If it's any consolation I missed the end of Withdean and the early years of the Amex and most of the promotion season for the same reason. I felt a bit like I was missing out and might come back to yo-yo-ing between divisions or mid-table mediocrity but it's worked out OK (mostly)
The biggest game of the season in our house. Inlaws are Forest through and through and will be there. While my wife has no strong affiliation either way she'd rather a Brighton win, though may not say as much to them...