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SLO gathering?

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:41 am
by sftiggee
It has come to my attention that there are alot of folks on the board in the San Luis Obispo area and since SLO is about halfway between SF Bay area and LA, perhaps it would be a good place to have a gathering. Would anyone be interested?

I love the area and I'm sure there are several places we could have a gathering. Just wanted to get a sense of how much interest there would be to possibly start up a yearly event there.

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 1:10 pm
by dmb90260
It could work for me, depending on the dates. I pass through there on the way to Salinas a couple times a year.

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:19 pm
by mfkaplan
Yes, I'm interested. SLO is south west of me. About a 4 hour drive.
Mary
Mom's Nest

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:35 pm
by martha24
That would be an interesting place for a gathering as it has a lot of nice areas. :thumbsup: It is only 100 miles north of me, which I like. Of course it would depend on dates, whether I could go or not.
Martha ;)

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:45 pm
by Gage
Think Morro Bay. Two state parks and a couple of private camp grounds.

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 9:32 pm
by cherokeegeorge
Jolene, I like the idea thats an easy distance and I like Gage's suggestions also.

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:21 pm
by dhazard
What time of year are we talking about? :thinking:

PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:35 pm
by Ma3tt
I'm in! let's get a theme going, cook off, games, etc. I will help in the organization. let me know (oh yeah I don't have a teardrop anymore so make it a bit wider scope plz))

PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 12:12 am
by Gage
Let's make it for teardrops and vintage trailers and then let anyone in from this board who wants to come with something else.

You know that there is a Gathering in Jan every year for vintage travel trailers and teardrops? It's held by the MaxiTear bunch at Morro Bay State Park.

PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 12:44 am
by Dean in Eureka, CA
Ma3tt wrote:Let's get a theme going...

Dutch Ovens by the Sea...

PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 10:49 pm
by Ma3tt
You know I've been thinking for a day and you know "SLO Gathering" may be good...... a teardrop shaped snail on the shirt, or I can photoshop morro rock to look like a TD or just a foggy cold shirt would be good. ;) So Cal Hot humor!!!!

PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:54 pm
by James & Avisia Flohr
Count us in. Excellent idea. Jim

PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2007 12:06 pm
by sftiggee
I love all the ideas.

Gage: I agree Morro Bay is the ideal location for the gathering. I didn't realize there was a vintage gathering there in January. Also, I like the idea of opening it to all tears, vintage small trailers, and folks from the T&TT board.

DHazard: I'm thinking that perhaps April or September would be good times to go, it avoids the peak camping season and getting the space would be easier, plus I think aren't many other events during that time.

I like the theme of SLO gathering, or perhaps "SLO tears at the rock" or something similiar. I love the snail idea for shirts:)

We'd definitely have DO cooking (perhaps a how-to?), a potluck and a big campfire circle would be good. We could also provide info for folks who want to check out the local sights. A raffle, t-shirts, perhaps a wine tasting tour for those interested (Paso Robles wineries).

I'll still have to think of other ideas that could make this one unique in its own way and would be willing to help organize, and promote the event for next year. Matt, feel free to pm me for my email address and we can start discussing the planning of this event. Anyone else who would like to help is also free to pmm me for my address:)

I think there is definitely enough interest to get the ball rolling on this one:)

PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2007 10:28 pm
by grant whipp
Gage wrote:... You know that there is a Gathering in Jan every year for vintage travel trailers and teardrops? It's held by the MaxiTear bunch at Morro Bay State Park.


Hey, Gage!

Drop me a note about this to [email protected] will you please? Thanks!

Grant

PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2007 11:14 pm
by dmb90260
My vote is for April. CA weather is usually very nice then and I happen to have a hole in my schedule about then. :)