UPDATED TREASURE ISLAND MEET & GREET OCT 26th -28TH!!!

[SuperShady1]

UPDATED!!!


THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!!

Hi Everyone!!

I met with the organizers of the Treasure Island Flea Market this past Sunday (9/30) and we are approved for over nite!!! We have an excellent spot and I mean it is an amazing spot with un obstructed views of the Bay Bridge, San Francisco Skyline, Alcatraz, Angel Island and of course the Golden Gate Bridge!!




I MEAN WOW!!

There are plenty of Porta potties and hand washing stations. We may also have access to electrical power if needed.

The spot we have will be a lawn area surrounding this very famous statue of the 40 ft dancing women “Dance Bliss” on the Avenue of the Palms!! Hope you do not mind a 40 ft tall dancing naked woman??



There are a number of food trucks that are reasonably priced and are really tasty. Wifey and I had Thai food that was really, really good for lunch and we had free sample of wine from a number of wine vendors that are there at the flea market. They also had dessert items as well, maybe breakfast as well. Delicious fresh made mini donuts, Belgian waffles made with all kinds of toppings, gourmet Cupcakes. They have Sausages, Chinese, empanadas….I would say almost 10 different food trucks for those who want to eat something and many snack vendor places as well.



The Flea Market is very eclectic with a broad mix of vintage clothing, kitschy items, and the unique that you normally do not find out the regular flea markets. Not the 20 socks for a dollar crowd. We found a vintage soft plaid wool camping blanket in perfect shape for $20 down from the first ask earlier in the day of $35. Dawn also got a beaded purse with crosses on it for I think 15 all handmade. Anyway it was a lot of fun looking at all the stuff and enjoying the beautiful view with great food and wine.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

I kindly asked Angie if we could over nite there and she was all for it!! She has a handful of vendors who do the same thing and thinks it would be a great idea. That way we would be there in the am and ready to field questions or just show off our teardrops.

My plan would be for us to be there Friday evening and circle the wagons around the statue. Do our own M&G and talk the nite away, get up in the am have breakfast off the food trucks and the Flea Market opens at 10 am. Enjoy the day, maybe check out the island and the Pan American Clipper building /museum. Have an early dinner and enjoy the local Treasure island wine, glasses optional. ) enjoy the view and the city lights. Angie has asked that we disconnect our tow vehicles and utilize the free parking. Emphasis on the teardrops and our gear. Canopies are a must.

Note that crossing the bay bridge with a trailer is consider and extra axle and they charge you $15 dollars I think instead of the normal 6 dollars. Parking at TI is free, admittance to the Flea Market is normally 3 bucks. Angie and her husband Charles are really nice people, but take note they are running a business and not a KOA. We are their guests and they have not asked for any fees. Maybe we might take up a collection/donation if this turns out and as planned to open the door for next year(s)??!!

Now that we have cleared this hurdle, no excuses let start working on a confirmed headcount back to me ASAP. Tell me how many people and a little about your rig, where you are from , cell phone #(PM if u want). For those who need assistance or help getting their rigs there SPEAK up. We want you there, remember what Gage said, it does not have to be complete to be appreciated.

Let me know if you have any questions, ideas and or thoughts.

All inputs are appreciated.

Let’s get the word out and look forward to this unique opportunity.

Dave




TREASURE ISLAND TEARDOP MEET & GREET OCT 27th!!


Hi all Bay Area Teardrop Trailers!!

I am working with the organizers of the World Famous Treasure Island Flea Market to provide us locals a spot for a Meet & Greet!!

We can do a Meet & Greet and then show off our rigs to the public and share our love for Teardrops!!

I have gotten an afirmative from the TI Flea Market to have a spot for us to set up!!!

Please affirm your interest and ask any questions you may have.

Here is their website:

http://www.treasureislandflea.com/

They have very eclectic vendors and probably many interesting kitchy that maybe of interest to you!!

Oh and they have some of the best Food Vendor Trucks to be found in the whole bay area if you get hungry!!

One of our Teardopers has a Professional Photgrapher relative that we can leverage to take beautiful pictures of your teardrop with the world's greatest back dropoff of the San Francisco Skyline!!

There is so much history at Treasure Island that we hope we can access.

Please respond here showing your initial interest or thoughts, ideas, ...

also please look at the SouthWest section for the original post.

My goal is that we all get together and have a great time and show off our teardrops!!

Oh I am also trying to kindly see if we can overnite!!

PM me if you want to talk live!!

Dave

[SuperShady1]

Any people from Norcal or Bay Area interested??



Dave

[grant whipp]

Hey, Dave!

Yep, we're interested, but ... we don't have a 'drop to bring anymore, just our little Caveman Camper tiny standee. We're helping to put the word out, though. Any news on being able to overnight it?

CHEERS!

[stevegsmith]

I'm planning on being there Dave. Thx

[SuperShady1]

Looking Good!!

[SuperShady1]

UPDATED!!!


THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!!

Hi Everyone!!

I met with the organizers of the Treasure Island Flea Market this past Sunday (9/30) and we are approved for over nite!!! We have an excellent spot and I mean it is an amazing spot with un obstructed views of the Bay Bridge, San Francisco Skyline, Alcatraz, Angel Island and of course the Golden Gate Bridge!!




I MEAN WOW!!

There are plenty of Porta potties and hand washing stations. We may also have access to electrical power if needed.

The spot we have will be a lawn area surrounding this very famous statue of the 40 ft dancing women “Dance Bliss” on the Avenue of the Palms!! Hope you do not mind a 40 ft tall dancing naked woman??



There are a number of food trucks that are reasonably priced and are really tasty. Wifey and I had Thai food that was really, really good for lunch and we had free sample of wine from a number of wine vendors that are there at the flea market. They also had dessert items as well, maybe breakfast as well. Delicious fresh made mini donuts, Belgian waffles made with all kinds of toppings, gourmet Cupcakes. They have Sausages, Chinese, empanadas….I would say almost 10 different food trucks for those who want to eat something and many snack vendor places as well.



The Flea Market is very eclectic with a broad mix of vintage clothing, kitschy items, and the unique that you normally do not find out the regular flea markets. Not the 20 socks for a dollar crowd. We found a vintage soft plaid wool camping blanket in perfect shape for $20 down from the first ask earlier in the day of $35. Dawn also got a beaded purse with crosses on it for I think 15 all handmade. Anyway it was a lot of fun looking at all the stuff and enjoying the beautiful view with great food and wine.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

I kindly asked Angie if we could over nite there and she was all for it!! She has a handful of vendors who do the same thing and thinks it would be a great idea. That way we would be there in the am and ready to field questions or just show off our teardrops.

My plan would be for us to be there Friday evening and circle the wagons around the statue. Do our own M&G and talk the nite away, get up in the am have breakfast off the food trucks and the Flea Market opens at 10 am. Enjoy the day, maybe check out the island and the Pan American Clipper building /museum. Have an early dinner and enjoy the local Treasure island wine, glasses optional. ) enjoy the view and the city lights. Angie has asked that we disconnect our tow vehicles and utilize the free parking. Emphasis on the teardrops and our gear. Canopies are a must.

Note that crossing the bay bridge with a trailer is consider and extra axle and they charge you $15 dollars I think instead of the normal 6 dollars. Parking at TI is free, admittance to the Flea Market is normally 3 bucks. Angie and her husband Charles are really nice people, but take note they are running a business and not a KOA. We are their guests and they have not asked for any fees. Maybe we might take up a collection/donation if this turns out and as planned to open the door for next year(s)??!!

Now that we have cleared this hurdle, no excuses let start working on a confirmed headcount back to me ASAP. Tell me how many people and a little about your rig, where you are from , cell phone #(PM if u want). For those who need assistance or help getting their rigs there SPEAK up. We want you there, remember what Gage said, it does not have to be complete to be appreciated.

Let me know if you have any questions, ideas and or thoughts.

All inputs are appreciated.

Let’s get the word out and look forward to this unique opportunity.

Dave

[Phooey]

Count Rob and I in! Looks like a lot of fun. We have a 2005 Hunter Fat Shadow that we purchased new. It's a 5 x 10 and we have made a few mods to it. I will PM our other information.

[satch]

Sorry Bro's, I have some business to take care of that Saturday, but if I can find some time, I'll try to stop by and check it out.

[GuitarPhotog]

I'll be there. How late can we arrive Friday evening?

I'm coming a short distance, (from Fremont) and don't want to do rush hour traffic.

I figure to stay Fri. night, do the thing Sat. and head home early Sat. evening to look after my cats.

<Chas>

[SuperShady1]

Hey, Dave!

Yep, we're interested, but ... we don't have a 'drop to bring anymore, just our little Caveman Camper tiny standee. We're helping to put the word out, though. Any news on being able to overnight it?

CHEERS!

Sent PM!!

Dave

[SuperShady1]

I'll be there. How late can we arrive Friday evening?

I'm coming a short distance, (from Fremont) and don't want to do rush hour traffic.

I figure to stay Fri. night, do the thing Sat. and head home early Sat. evening to look after my cats.

<Chas>

Hi Chas,

I am thinking after work should be fine, I need to clear the time with the TIFM poeple and will have an answer soon.

I think you mean head home early Sunday and of course your cats welcome, as are doggies to the FM.

So will it be just yourself??

Let us know if you need help post surgery as well.


Dave

[SuperShady1]

Sorry Bro's, I have some business to take care of that Saturday, but if I can find some time, I'll try to stop by and check it out.

Please stop on by and have a look and enjoy the views, they are breathtaking.

And if you change your plans just let me know.

Dave

[SuperShady1]

Count Rob and I in! Looks like a lot of fun. We have a 2005 Hunter Fat Shadow that we purchased new. It's a 5 x 10 and we have made a few mods to it. I will PM our other information.

Wow, she is a beauty ....sounds great.

More details as they come.

Dave

[SuperShady1]

LET"S MOVE THIS TO THE SOUTH WEST FORUM!!!

Look for the Treasure Island Thread there for future information and updates.

i will get together a list of those who are yes for the MG.


Again any help you have or ideas would be much appreciated, I have been to a couple of rallys and want this to be a nice get together for everyone.

Dave