How Many Teardrops in Florida

[Woody]

Just for curious for the record. How many are there. For future Gatherings and post your location so I can figure out where the best locations for a Florida Chapter of the Tear Jerkers gathering for maxium attendance for everyone to have some fun and meet.

Woody

[Guest]

Woody,
Just curious... Do any of you guys get together and head to the races in Daytona or Homestead?
(I think taking a teardrop to a Nascar race would be a pretty cost effective way to attend these events)

[Woody]

Dean.
That is what I am trying to do with this poll among other ideas. I think it would be cool to see the shuttle lift-off at night camping in the old teardrop. To watch and hear the ocean waves lapping onto the shore in the Keys (my favorite place) Daytona is a zoo, way to many people and the campgrounds are huge and spreadout over a large area. The infield would be nice at Daytona, but those spots are as unobtainable as you know what. There are so many things to do and see in Florida. It is like Califonia lots to see and do. Thats the reason for the poll

[asianflava]

The shuttle lift off is cool, especially when you get close enough to feel it. I had a VIP for the 1st one right next to the VAB but it was scrubbed. Our typical viewing sites are where 50 meets US-1 or where on one of the causeways. I grew up there but never camped. I don't know of any camping places there.

[Ranger Rod]

Still in the planning stages. We live in Navarre, FL which is halfway between Pensacola and Ft. Walton Beach in the Panhandle.

I have the Comet & Cub plans from Kevin but know I want to go to 5' wide. the Lil Diner looks really good to me too, but I'd leave off the furnace.
Rod

[DestinDave]

Hey Rod... how are things in Navarre? moved to MO from Destin last fall and anxiously awaiting the day I go back. How much Ivan damage is still evident? I owned/ran a marine detailing/fiberglass service in Destin for about 8 years. Can I assume you're in the Rangers? Dave Speicher

[Ranger Rod]

Hi Dave,
There is still plenty of Ivan damage evident, especially when you know where to look. Things are getting back to normal but there is still an awful lot of rebuilding to be done. For a number of months there were piles of debris that looked like the foothills of the Smokies on every open space that would hold them, but they are mostly gone now. There are still plenty of trees and signs that have a Northwesterly lean (what we call an Ivan lean).

I am a retired National Park Ranger, but never worked @ Gulf Islands. Went to University in Mobile, so wife and I were familiar with this area and moved here when I retired. I have worked at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC; Everglades National Park; Cape Cod National Seashore, MA; Acadia National Park, ME, Amistad National Recreation Area, TX and Finally Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (The Arch) in St. Louis. I always figured it was harder to hit a moving target

[DestinDave]

Wow!! What a great career! I've been to half of those places. Did a week photo safari 2 years ago to shoot lighthouses from Currituck to Cape Lookout and then down the coast to Cape Fear. Got to Hatteras (most photographed lighthouse in the world) and with the construction and the crowds I didn't even bother taking one picture! Guess I'll have to go back in the winter when it's mostly deserted.

[asianflava]

2 years ago, I guess that was after they moved it inland.

[Guest]

I should have my frame completed here in a week or so... more like my welder should have my frame done then. I may be overly optimistic but I should be ready to go some time this fall. Then I’m up for most anything. Because I live in central Florida I can reach just about anywhere in the state in a reasonable amount of time. So come October or so, I’m willing to go just about anywhere.

[DestinDave]

Yes, it had already been moved but they were still doing construction on the foundation, grounds, and parking areas. Equipment and barricades all over the place.

[Ross Wade]

Hey Woody,

I don't live in Florida, however watching the shuttle take-off, the Keys in March (oldest daughters spring break), sun and fun, it sounds like it couldn't get any better. Just let me know whens and wheres

Ross

[FlaTear]

I'm in Miami and will deffinately be traveling around once I build my tears!

Just found out about Tears and I am hooked!

Like gold fever!

I'm new to all of this and could use all the help that I can get,especially when it comes to the frame.

If anyone can help,PLEASE send me info on already built frames,looking to build 2 tears a 4x8 and 5x10!

[BufordT]

Woody got the mini-hopper, just not in Fl. It's still in Ga. but I'm building another tear and haven't gotten time to get it together this year. Other things going on right now. Summer is full. Hope to get started in the fall on the next one. I'd be willing to travel sometime next year over a weekend.

Bufordt

[Woody]

Bufordt
Whats going on my friend? the mini hopper still georgia? What are you going for Georgia residency