If I understand what you explained,... that was the first thing I did,.. and how we have it now...

How they want to change it is simply this: You register, you pay... Right now on registration you are not required to make payment. But you get the option to pay via PayPal using the method you explained...

They want to force payment at time of registration...that way if I register, I pay,.. regardless if I am able or willing to show up the day of the event...

I sorta feel like I am getting with this... But it's only my fault. poor planning on my part does not constitute an crisis on anyone else's part....

Thanks again for all your assistance.