During the winter time, FSF actually has Fairs to attend to. And that brings in far far more money than we do, so anyone else gets dibs. Gainesville, VCC, and whatever else we can find as a site has to take up the slack.

You do not spend too much time with the car. Keep in mind that 2 hours for a drive is still local meaning it's still a day, and you don't need a hotel.