We manage 9 Teardrops and 2 tents for our first ever attempt, With attendees from B.C., Washington, Oregon,& Montana. We had a couple of no shows that would have extended our count to include Idaho and Alberta (but maybe next year?).
My research shows that this was a "Good" beginning for a Gathering that has the potential for growth, in comparison to the Tear Jerkers 1st Official Gathering ever which had 7 Tears in attendance and the 1st Dam Gathering which had 8 Teardrops.....and look where these have grown to today.
For our first attempt we tried to keep our event relaxed and casual. Not to overwhelm ourselves and those who attended with too much organization and to many activities. For 6 of the 10 registered participants, this was their "First Ever" Teardrop gathering.....so it can only go uphill for them. We saw this as an opportunity for them to come and experience our Beautiful Okanagan Valley and the Okanagan climate (not to mention the wine?)
From the response of those who attended, it looks like this has now become an "Annual" event, as everyone said they would be back next year!
The only thing we forgot on the Itinerary (besides the actual "Printed Itinerary") was to take the "Group Photo"
And as for photos of the event? There are none attached to this post due to my ineptness at posting photos.
Maybe I can send my photos to Greg and he can do a little something with them?????
Or, others who attended can post to this thread or the thread under British Columbia Chapter.
Once again....Thanks for creating another Teardrop Memory!
Hope to see more of our Teardrop Friends next year here at the Farm!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi
