OK Gang - we're floundering a little bit here,
(and being a Marine I can't abide floundering 
) so I've just read this thread from start to finish again, and have a few ideas to put forth. Perhaps they will generate some further discussion, as well as some additional input.
First - in respect to all the members of the forum who will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I would wholeheartedly suggest that we
do not schedule the FF on 9/23.
That said, either of the other two dates is fine with me. On the poll, I officially cast my vote for the second weekend, but really don't have any pressing reason for that choice.
Now, with regard to location, I think I may have an idea which would accommodate a multitude of desires and schedules!
I propose that we hold FFIII on the beach at Weirs Beach, beginning at approximately 1:00 in the afternoon. Here's why:
1.) All those who wish to arrive by boat will find ample space to dock.
2.) All those who drive in will find more than adequate parking available in the lot as well as on the street. Parking in the lot at that time of year is FREE I believe.
3.) Those who can only spare a short amount of time will be able to buzz in, visit and buzz out.
4.) The beach is always deserted at that time of year, so we'd have plenty of room to spread out, and those with children will have the fun of the beach and playground area to minimize boredom.
5.) It gives the "other side of the lake" an opportunity to host the event.
6.) We could have our "after-party" in the form of a dinner/dance cruise on the Mount!
7.) Prior to the cruise, we could storm the building, bust out onto the deck and wave at the Weirs Cam like crazy people, so all those who couldn't attend can see what a weird bunch of nuts we really are!
So, those are my thoughts. Who's next?