I agree that the swap meet sounds like a great idea but for a first time event for so many of us who don't even know one another it is asking a lot to do something like this in such a short period of time. I like the idea of a covered dish or some kind of food and get to know each other. Then we can plan for the swap meet in the next year. Those who still live in UP could begin to gather data such as that Roy outlined and the planning could be part of our get-together. I can do flyers when all the details are worked out to send to various genealogical societes in each of our areas and the genealogy libraries. After spending a month in UP in September, I can say that there are not that many places to find to eat. We just aren't blessed with many large "cities" as most of us know them. I don't know about catering. My mother, God love her, doesn't think anything is fit to eat unless it is deep fried. There is a place in Spearsville that does a seafood buffet on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. It is all the FRIED fish, shrimp, oysters, frog legs, fries, hush puppies, etc. along with a salad bar, dessert and coffee or tea you can eat for one set price. How many people are we talking about here? The place would probably hold more than a 100. Just an idea - there are probably several of these and one may be in a more centrally located area. What cemetery tour are we talking about here? We have Pisgah, Shiloh, Bethel, Beech Grove - these are high on my priority list. Others of you have Union Grove and others I cannot remember now. Of course, my family thinks I am weird anyway for enjoying tramping over any cemetery. Ruth Stout In Soggy Southeast Texas