Tear Jerker Florida Chapter Gathering schedule for 2008

[Woody]

Feb, 8 - 10 SPRING GATHERING Little Talbot State Park by Jacksonville, Florida
Tear Jerkers' Florida Chapter 5th Annual Teardrop Gathering - at Little Talbot Island State Park, 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped, barrier islands in Northwest Florida, and the entire 2500 acre island is a State Park.
All sites have electric and water. Bring firewood or buy offsite (cheaper than at the Park) of course there is always “CLEM” the firewood guy.
Reservations Call 1-866-422-6735 or 1-800-326-3521 for reservations, and let them know that you are part of the teardrop group (plenty of sites available). Contact Woody, Tear Jerkers Fla. Director, for more info: tearjerkersfloridachapter at comcast.net

Driving Directions; Take I -95 to Heckscher Drive (milepost exit 358A – old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles
All are welcome. If you can’t spend the night, then spend the day.


Feb. 11 - 14 CONCH REPLUBIC GATHERING Keywest Gathering, Sugarloaf Key KOA, mm 20
Historic Key West lies just 14 miles south. Set between the crystal-clear Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Hangout with us under swaying palm trees and sip frozen margaritas on the Duval Street, in Key West, dubbed “the Conch Republic.” Walk the narrow streets showcasing Conch architecture, breezy wood houses with lush tropical gardens, once home to pirates, treasure hunters, sailors, novelists like Hemingway and songwriters like Buffett. And enjoy the end of a perfect day with a sunset at Mallory Pier holding a ice cold beer. While you Yanks are freezing your behinds off

Aug. (TBA) South dominates the North Gathering (Place TBA) Need I say more

Nov. (TBA) PIRATES IN THE TREES GATHERING Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine, Florida Tear Jerkers' Florida Chapter 5th Teardrop Gathering
November (TBA) 2008
Anastasia State Park has a 139 site campground. Each site has a picnic table, an in-ground grill, fire ring and water. All sites are equipped with electricity, if needed. None of the sites have sewer hookups, but there is a dump station located in the campground. Each of the sites is located in a shady hardwood hammock, away from the blowing sand and salt spray of the beach. However, most sites are within walking distance to the beach. There are natural barriers between each site that allow privacy for the visitor.
Reservations for campsites may be made by contacting ReserveAmerica, toll-free, at 1-800 326-3521 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm),

Driving Directions
From I-95 take exit 311 (old 94). Go east on State Road 207. Turn right on State Road 312. Turn left on A1A. Travel approx. 1.5 miles north to main park entrance. (Turn right after The Surf Station.)
From US-1 turn east onto State Road 312. Turn north (left) on A1A. Travel approx 1.5 miles north to main park entrance. (Turn right after The Surf Station.)
All are welcome. If you can’t spend the night, then spend the day.


WHEN THE DATES ARE POSTED FOR THE LAST TWO I WOULD NOT WAIT TO MAKE RESERVATIONS TIL THE LAST MINUTE, THESE PARKS FILL UP VERY FAST

[Miriam C.]

Happy New Year! Just cleaning up and taking down stickies from past events.

Look forward to next year.