Hello list members. Some of you already know that I've been planning a trip to central WV...if I could make it. Well, the day of departure is tomorrow and I have no choice but to go because I have to take my son to Conservation Camp in Webster Springs on Monday by Noon and I have to pick him up on Friday. Since I haven't been in the central part of the state in 18 years, other than a drive through on I-79 when moving; and since if I tried to do two quick turn-around trips to take and fetch him, my time in between would only be trying to recover physically for the 2nd trip, I figure it's my "golden opportunity" to finally get to do some hardcore hands-on research...as much as my body will tolerate! I expect to visit with an aunt in Gassaway for at least a night or two. Visiting her was the primary purpose of my last trip 18 years ago and she has offered that I stay with her the entire week. I'm a little concerned about the burden that may place on her for that long though because of her age and health...and my health concerns. Quite frankly, at nearly twice my age, I think she's in better physical shape than me...but that isn't necessarily good enough to have someone in my condition around for a full week, so I'd like to be prepared to go and stay elsewhere part of the week if it appears to be in one or both of our best interests. In that event, I will be armed with a laptop full of all of my gen files (database, email, and text files) so I can take my research in any direction in the broadly general area around central WV or Webster Springs areas. To that end, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations you may have in the region as a place to stay...preferably someplace cozy/homey and convenient with "value for dollar"...maybe even with a fridge and microwave available so I won't have to eat out all the time and can spend more on photos and documentation. Since I am not the least bit adequately prepared or organized (not having been able to review my files in about 7 months now), nor do I know how much time I'll "hang out" with my aunt, I'm not at all sure of where I'll end up researching or for how long; so your recommendations in that regard would also be appreciated...especially along the line of "If you can make it to only one place in the region, you should go ....". I have some connection or another to just about every county in WV. I know I won't make it everywhere I'd like and I know my physical limitations will make it slower than for most to get things done...but I'm in that virtual "now or maybe never" place and will just have to do what I can do. If anyone is in need of a particular look-up in one of the likely counties, I'll be happy to do it if at all possible but I can't guarantee I'll even get there. I'll let everyone know how it all went when I get back. Thanks much everyone. Please send your responses to me individually, unless there are a number of others who request answers to the list. Diane Restaurant recommendations also appreciated.