I am still of mixed opinion. I spent most of today watching CNN, but the relentlessness eventually forced me to find some distraction. Since I couldn't concentrate on work I baked a birthday cake for my brother-in-law. It served as a welcome release from the otherwise unspeakable events of the day.

I can see that the Rendezvous would serve a similar purpose, but it does seem to somehow trivialize the events. While I would welcome the distraction of gathering with like minded folks, we should not forget that there will likely still be people buried under the rubble, struggling for their lives.

For my own selfish reasons I would vote for continuing with the event but would be fully supportive if you chose not to.

: The Fifth Annual Newfound Rendezvous is scheduled for this weekend, September
: 14th, 15th, and 16th. It is a celebration of boatbuilding and people
: powered boats. In light of the tragedy in New York and Washington today we
: (the Newfound Rendezvous Committee) are trying to determine if it is
: proper and fitting that we should be celebrating anything this weekend. We
: expect that for the next few days the nation will be in mourning and
: trying to find it's way through this tragedy.

: On the one hand I don't think that we should let terrorism rule our lives,
: but on the other hand I recognize that many people in this area (to say
: nothing of the nation as a whole) have been affected by the events today
: either directly or indirectly. Our prayers go out to those who have loved
: ones lost or injured in these events. I am sure that I am not the only one
: who has had a hard time focusing on my daily work schedule today, even
: though I don't know anyone directly involved.

: We will have a meeting at 10 AM tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to determine if
: we should go forward with the Fifth Annual Newfound Rendezvous. I am
: looking for opinions and feedback on this from those who frequent this
: bulletin board, whether you planned on going to the Rendezvous or not. If
: you wish you can reply privately to me at the e-mail above.

: Thank you,
: Michael Vermouth