Well I guess it won't be the weekend of my birthday-- because I think I will be HERE!

Of course if we do the Gathering the week before (around the 12th), and some of you hang around long enough, then we can carpool! *G*

Some changes from last year:

Camping in the farmyard is still fine, more room than ever. The pop-up camper sleeps several, depending how friendly they are!

In-house accommodations are much improved, with two bedrooms and the "landing" room redone that will sleep at least three each, in beds varying from real to inflatable. Floor space and couch-recliner space downstairs as well.

Semi-in-house: the addition on the back of the house (burned-out last spring), will have two large rooms, maybe not much heat, but very snug, and the upstairs room is non-allergenic. This will make a dorm room upstairs to sleep at least 8, plus a dorm/jam room downstairs.

I have a large (double 9 x 13) screen room we can put up as well as the two porches for picking, if it's warm enough.

As before, crockpot dinner (meat and vegetarian) will be waiting for Friday arrivals, and y'all can bring the rest. Using the real dishes worked amazingly well last year but we have trash pickup now so we will do paper (NOT plastic). Be helpful and bring your own silverware. There will be a recycling area.

This does not have to be just a weekend thing. If you can come earlier or stay later, that's great. You're on the crew.

Saturday night-- reminder-- Hardi and I leave to do the Saturday night service at church, and someone who knows the place stays behind to host on our behalf. Last year several of you joined us and we had a great time. I hope more of you will join us this year, for a big gospel blowout during and maybe after the service.

~Susan