Have a good trip. Im sure there will not be a borring moment with Dennis around......lol. The amount of wood and blanks that he has hanging from his shop is really amazing. I am always impressed at his amount of knoledge and passion that he has for making cues.
P.S Dont burn his house down.....just west of Dennis there is a lil bar/rest that has good burgers and cheap beer.......and a couple of pool tables...................might be able to pay for your trip......lol.........pleasent lake inn I think its called