Well gang the results are in with 30 precincts reporting. South Carolina received the highest votes with Virginia coming in second. As you see, for 1st choice, South Carolina has a very strong lead (12), whereas for 2nd choice, Virginia is way ahead, (11). If you consider places that anyone would settle for, they're about equal. #1 = 17 votes were cast for South Carolina being either 1st or 2nd choice #2 = 16 votes cast for Virginia " Winchester" being either 1st or 2nd choice #3 = 9 votes cast for Orlando being either 1st or 2nd choice #4 = 8 votes cast for Salt Lake City being either 1st or 2nd choice #5 = 3 votes cast for North Carolina being either 1st or 2nd choice 7 votes for "none" were cast as a second choice. These "none" votes were treated on 2nd choice as a non-vote, and not a repeat vote for second choice of the first choice selected. It seemed unfair to allow some people to vote for the same place twice or assume that was their wish when others were willing to accept a compromise. Due to the closeness of South Carolina and Virginia I would propose that we investigate the possibility of each location for a final spot for the gathering. Either the Newberry, South Carolina (near Columbia) or the Winchester, Virginia sites hold major significance for the O'Nexlx's. This can be decided in the organizational meeting coming up soon. Thanks to John O'Neall, in France for his help on this project, I really appreciated the help. I'm feeling much better now and nearly back to 100%. Start making plans to attend the Gathering of the Clan O'Neill, O'Neall, O'neal, O'Neal, Neal, Neil and all of that Ilk. Jim O'Neall [email protected] "Searching the past; Looking to the future"