Newbie from the Calif Gold Country

[Mini Teardrop Nani]

Hello all, my name is Vickie and this is my first EVER forum post so please forgive the awkwardness, and be kind. I stumbled onto this site just after I purchased my Teardrop so I was not able to gather any helpful info or advise but happily I am thrilled with my TD. It was after a long road trip, sleeping in sleezy cheap motels, and eating at fast food restaurants, that I knew there had to be a better way to see the world, or at least the USA. So when I returned home I immediately went shopping for a teardrop trailer that I could pull with my Mini Cooper and I am happy to say I have no regrets. My maiden voyage was two nights at a local campground with two of my grandsons and I am hooked. Looking forward to meeting some great Teardrop campers and making some new friends.

[KennethW]

Yes, A bed that you know that don't have thing that move in it.
And a outdoor kitchen to make more great homemade food.
Life is good with a teardrop.

[Mini Teardrop Nani]

That is what I am counting on.

[doug hodder]

There are a number of us in the Placerville area and in Sac. as well. Lots of great camping up HWY 50. Doug

[Mini Teardrop Nani]

Thanks Doug, I will have to check it out, I live just a hop, skip and jump from you in Jamestown.

[doug hodder]

Some of us, like 3, are going up to Fallen Leaf lake in Tahoe on the weekend of the 12th of Sept. Trying to get in at least 1 last trip this year. At the outside, I may do something up in the Crystal Basin first week of Oct. they close the campgrounds right after that. That can be a cold one...had snow the last time. Some of us have both teardrops and small vintage type standies. You're into it now...gotta have both types of trailer for the conditions. Next one in this area is going to be early June up at Fallen Leaf lake. There will be probably 45+ vintage trailers tears, airstreams, canned hams etc... Doug

[Vedette]

Welcome to the Forum.
There is a lot of great camping info here.
And a lot of Great people to meet.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[ctstaas]

Hi Vicky and Welcome. I grew up in Grass Valley and Love the whole area and the history.I am currently reading a book by HW Brands called " The Age of Gold" about the history of the gold rush and how it transformed the world. Fascinating, IMHO. Tear drops are both functional and beautiful and it sound like you are well on your way to building great memories. New friends are good too.
Enjoy, Chris

[Mini Teardrop Nani]

Thanks all for the welcome, looks like I will be going to Pismo Beach the last weekend of Sept for a family reunion, we'll see how I do on this trip with the TD. I will probably keep it local until next year, I will start filling in my schedule and getting more information from ya'll in the mean time.

[Redneck Teepee]

Welcome Vicky..... from just down the hill a bit in Waterford. Hwy 108 and 395 of the eastern slope is my favorite fishing and camping go to's. Just might run into you. Enjoy the new teardrop as often as you can.

Happy Camping!........Larry

[Vedette]

Well Vickie
You had better make sure to put the 22nd Dam Gathering on your list for 2015.
It is a must!!!!........and will put you in touch with the "Teardrop Community"
Come prepared to meet a whole new world of Friends, and learn a lot about the TD lifestyle.
Hope to see you there.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi
PS
Get your passport updated and come on up to our Gathering or at least to Canada on one of your trips.
We have FREE CAMPING here at the Farm!

[bc toys]

Welcome to this great site. When you start to venture out look for a gathering in Las Vegas and meet some great people. We camp in winter more than the summer.

[steveonzakon]

Welcome from Southern California.