still_no_satori

No problem! Good luck with the retreat, what is your main emotion you are feeling about it as it nears? And thanks, I will watch that video. Certainly easier than bringing the chair

Interesting that two of you have said this. Do you recommend because you feel you are more likely to be strict with the practise or another reason?

I have avoided reading ANY trip report whatsoever. I want to go in without knowing all the real specificity of the retreat. Unless someone in this thread can give me a good reason otherwise I will stick to this. I did super scan over the articles you linked me though and the 2nd link has a 'Recommendations for first timers' paragraph which points out a couple nice things so thank you for that.

@cirkussmile thanks yes that is certainly something I will commit too. There is no way I am travelling across the country only to return after a couple days with my tail between my legs! @Gabriel Antonio thank you for your reply. I will be sure to ask a question if I have a problem. If it is particular to me I will do it in private with a teacher. If I am sure my query may help others to hear the answer then I will ask it in the hall question time. 1. It is going as normal for me. Do you ask to alert me as to what issues may crop up in my mind while I am there? 2. No issues there.