As an SFO regular I have to chime in here.
1) I was unaware that Mike is having health issues. Godspeed with his recovery.
2) I don't know that CFO was ever "barred" from meeting in the Ozarks. But that was a good one Wheetie!
Hell, if CFO met in the Ozarks it would definitely be on my "must ride" list.
3) RFH - for the past three years SFO has been a VERY laid back INFORMAL gathering of 15-20 bikes. Typically, it takes someone stepping up, around this time of the year, to say - "Hey dudes, when and where are we getting together this year"? Since Mike is not doing it this year, it may take someone else. But, I wouldn't say this meet is anywhere near history, even if it's just me riding up to the Ozarks in May and calling it SFO '14!!!
As for the date slot, you know the South, anytime in the Summer is typically roasting hot and we would likely have even fewer attendees than we already do. The Fall, well, that's just too far away.... I think we all start jonesing for the Ozarks early! And as for the Spring, well, it just freaking rains in the Spring ever three or four days. It's just part of it.
I can't wait to get back up that way. So if someone wants to pick up the mantle please do. We've met in Eureka Springs, Russelville, and for the past two years at The Hub. There have been a few Hub detractors, but it is extremely well situated right in the heart of the best riding. The rooms are cheap, Randy and Debbie are very accommodating and are the nicest folks ever! They have the restaurant onsite and even opened up the pool table for us last year.
Personally, I'm open to whatever, whenever. Whatever we do, let's at least be within commuting distance from a package store!!!