As for Shirley and I, we would loved to attend! Colorado is one of the places we really would have wanted to see. We have cars that would make the trip, NO PROBLEM". Availability of time off from work, abundant funds to travel, and family matters dictated where we devote our time to. YES, we organized a "ALTERNATE GATHERING", and DID attend it. Funds were minimal, time was one day. A family difficulty did affect our stay, but we survived. Our son Erik is in the Military, and we will be traveling to his Graduation the end of this month. Fort Leonardwood, Missouri is his base and we are dedicated to his future. This is a fantastic group. No one person makes it survive. It is a family and we all kick in to make the time we spend together a special occasion. Considering the economy, folks sacrifice much I'm sure to get together for a day or two to visit and renew friendships, make new friends, and enjoy our old cars. THANKS to ALL who participate. East coast, West coast, and anywhere in between. It's a BIG family Adam, and we appreciate the effort to organize the site. Keep up the good work.  M-n-S

OK..1st reason is trying to get time off work, We are not allowed vacation time near and on Holidays. That being said...I could have manage a emergency leave....LOL, but real reason is that I have not had the time to finish my restore...and the parts are just waiting for me to have time!  So..work, time, and last car not finished. I do have a truck to drive and even pull the vet. , but who wants to see a not yet working...vet on a trailer...(G) Really wished I could have attended...will try for next one....for sure!

I had planned on attending, was booked, reserved and so forth. Unfortunately, I had some health issues that basically caused me to miss the entire month of June. My first gathering was in Hot Springs and I an thoroughly enjoy them. I have been to some places I have never been before, Hot Springs, AR, Bend OR and Charleston, SC with a really fun bunch of people. I plan to make as many of them as I can get to.

I have reasons along with not having the funds, distance, and condition of the Pacer. Should be taking it in to get it fixed today though. Maybe I'll see y'all next time we are out west.

A gathering? you had a gathering, just kidding, I have had the pleasure in attending one event at Hot Springs. Great bunch of folks and had a good time. My problem is vacation time 80% and 20% distance. Was registered to attend Mid America but the Army fixed that, man!! Retired and they still screw things up for me. I need a new job.

planed to attend (made  reservation) then I developed Parkinson's and my wife has been ill also- just got out of the hospital myself  (spent my birthday in the cardiac ward).

I am kinda like Barry and Barb.
I know you dont have to take the car but that to me is the whole point. I haven't driven my car more than 30 miles in one direction since the day I bought it.  I just dont trust it.
Also, now with my GF being in South Carolina, and visits being limited, my vacation time is pretty much spoken for.

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Thanks to those of you that have answered the poll and replied to the thread so far.  I hope you understand that I was NOT asking for "excuses" and I certainly was not trying to pry into anyone's personal life.  I'm just simply trying to get an idea of what is the number one reason that kept people from attending.  You all certainly didn't have to explain yourselves if you didn't want to. And certainly didn't have to share any personal details you didn't want to.

Pretty much same as Barry, Barb, and Jeff.

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