Like others on this list, I am retired and the date is immaterial to me. However, I agree with those who state that summer is not acceptable. Outside in Union Parish in June, July, or August can be brutal, especially is like this past summer. My mother has a Little House in Junction House that we, as a family, use for our visits there so a place to stay is not a problem. Would like to see us keep this rather simple, but am looking forward to exchanging info with others. I too have tried without success to get info from some in Union Parish and if they attent this reunion, I may be there to try strong arm tactics on them. :) My surnames are Norris, Fitzgerald, Taylor, Shinpoch, Howell, Raborn, Harden(in), Doster - at lest for starters. I am still volunteering to keep the list of those who are interested in coming. I have enjoyed the "memory" bits posted of late. I would like to try to do some type of memory book for the event (if it doesn't get too big). Send individual posts to me and I will begin to put them together. When you send interest in coming or memories, please let me know where you are now - city,state, etc. Unfortunately, I have had "senior lapses" and deleted all the memory bits sent recently, so please do me a favor and resend. I will also volunteer to cook SOME peas for the gathering. If you people get to be a large group, don't count on enough for everyone! ") Ruth Stout