Blake and I sure appreciate this gesture, but as we have said before it is our pleasure to host, and invite as guests those that have a military vehicle (or their invited rider) to participate in our convoy and meal. The Facebook page should simply state that a Military truck convoy is leaving, and nothing more. The purpose of the convoy is for all of us to enjoy it. Unfortunately allowing people to pay and invite themselves (other spectators etc) just opens up a version of this Blake and I don't want, as I'm sure none of us do. The purpose of the convoy and meal is camaraderie and fun for us MV enthusiasts. As Bikeman alluded to, bookface is very public. We want the publicity, but some details should only be discussed here (which I know still has some level of public also) to maintain our ability to account for who will be planning to attend, as we will be asking for RSVPs here etc.
Its hard to say that without sounding wrong, but I'm sure we all get it.