At 05:31 PM 6/1/2009, you wrote: >I'm guessing that Larry Flesner would like just sit back in a lawn >chair and watch the KRs go by next year. Think about it... > >Mark Langford +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mark and I discussed this issue on the phone and I told him that it would not hurt my feelings whatsoever if the location changed. This years Gathering will be my 20th consecutive Gathering and host for the last five years, year six coming up. I drove or flew to 13 Gatherings before my KR was completed and since completion I've made the 20 mile trip to Mt.Vernon each year. I too would like to fly to a new location. It might mean missing a Gathering for weather, etc., but I would probably drive in that case. I'd hate to break a 20 year string. I can't begin to thank everyone for the GREAT support, both physically and financially, that everyone has given while I've been hosting the Gathering. Mt.Vernon has a great facility and the support from Chris Collins and staff, as well as the FBO, has been over the top. Chris would like to see us make Mt.Vernon the permanent home for the Gathering but we must make the wishes of the attendees our number one priority. Change is sometimes good, even if it just makes us appreciate what we had. If someone wishes to host the 2010 Gathering at a different location I will give them my complete support on planning and hosting the Gathering. Just do your homework and make your invitation known to the group. Just one thing. I would appreciate a nice shade tree to set under while I watch the KR's doing their fly-bys. :-) Till then, I'll see you at Mt.Vernon..................... Larry Flesner
