I know this has been talked about a couple of times of having a get together for everyone and I'd really like to make it happen.  I lost a freind I was hoping to meet in person beacuse I put off the trip for all kinds of reasons and I don't want to do that again. Plus it would be a great test of most everyones bug out ideas and a chance to meet and have fun as well.

So I thought I'd post some of my ideas for a gathering and perhaps a time and place and see what you all think….

I'd rather not visit the SE, USA in summertime but fall is good for me. I can't take the heat and humidity at the same time.

I'll offer my place in Idaho as a spot if anyone wants to travel up here and take a look around or make it part of vacation trip. But space is somewhat limited at my place. But I think I have a couple of work arounds.

Something more centrally located in the USA with plenty of parking spots for camping and RV's maybe better.

Think about money costs and if you are busy with harvesting and putting up a garden or job. I'm thinking about 3 days at most for anyone to have to put up with all of us.

Having some events to keep everyone entertained and sharing skills. Boating, shooting, BBQ or smoking meats, sharing recipes and gifts for the host or hostess that put up with us!

Some simple rules that make it easier for cleanup and making the place is the same or better after we leave.

Or maybe a few smaller gatherings in each region would be better?

Please add your ideas on how we could make it happen.

Give me a chance to hug the little fella's neck.  

Maybe you could massage it a little too, I always seem to get crink in it when i read your posts!

I like the regional meet-up, east/ central/ west. I would not want anyone to host the event at their home, but at a campgrounds or other venue. I must say, for the East Regional meetup, Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge is quite nice and there are cabins and campgrounds that are awesome. Plus lots to do for familes: Dollywood, Obergatlinburg, Smokey Mountain Knifeworks, Ripley's Aquarium, etc.. That is if families plan on coming along.

Idaho sounds good for West, since Jamie knows the area.

Central could be Jarhead's area or North Texas.

Well, true there are only about a dozen of us.

I refuse to fly. If I'm gonna get groped I expect at least a dinner and perhaps a movie. I'll drive and see the country over a couple of days. That way I can carry a gun or two and go where I want.

Jarhead I had 2 HD's a hugger and a softail. Lost the softail when I got sick and traded the Hugger for a boat. I can't ride a bike safely so I gave them up. Though it's a pretty bike and set up.

The RV is a good old beast and gets good milage for an old 1976 460 Ford dragging all that weight. I always over estimate costs and a meetup in Sept. or Oct. is doable for me. I just wanted to give folks some options and see how it might work out.

Some folks may be able to afford only a tank of gas or 2 for a vacation, or have plans to visit some place this summer. I just wanted to float the idea for folks. I could probably support up to 4 RVs and I got a couple of rooms/beds for flyins to Boise.

I think my biggest concern will be fuel prices! There have been forcasts of $4.00+ a gal. gas for this summer.

If the PTBs go for war to distract folks it could be a lot worse for fuel prices.

But I'm going to work on it and start adding fuel to the RV. I found a store that has real 100% gas for sale. I'll have

to add 5-6 gallons at a time, but I'll have everything topped off and my fuel cans filled again by the end of Feb.