I cried a little when I read that.
Edit: Anyone that's interested, please either send me a PM or add me to an IM program and I'll chat with you about showing up. It will be hosted this Wednesday and is looking to be bigger than ever. I plan to gauge interest in running little round robin tournaments this week so that we can get good, rotating competition going. I only ask that you bring a small contribution in the form of some kinda snack, beverage, or just a few bucks. If money's tight, don't sweat it, I'd never turn people away.