Newslist members, Well, the time is drawing near for our gathering in Jessamine Co. and I promise that this will be the last roll-call. I know that some have waited until the time gets closer before actually deciding whether they can attend or not. In order for the Historical Society and the wonderful citizens of Jessamine Co. who have volunteered to assist us, to be properly prepared, I would like to be able to give them a fairly accurate list of how many to plan for. I have already heard from many of you, but I would appreciate another confirmation from each of you and, if possible, which days you will be there and I will send that info on to Clyde. It is still not too late for any of you who have not responded before and we would love to include anyone who is interested. As the folks who attended last year can attest, it will be an experience you will never forget. It's just too bad that the citizens of Jessamine County can't be cloned and spread out across the country, teaching others the meaning of hospitality. Of course, the genes of all those early ancestors of ours are being carried on through those very folks, as well as through yourselves. I look forward to meeting all you new friends and revisiting with the old ones, from last year. I would like to see some e-mail dialogue begin here with those of you who will be attending, allowing some pre-fest sharing of ideas and information. Perhaps there is someone else attending who is researching the same family as you. If possible, could you reply via the newslist? Best wishes, Shelia