I'm getting all ready to fly to Cali for the cheese shows, and my LED won't light up. First, one side, then another! AHHH! I have no idea what to do at this point. I leave at 5:30 AM on Saturday, don't know how to fix my hoop, and don't have the money, or the time to get a new one. Plus, the last thing I want to do is spend another $150 on a new hoop, considering I've only had this one for 4 months. Boo! Any advice? Can I fly with a hoop that won't break down? My LED one comes apart into three sections, so I just put it in my bag...what do I do? I feel so heart broken : '(

So I've totally been stressing lately...I've barely even had time to pick up my hoop! And the few times I have picked it up, I've been so exhausted that I can barely work it for more than like 10 minutes. However, I did bust it out on Hoop Day. I didn't make it to the park, but I brought it down to Hyde Park Art Center, for the Elliot Lipp show. Had a total blast too. I'm really looking forward to a much needed vacation; Berkeley next weekend for the Cheese shows. The Biscuits, STS9, Railroad, and Hot Buttered are all opening for Cheese. Could I ask for any more? Can't wait to see all my cheesy friends, it's been so long. I definitely think that's the worst thing about having friends so far away...I only get to see them when we're traveling for shows!