Well... just got my answer and its a no. I'm so dissapointed. My parents flat out said no... no ifs, ands or buts. Argh....

If you have any meetings next year I should be able to go, since I won't be living at home. I will be coming to Vancouver on August 16th for two or three days and might be able to meet with a few of you then, if anyones free... and my parents will let me.