Oh I must have missed this when your originally posted. Welcome to the forum! I also get excited when I see other Spence people. How did you like the saga? That is on my dream list if I can make it in the future.
Elaina, I hope you do go to the Saga sometime. It would be a short drive for you, perhaps 4 hours.
The Beginners' Saga was my first exposure to Spencerian script. I returned for the Advanced Saga and the Engrossers. It was great every time, and different every time, too. Because it is small, there was one-on-one help, which I needed. Lots of info was presented - an overwhelming abundance of info. Other benefits: making pen friends and studying historic examples. & a beautiful location. I could go on and on but I will stop now.