That's cool! I love our volcanoes. Keeps you in tune with the big scope of geologic time. Sorry about your having to visit Tacoma though...did you get to smell the Tacoma Aroma, the palpable stink that hangs over that city at certain times of day? Ah, Tacoma. Actually, it has it's good sides, I'm just being snotty.
Good luck with the cowgirl outfit. *snort* You'll have to report about the party after it is over.