I am in South Jersey. Most in my range have stayed hunkered down from bitter cold and snow. While I look out today on more snow and cold north wind, the warm weather is close. The buds on the trees, birds mating, and the returning migratory hawks indicate fairer weather. While I would like a close by confluence, I'm hoping we can start a list of places where those of us East of the Mississippi can gather and say hello. Hopefully in the Northeast or Central Atlantic States. I did have one suggestion from NJ to meet at The Grounds For Sculpture. This would be a one day meet-up.; http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/