Y.O. Ranch Resort Kerrville, Texas
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The two places OP mentioned as being possible for the National Event in 2009 appear to be fairly centrally located in Texas. They are between 10-12 hours from Springfield, MO which would mean +/- one day driving depending which direction you are coming from. I would say Texas is still somewhat centrally located for most. Perhaps the Texas fanatics might be able to locate an area further north that would be accommodating as well as interesting as Springfield.
Lloyd and Gerry put a lot of time, energy, and money into arranging the last National Event long distance and unless there are folks in that area to take it over, it seemed fitting that someone else pick it up and several Texas fanatics agreed to do just that. Who could blame them for moving it to Texas.