Newbie - 2 or 3 Days?

[SomebodyDial911]

Thanks for the heads up, Marty.  I just signed up - for all three days. 

Now...since I am sufficiently alarmed by references to "bending metal," my next move is to get some supplemental insurance from Lockton!

Curiously, I am thinking about bringing my wife along.  Because I haven't been to a DE event, though, I am having trouble setting expectations for her.  Will she be borded out of her mind...and will she see much of me during the event?  Do you all bring spouses along?

Thanks again to everyone for all of the insight...and for the warm welcome!

Daniel R.