At 08:29 AM 1/27/2011, you wrote: >Larry, >The date change really scrambles my plans. How many KR types would >have a conflct with actually going to the AOPA spam can happening? >Sid Wood +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I've received several e-mails, some good, some disappointing, like the one from Sid. I'm sorry the date change has messed up the plans of some of the attendees. I'll try to make the reason for change a bit more clear. It's not a matter of KR types attending the AOPA happening. The problem arose when AOPA scheduled their east coast Light Sport Expo event on the same date as the Light Sprot Expo at Mt.Vernon. It was a matter of Mt.Vernon airport cancelling their event or changing the date. The only other date that would work for them was the date of our Gathering. Having the two events on the same date would be "unworkable", especially for the KR crowd. The entire ramp would be closed off from the terminal to the FBO with an $8 entry fee. The airport had in fact considered cancelling the event and held of their decision until after Chris had attended Sebering and talked to the vendors. They all encouraged him to hold the event. So, to make the best of a bad situation, moving the Gathering back one week seems to be the best solution for everyone involved. I regret that changing the date will keep some of the regular attendees from attending this year. This will be my 21st consecutive Gathering and I know how much I look forward to the Gathering each year. I'm guessing I may need medication for depression the year I have to break my attendance string. Larry Flesner Host, 2011 INTERNATIONAL KR Gathering
