[HairOfTheDog]

Yeah - I think we should keep considering all the possible locations...

Considerations that are currently in the front of my mind are:

Cities that are either central or cheap to fly to.

A local host would be good so that arrangements can be made at known places if possible.

An interesting city has some appeal so that some of us who rarely travel can extend the trip and sightsee...
(Kansas City is not on THAT particular list)
Interesting cities for me could be:
DC area - for expeditions to the Smithsonian, monuments, White House... never been there.
Orlando/FLA - Disney world
Vegas or Reno - (also cheap)
Seattle - I would love to show you guys around!

[RosieCotton]

(Kansas City is not on THAT particular list)

Well...I don't know. I'd wouldn't mind going there for the movie and some barbeque. Mmmm.

[Overtaxed]

What??? You don't want to see Lizard Lick or Eagle Rock?

[2Jedismom]

Yes, a local host would be best. But perhaps not right at their house...especially if we open this up to all of FR! LOL

Besides, having it in a hotel setting would give more freedom to people to do what they want. Like in our case, the kids could go to bed. And other Hobbits might like a pint or two now and then in the bar?