looking forward to eyeballing (AND HUGGING) you too. It is amazing that all of the FReepers that I have met since joining FR (almost 8 years ago) were practically brothers and sisters already as we had gotten acquainted via the various threads/forums.I have met hundreds & have always been thrilled with the results of deepening friendship.
I discussed this with a local friend who might be a co-sojourners with me (NRA life member, solid Tea party) & we are planning to do this. Drive, bring my 2 FReeper pups & visit with my brother in OKlahoma also. He is also a musician (ragtime, new orleans jazz type & so would add perhaps a little interest to the group. He will no doubt travel with his keyboard & banjo!
In the almost ten years I have been here I have met some wonderful people (both online and in person). One of my best friends I met through FR.
Please bring your brother along with you, we would love to be entertained with his music. If you bring your pups to the shoot, make sure they have ear protection. ;-)