LOL! Damn! Now I can't bear the notion of correctin' the post. Wait, you're older than I am! A damned sight more agile, too. 😉
So many in the NY area... events already jumpin' in Albany and elsewhere... when will you islanders find a place to hold this much-needed event? Here's hopin' you find it soon. It's years in the wanting. From back in AMT in '98, in fact. I love it that Google makes it so easy to find.
All ya need, folks, is a place to host it. There are experienced hosts in your area to assist. Heck, I'm bettin' that if you provided one room anywhere on the island, you'd have a bevy of said folk helpin', in addition to the lovely and talented Mistress Mia.
Mind ya, I could be wrong, but it's EASY to figure out. Just gotta find ONE of you that knows SOMEWHERE that has a borrowable, rentable, or otherwise obtainable room and some folding chairs. The requirements for a gatherings aren't so large. A room, with chairs. Double bonus if such is clean and comfortable.
Where to tie a volunteer? Rent a massage table. Find one of you with a truck to bring a futon frame and pad, or a table and a pillow, etc.
If you need assistance conceivin' of such, mail me. I can give you a dozen or more potential second opinions to mine, too. You folks are so close to such an event...
...so close...
...just gotta have one person come forward with a location. A home. A hotel, motel or inn. A hall. Any meeting room. Do this, and LIST will occur. Many of us will help this to happen. I'd run your mailing list myself if it got you folks past waitin'. Just need a space. Solves a 5 year quest for a Long Island Gathering.
Urging you to gather,
dvnc