December 28, 2007 - January 1, 2008 Death
Valley, CALIFORNIA
1st New Years in Death Valley Gathering at Furnace
Creek National Park Campground -
http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/FCCG.pdf - you'll need to
make your own reservations -
http://www.recreation.gov/
Group Area K has been reserved for a Sturday night potluck and a Monday
night New Year's Eve "party". Make your reservations, then post to this
thread on the T&TTT Forum -
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19006
More info on that thread, or by contacting Joanne at
jdhart999@cox.net
February 8-10, 2008 Jacksonville,
FLORIDA
Little Talbot V, the Florida Chapter Tear Jerkers' 5th Annual
Teardrop Gathering at Little Talbot Island State Park, 20 miles
from downtown Jacksonville, FL. Little Talbot is one of the few remaining
undeveloped barrier islands in Northwest Florida, and the entire 2500 acre
island is a State Park. All sites have electric and water, but bring
firewood or buy offsite (cheaper than in the Park), or there's always "CLEM"
the firewood guy! Make reservations for your site through Reserve America:
800-326-3521, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ... and there are plenty of sites
available. All are welcome! If you can't spend the night, come spend the
day! More info from Woody, TearJerkers' FL Director,
tearjerkersfloridachapter@comcast.net
Feb. 9-10, 2008 Mifflinburg,
PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers Liberty Bell Chapter's Winter Fest will
be held at "Coop's Cabin" in R.B.Winter State Park.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rbwinter.aspx
The Park has a Winter Fest with demonstrations on Ice cutting, winter
camping, survival skills, Mountian Biking and so on.
Come and enjoy a weekend in the winter in a rustic cabin. Contact Rich
Cooper, rich11coop@dejazzd.com
for further info
February 21-24 2008 Mesa, ARIZONA
The TearJerkers’ Arizona Chapter Spring Clean Gathering
at Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 North Usery Pass Road, Mesa, Arizona
85207. Join us among the tall Saguaro Cactus. Water, restrooms, showers, and
electric are available at the group ground camp A. Hiking & biking trails
abound along with the famous Superstition Mountains and the Lost Dutchman
mine very close. I will have fire wood for the camp fire and coffee & donuts
in the mornings. Pot luck Saturday night so bring a dish to share, and Dutch
Ovens are more than welcome. There is a $7.00 registration fee for the
entire weekend. A $12.00 per night camping fee will be paid at the gate when
you come into the park. For more information and a registration form contact
Steve Mason at jahn.m@cox.net
March 28-30, 2008 Perris,
CALIFORNIA
The 12th Annual Southern California Touring Tears (S.C.T.T)
Gathering returns to Lake Perris State Rec. Area, Coyote Loop,
just outside Perris, CA. With 112 teardrops in attendance in '07, this event
continues to be the largest annual Gathering of the genre in the world. Open
to traditional teardrops only, it is a "can't miss" event. $20.00 per night
if registered before March 10, $25.00 per night after. No reservations
through the Park, registration through S.C.T.T. only. More info and
registration forms on the S.C.T.T. website:
http://www.teardroptours.com/PerrisInfo2.html
APRIL 2008
May 1-4, 2008 Lakehead, CALIFORNIA
The 15th Dam Gathering of the Tears at Antlers RV
Park & Campgrounds, on the banks of Lake Shasta, 25 miles north of Redding,
just 2 miles off I-5 at the Lakeshore Rd./Antlers Rd. exit. Our good times
with teardrops and teardroppers just keep rollin' along. Friday night Dutch
Oven samplers, Saturday night Potluck, Chili Bean Feed, & Dutch Oven
Extravaganza! No site reservations. $11 registration fee, $11/nite camping
fees. For more info, call 530-275-6728 or e-mail
info@teardrops.net Registration form
at
www.teardrops.net/15thDG.html
May 9-11, 2008 Bryce, UTAH
The Utah Salty Teardrops presents The Run to
Butch Cassidy's Hideout!, at the Bryce Canyon Pines Campground
on Highway 12 at Mile post #10. Camping in a Ponderosa forest, with lots of
shade, only 5 min. to Bryce Canyon National Park. Heated pool and spa, horse
back rides, at campground. Bring a Dutch Oven or a Pot Luck Dish for
Saturday. Drawing for door prizes Sunday! Camping fees are about $21.60 per.
night. Please make your own camping reservations. Call: 1 800 892-7923 ask
for the "Campground Reservation Desk" Registration is FREE with The Utah
Salty Teardrops. To register, please email your name and mailing address, to
Paul at:
salty_teardrops@yahoo.com
Up-dated information at:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/salty_teardrops/
and
http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/index.php
Contact Paul at: 801 266-1037.
Campground information:
http://www.brycecanyonmotel.com/index.htm
Map to campground:
http://www.brycecanyonmotel.com/map/
Map of Utah scenic byway 12:
http://www.scenicbyway12.com/
May 16-18, 2008 Pismo Beach,
CALIFORNIA
1st Annual "Trail Along to Pismo" Vintage Trailer Rally
at the Pismo Coast Village, 165 S. Dolliver, Pismo Beach, CA -
www.pismocoastvillage.com
This rally is about the 4Rs of vintage trailering (rest, relaxation,
recreation, and restoration) + P (preservation). $33.00 per night,
reservations and further info from Toni Miltenberger, tlmilty@hughes.net or
write: Vintage Trailer Rally @ Pismo, 29208 San Francisquito Cyn. Rd.,
Saugus, CA 91390 www.vintagetrailercamp.com
Wagonmasters: Mike Keenan:
mike@meltrailers.com and Cindy & Bob Ross:
taillady@verizon.net
Registration Deadline is April 16, 2008!
May 31-June 1, 2008 near York,
PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers Liberty Bell Chapter's Spring Fling will
be held at Gifford Pinchot State Park.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/giffordpinchot.aspx
Congregating around sites 156-157. Mark your calendars now. If ya can't
spend the weekend, then come spend a day! Contact Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com
or Rich Cooper,
rich11coop@dejazzd.com for further info
June 13-15, 2008 Medford, OREGON
TearJerker's Jefferson State Chapters' 1st Rogue Valley
Rendezvous, location and further details TBA. Lots to do in the
area, including the annual Medford Cruise, so mark your calendars now!
October 11-12, 2008 Elmer,
NEW JERSEY
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's Fall Foliage Rally
will be at Parvin State Park
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/parvin.html
Congregating around sites 15-16. Mark your calendars now. If ya can't spend
the weekend, then come spend a day! Contact Len Daddona, elwood817@rcn.com
or Rich Cooper,
rich11coop@dejazzd.com for further info
A Calendar of Teardrop Gatherings and Teardrop-Friendly Events
