Hi Grady,
Thanks for the offer of your father's workshop, tools, expertise, labour and everything else that I have read into your post. Did you mention money as well? The Organising Committee is meeting tomorrow, and we shall see what, and how much we need .
Seriously though, your offer of help is very much appreciated, and we may well rope you in to assist with the set-up, and the wrap up at the end. It's offers like yours that really do make it easier for the organisers, and if anyone else wants to help, please give me a yell.
Even better, if we can get a couple of strong young guys up on the Thursday, that would REALLY help. We'll meet the additional cost of the accommodation for Thursday night, and reward you with a small Astro related item for your help.