Synchronize Calendar Data Between MacBook Pro and MacPro WITHOUT iSync?

I can't think of the best discussion under which to post this question.
Sorry if it's OT.
I want to synchronize iCal data between my MacPro and my MacBook Pro.
I would prefer to be able to do this wirelessly [either via bluetooth or via both computers Airport Extreme cards] rather than subscribe to iSync and pay for disk space and services that I don't want.
Is this possible?
Is there a better forum on which to post this question?
Thank you for your time and any advice you can give me.

Actually, there is a better place to post it, here in the .Mac Sync forum:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=957
That said, alternatives to .Mac Sync include MySync, and the yet-to-be-released SyncTogether:
http://www.mildmanneredindustries.com/mysync
http://www.markspace.com/synctogether.php

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