I'm all in to help however I can. I love this idea. Thanks for the mentions also. I will be getting ready for some piglets as soon as possible, still waiting to sell my place in Illinois.

@rockybrookfarm is another new Steemian in that area. I stopped by @awesomehomestead the last time I drove from Illinois to Arkansas. It's great meeting people in real life that you've found online through like-minded interests, at least it was for me. I've been active on YouTube for a couple years and have interacted with all kinds of like-minded homesteaders/gardeners/preppers/homeschoolers/dreamers etc. :) I'll think about what I can do to help in that arena also. Idaho seems to rule on YouTube with our crowds, but the Ozarks and nearby are representing fine on Steemit. :)

Some get togethers for a purpose is a great idea for work fun or both. I'm a former hotel manager for Marriott, so if I can help out in the coordination/planning I'd be happy to. Another good aspect of that type of networking is bartering or trading whatever we each might have to offer. Little swap meets when we get together, which can also include anybody on Steem that wants to join in. And I still like the idea of a peach picking meet-up next year.

That's cool to get the ball rolling with this. Monday holidays? October 9 is Columbus day. Friday November 10 is Veterans day if you're looking for days some might have off instead of Sat/Sun. A mix of days and if you can't make one, maybe we'll get you the next time around? I'd love to host something as soon as I'm more ready to do that, but I'll help in the mean time.