Yes, a lot of people have web sites, are on places like Facebook, MySpace, twitter etc. The word would spread fast.

We are going to Gettysburg on March 19th this year so that may be a little soon to get a gathering set? I guess someone would have to make sure something big wasn't going on the same weekend so there would be available hotel space etc.

The more I talk and think about it, the more I like the idea. Maybe Carolyn can give us an idea of a good weekend at the end of the summer that might be good for a Gettysburg gathering?

Yes, March 19th would be a little soon. I think that the end of summer would be easier for people to plan.

I think you're right, Carolyn would be able to give us a head's up for the events in Gettysburg to prevent a major headache.

I'm with you, the more I think about, the more I love it.

Me too… I can always go for another trip to Gettysburg again at the end of the summer. I already put it out to my friends lists on other sites. Hope it gets a good positive response.

I hope it gets a good response too.

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I have thought about this for a while and was wondering what others might think. What would you as a paranormal investigator, ghost hunter, Cryptozoologist, UFO enthusiast, etc, think about all gathering at one place all at the same time? I don't mean a convention or paid investigation location but just all people from a geographical area descending on a pre-designated place for casually meeting each other, investigating or whatever. Sort of like what other groups do, like bikers have their biker weekends, etc.

My group goes to Gettysburg every year as a get together. Plenty of hotels, things to do, plus the historical and paranormal interests. There are many of these type areas around the country with this type appeal for people to do this. Not to spend money on a pay to investigate place or a convention, etc. Just book your hotel room, hang out and do your own thing.

Most everyone has T-Shirts or hats so groups and individuals would be easily recognizable for others to approach and just say HI! I hear many talk about unity in the paranormal. What better way than to get to know each other personally, than in a casual atmosphere rather than sitting in a convention where everyone wants that famous guys autograph, etc. Now that I think about it though, it would also be a great way for the Para-Celebs to get out and meet others individually on a casual basis without getting mobbed. Don't announce they are coming just show up for that weekend and hang out too.

So what do you think? Would this be something you would like to do as an annual getaway for you or your group to visit a place with like minded people without the expense and pressure of a conventions or a paid investigations rigid scheduled atmosphere? Opinions, ideas?

About what time of of year do you do this? A friend and I are talking about going to Gettysburg, but it probably wouldn't be for at least a year to a year and a half. Otherwise, I think we'd definitely be interested.

Someplace in the middle. Honestly, so many conventions are on the East Coast, us on the West gets left out. If you have one in the middle, it's equal travel on either side.

This is why Chicago is the convention capital of the U.S…..or at least it was! Technically NOT the center of the states but time-wise the same amount of travel from west and east coast…or pretty close. Naturally, it could be in my backyard and I wouldn't attend as I'm odd that way.