I’m in St. Pete. I’m sure there are many Freepers in the area, but I’m reminded of an aquaintance that once said, “I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a drunk; alcoholics go to meetings.” My point is, we are scattered about a wide area divided by the Bay and getting together for meetings holds no attraction.
Might I suggest something more along the lines of ‘events.’ As examples: cookouts, boating, that sort of thing. I’d rather tube down a lazy river than sit in a restaurant. But that’s just me.
I can see this too. However one has to start somewhere and, as it now appears, this may be a start for 'something' involving local Freepers in our area. "The journey of a 1000 miles ..." you know.