Hello from the Pacific Northwest

[Steve Astro]

Hello to all:
I've been lurking for months, and would like to say hello and introduce myself.
I came by teardropping via my other new hobby, astronomy. Astronomers tend to gather in dark places, far from city lights and amenities. As I quickly discovered, tents and sleeping on the ground wasn't working for me. Investigating solutions that weren't more expensive than my next telescope led me to teardrops and this forum.

I've learned a LOT from the forum. First thing I learned was that I am a buyer, not a builder (yet). Though I have an engineering background, I am incompetent at building things out of wood. Or just about any other material you'd care to name. But, reading lots of threads taught me things to look for, what's important, and what can be left off.

Armed with this education, I purchased a used Freedom model teardrop and am having a great time outfitting it and making it mine. I tow it with my mighty Subaru Outback.

So, thanks to you all for your fine advice. I look forward to learning more. I may even make it to a teardrop event some day(armed with a telescope or two).

Best regards,
Steve

[del]

Steve you and your telescope are welcome anytime. Enjoy your new camper and not sleeping on the ground.

del

[halfdome, Danny]

Steve welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new teardrop and making your night time adventures more comfortable. Here's a list of upcoming Northwest events. Hope to see you at one. Danny


JULY 25TH – 27TH – Great Oregon Campout – Somewhere in OR
HOPEFULLY - STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
 
JULY 25TH – 27TH – Vintage Trailer Rally Number 2 – Sweethome, OR
At the Sunnyside County Park put on by Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailers of Oregon. Contact Jerry Kwiatkowski at 503-831-4991 or [email protected].
 
AUGUST 1st - 2ND – Teardrops on Display – Brooks, OR
This new event includes admission to the annual Antique Powerland Steamup. Contact Marty Boehme at 503-632-6563 or [email protected]
 
AUGUST 14TH – 17TH – TCT Vintage Trailer Rally – Deming, WA
This traditional vintage trailer rally also invites teardrop trailer owners to attend. Contact Pat or Joanne Ewing at 360-966-4253 or [email protected].
 
AUGUST 29TH – 31ST - LeMay Open House Campout – Tacoma, WA
Our annual rally and volunteering for the LeMay Open House for the LeMay Museum. Contact Pat and Jan Estes at [email protected] 
 
SEPTEMBER 19TH – 21ST – Festival of Wheels – Goldendale, WA
Third gathering for all vintage trailers and teardrops. Stay at the county fairgrounds. Contact Lorraine at 509-773-0567 or web site www.cityofgoldendale.com.

[dreadcptflint]

Hi Steve welcome to the forum. There are plenty of dark skies out there

[Miriam C.]

To the playground Steve. How you get the td is not as important as all those camping pictures

Enjoy your new adventure.

[Steve Astro]

Thank you all for the kind welcome, and the nice list of gatherings! And, Miriam, I have one pic in the gallery, with an update to come after I attend the Oregon Star Party in late August.

Steve