In the last two years, I was skeptical as to whether we could make the trip. We did. This year I am also skeptical, but we are planning to come out west in September, as usual.
Mr. P. informed me that there will be no more hiking, since last year I fell, and was a few inches from bashing my head on a rock. I will let you know if anything develops.
If it works out, I would love to see you again. For a retired person, my schedule has gotten entirely too unpredictable, but if we miss each other, it will be one of my regrets.