To everyone who attended and who commented with such nice thoughts, I have one thing to say. It is easy to have a great gathering with good weather and great people.
You made it what it was and the weather cooperated all the way.
Keeping it real, you'll find that a rainy (bad weather) gathering is still very enjoyable. The people make it what it is but be prepared for anything when you go camping. The newly used teardrops and the seasoned veterans all have the same thing in common. Sharing the outdoors as well as the common interest of the Teardrop Camper. (even Dan's Box with the teardrop shape painted on the side). All of these things are special and should be considered a privilege.
The family is growing and more power to it.
I want to make sure that Leland & Sue, Don & Chris and Grover & Jill are included on the forum so they keep up with the rest of us.
During the summer we can make suggestions on next year's gathering site. I rarely go back to the same place twice, but the gathering at Eagle Creek (Lake Shelbyville, IL) and this one at Turkey Run are two that I would do again.
There is much to see and do on future trips without repeating the things we did this year.
Let's all sit back and relish the time together and the fun times we all had. Life is much more fun with a teardrop; don't you think??