This post is something I never thought I'd have to make.  However, due to various contributing factors, I am extremely sadden to have to state that the 2009, 8th year Gwinn Members Meet must be canceled.

Members who have attended these meets for the past 7 years, have put a lot of time and effort in making this meet work., and for that I am extremely grateful. From a small group of 5 initally in 1991, to the meet in 2007 and last years meet, it had grown to a manageable size for it's location.  Many friends were made, and relationships established.  These friendships are what these meets are all about, and will be long lasting.

Should conditions improve in the future, and the Good Lord willing, we will met again, I pray.

Once again,, THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED OER THEYEARS- FOR IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT ALL OF YOU.

cya when I cya, Take Care, GTod Bless AND Be Careful Out there.

Your UP Friend ALWAYS!

Gee Doc, this is kinda like losing your best friend...  But I can understand the many reasons why folks will be making different plans for this year.  Heck, a lot of folks will be lucky to just keep their jobs.   I know I had to cut out a lot of travel this year...I sure hope things are better next year!  Well buddy, I'll be a lookin' for your posts and I guess I'll have to stop in the chat room more often.  Take care, friend!  And may God Bless...

Thanks for all the replies so far.  I appreciate it very much!

Pete, I also understand the many reason why this had to be done, and I am not holding any ill-feelings about this.( Not indicating that it was suggested that I was),  I just hope and pray that things improve for everyone in all aspects.  If it turns around for the better, and members want to start over from year #1, that will be their choice.

They will Doc....just keep believing

You should send us an email with prelim dates for next year....so that we can start marking our calendars...and setting aside a few nickles...and praying that it will work out 

I sure never expected to see this my old friend.

Sorry to hear that the meet will not happen this year. It has been a staple of the forum for a long time now. You have done a fine job Bill and I hope this will be the only year that the Gwinn meet will have to cancel. I will miss seeing the photos of the meet and hearing the stories from those that attended.

Hey Rip!

Thanks for the words., Yes I know the economy and other factors lead to the canelling of this event., and I am sad that it happened.,  But WE had 7 good years, so Icannot complain.,  As I stated in the initial posting., I hope and pray that things turn around and things improve and MAYBE it can get on track once again.  But time will tell.

Thanks Again!

Thanks for dropping by the FL meet thread "Doc". 

     I hope some folks change there minds on the " Gwinn Meet " and things work out to keep it alive and well. The best for you and yours Doc.

Hey Eabbit!

Thanks for the reply., BUT I really do not see that happening this year.

Just want to say THANKS to all of you once again for your support over the years.

"Doc"