Sorry to hear that, Jim. Sorry this has been so frustrating for you. The SMMT was something I had planned on making a yearly migration for and, starting next year, bringing my family to. I hope the procrastinators turn up in force and make this a great event that you can't possibly let wither away.
If not, then I'm sure we all respect your decision.
FWIW - NCKA's tournaments are open to all. If any of you ever need a reason to head up North the Albion, Shelter Cove, and Red Barn Tournaments are all off the hook every year, with members coming from as far away as Idaho to attand.
Hopefully we can get Jim to come fish one of them sometime.