering. I knew there would always be something / someone that would stop me from doing what I wanted so badly to do.
This problem has been rolling around in my head for months. I tried every possible way of resolving this problem. I knew I would be disappointing so many people. This thought has haunted me; the closer the time for eh gathering came the less sleep I was able to get. However, I finally have to face the facts. No matter how hard I try, it would not be feasible for me to attempt to do it.
So, because of TSA I will not be bring my paraffin machine to the gathering.