Hey, Yep I'm around. I haven't been very active on any of the forums lately.
The Roaring River gathering was fantastic. Thanks Mike, Ed, and everyone else who participated.
Yes, I stuck my hand up for next year. I'm thinking the Southeast corner of Minnesota with some excursions into Wisconsin. About 2 years ago, I hosted a small event there with two other Minnesota 7s. It is a beautiful area. I'll be spending some time scouting roads and finding cool places to visit. Expect a new Forum topic to that purpose soon.
On our way home from the event, Brenda and I went to a state park just outside Council Bluffs Iowa and had some great blats in the "Loess Hills"
http://pubs.usgs.gov/info/loess/. I never knew Western Iowa could be so beautiful.
Brent