Many thanks to you James, and to Stephem Patrick, for all your efforts at Gatlinburg. I hope you're dried out by now! I am writing today to Betty Walker in Knoxville and to Jason & Deborah Killebrew in Calhoun TN. I'll let you know what turns out. In answer to Jerry Oldshue, and others who were asking, the Fort Worth Gathering dates are 13, 14, 15 October, 2000. The headquarters will be: Clarion Hotel 600 Commerce Fort Worth TX 76102 (817) 332-6900 FAX (817( 338-1917) They have agreed to reserve a number of rooms for us at the reduced price of US$79.35 per room per night, single or double occupancy, tax included.If you plan to stay at the Clarion , you should make your own reservations directly with the hotel, mentioning that you will be taking part in the Marjoribanks Gathering. There are, however, many other hotels, motels and B&Bs and you can get information about them from: The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau 415 Throckmorton Fort Worth TX 76102-7410 (817) 336-8791 or (800) 413-5747 FAX (817) 336-3282 www.fortworth.com I will be mailing a notice along with registration forms about the middle of July. Jim McDonald and Donna Lonnon are now working on our sight-seeing schedule but there are so many interesting Marchbanks sites in the area -- including Boling Fetz's old home -- that it's difficult to fit them all into our three-day schedule. It would help if we knew how many people to prepare for. If you're planning to attend, or are thinking that you might attend, drop me a line to let me know. I have a feeling we're going to have a big turn-out! Best regards, Bob Marjoribanks