I can't remember exactly how it went... but the year we went (Meatball Man and I) I think we left South Carolina on Friday Morning and were back in time for an 8:30 service on Sunday Morning, so time was at a premium.
This year I have the Friday off for sure and probably the Monday as well if I want it.
On another subject, this year my empeg will be installed in an Xterra with a few toys I didn't have two years ago. The last time I came Meatball Man and I had the portable empeg unit... What am I going to bring this year? I'll have to put some thought into that...