John,

We're going to be voting on our 2002 schedule next Wednesday. We're already planning on being at the Open in May. Is that a good assumption - is May the most likely month? Also, do you think the first weekend in May is when it will be held?

It seems best that you guys plan the Open & we do the same for the Invitational, including setting the dates. Just out of interest, though, what do BNT'ers think of having the Invitational the 3rd weekend in October? That's when we've held it for years, including this year. The weather would probably be consistently better (warmer) if we held it a couple of weeks earlier (plus a little more available daylight), but the fishing seems to improve at Clear Lake the later into October/November you go. Just wondered what your folks thought about the 3rd weekend in October time frame.

Thanks,

Andy