mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I got back on Sunday afternoon from a great weekend with my Tennessee Teardrop Friends. This weekend was their Spring gathering and also many of the chapters are celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Tearjerkers organization. Most of the folks in the group have teardrop campers, but all are welcome, no matter WHAT you camp in. Just the love of camping is all that is required.I left the house on Thursday morning for work with the T@B in tow, then left for the campground about 2 in the afternoon. Had an uneventful drive. Got there just after 7pm Eastern.Arrived at my site and this was my view.This campground does not take reservations, but since we were such a large group, they took a list of our names and blocked off sites for us.I backed her in just like I wanted after several attempts. (Backing the trailer is NOT my favorite thing to do, but I get there eventually). There was no pushing the camper into place on this site as it was gravel, down a slope, and I didn't want to take the chance of it getting away from me.Not much else to tell on Thursday, got mostly set up, and a BIG Thunderstorm rolled through, so had to quickly get the truck closed up and ducked under the awning to wait out the storm.Decided to finish my setup on Friday morning, and called it a night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Beautiful site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Friday morning dawned beautiful!! I finished setting upThen I had me a bite of breakfast, (just oatmeal, not food picture worthy), then started wandering the campground, camera in tow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looks like a great place for a relaxing weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looks like fun... I would love to see all those campers in person! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 As much as ya'll travel around, you should drop in on a gathering. Go to www.tearjerkers.net, join the forum, and look through the state/area chapters for posts on gatherings!! Teardroppers LOVE to show off their trailers, so just wander around and look!.There are lots of gatherings in the NE this summer, I bet you can find one convenient to your travel schedule!!(You do have to join to read the forums). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 As much as ya'll travel around, you should drop in on a gathering. Go to www.tearjerkers.net, join the forum, and look through the state/area chapters for posts on gatherings!! Teardroppers LOVE to show off their trailers, so just wander around and look!.There are lots of gatherings in the NE this summer, I bet you can find one convenient to your travel schedule!!(You do have to join to read the forums).I will check that out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for reading everyone!!!To continue on Friday, I took a break in my wandering to have a bite of lunch (Tunafish snack lunch), then went around some more for some more pictures.Some of the pics are just me playing with my new zoom lensA few more trailersPicture limit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 After my stroll (and running my mouth with all the other folks), it was time for me to make some dinner. Then I realized I needed milk, so I made a run to the convenience store for a pint of milk (only needed 1/2 cup).As I was returning so a few more teardrop folks checking into the campgroundThe little blue teardrop was being towed by this!!Pic of the office and little store Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I use my zoom lens for all pictures taken while driving. It allows me to zoom past the dash/mirrors/widow edges.Anyone know what the difference between a scamp and a casita? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I use my zoom lens for all pictures taken while driving. It allows me to zoom past the dash/mirrors/widow edges.Anyone know what the difference between a scamp and a casita?While I enjoy camping solo, I miss being able to take pictures on the drive, especially in the mountains!! Some of the views are incredible!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 While I enjoy camping solo, I miss being able to take pictures on the drive, especially in the mountains!! Some of the views are incredible!!!Yeah but the number of pictures I have to take to get a decent picture on those drives is crazy. My last drive photo session had 229 pictures of which 75% were blurry or not framed well.. etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yeah but the number of pictures I have to take to get a decent picture on those drives is crazy. My last drive photo session had 229 pictures of which 75% were blurry or not framed well.. etc.That's the nice thing about digital!!! You can take LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so what if you throw most of them away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's the nice thing about digital!!! You can take LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so what if you throw most of them away.very true but the download from camera to computer is usually massive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Great pictures some of those tear drops make your TAB look like a castle!!!!!!!!!1 Did not think a Smart Car could tow anything guess you learn something everyday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Great pictures some of those tear drops make your TAB look like a castle!!!!!!!!!1 Yep, I'm usually the biggest trailer at the teardrop gatherings. Although I was beat this time by that classic Shasta/canned ham, or whatever trailer it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks like such a relaxing and peaceful weekend! I love seeing how everyone's themed their little teardrops. So cute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Great pictures some of those tear drops make your TAB look like a castle!!!!!!!!!1 Did not think a Smart Car could tow anything guess you learn something everyday.I didn't think so either! Still don't want a smart car ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I didn't think so either! Still don't want a smart car ...I am thinking of getting a smart car or the new Scion to carry on the back of a Volvo tractor for when we retire, been reading up on that option!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 What a beautiful looking campground! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks like a great, relaxing spot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 What a beautiful looking campground!Looks like a great, relaxing spot! :thumbsup1:Thanks all for the kind words!! Update coming up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 After I finished dinner, it was time for the Friday night meet and greet. We all gathered under the pavilion. A few folks brought snacks and everybody brough their own drinks.Lots of sweet four legged friendsLots of good conversation with good peopleA cornhole game cranked upSome great musicPretty sunsetAlmost a full moonNighty night!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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