but what about companion badges?  probably not likely.  I saw the option was still there and figured they were availible.  Just wondering if I should have any hope.  I thought were were guaranteed one with a max of three on first come basis but see I was incorrect. 

Bonus Question:  Did marimacc's head almost explode when she read the topic?

The change to one companion per VIG is next year. As to weather or not they will allow more after that is yet to be announced.

That was what I read, Fred.  Thanks for the info!  Looks like I am going solo this year.

This guy just spammed every thread I am subsrcibed to.  

Yes I know, I'm working on it, they have to be deleted by hand.  Adding a post behind the spam, FYI, doesn't help me find the spam posts either.

I had a dream last night that I found a hotel reservation downtown....it was a pretty bad feeling when I woke up though.