2nd Gathering at the Glyphs...9/18-9/20/09!

[doug hodder]

After some discussion about the first gathering of the Glyphs it was discussed that another one would be in order, a date was pre-determined...18,19,20 of Sept.. We had some rather funky weather on the first one...snow and some early morning temps down to the mid 20's, but hot chocolate, coffee, biscuits and gravy made for early morning wakeups! It was really cool to get up, with a dusting of snow on the valley floor and look across who knows how many miles and see the headlights of a car some 30 miles away chugging across HWY 50...the loneliest highway in the US, while we sipped our morning beverage.

The weather outlook is typically better in the fall for warmer days and nights. Regardless of the weather, I think it was a really good time, the snow melted off quickly, a fire was burning about the entire time, and the food was excellent as was the conversation, camaraderie, star viewing etc.... It was some real off the grid type camping in the old west, lots of nearby local history, mining districts, petroglyphs, etc.... No power, no water, (joked with Steve Tripp about washing out my socks) but no one went for lack of water, had a pit toilet. This is the type of camping that brings out the best in people. This time....should be better for getting in the hot springs. So who is planning on making this trip in the fall? I know I'll be there. Just a heads up so you all can plan on it. Doug

[teardrop_focus]

Thanks for the heads up!

I would very much like to make this one, even though I'm still tent camping... it depends on work, 'cause there hasn't been much. I'll more than likely be busy at work then, but will try to make it anyway!

I was this --->||<--- close to driving to the 1st Glyphs Gathering two months ago...

doug

We had some rather funky weather on the first one...snow and some early morning temps down to the mid 20's, but hot chocolate, coffee, biscuits and gravy made for early morning wakeups! It was really cool to get up, with a dusting of snow on the valley floor...

...the snow melted off quickly, a fire was burning about the entire time, and the food was excellent as was the conversation, camaraderie, star viewing etc.... It was some real off the grid type camping in the old west, lots of nearby local history, mining districts, petroglyphs, etc.... No power, no water, (joked with Steve Tripp about washing out my socks) but no one went for lack of water, had a pit toilet. This is the type of camping that brings out the best in people.

Yeah, and the pics were beautiful! I really want to camp there...

[grant whipp]

Aye!

The Teardrop Gods be willin' an' the creeks don't rise ... ...!

[alffink]

Sorry Doug

Can't make it this time around, had a ball in April....and for those that were concerned about the weather, the snow was merly a side light that just helped to make the weekend memorable.
But, in September my calendar runith over.... just not enough weekends

see ya around another campfire soon.

[Kevin A]

I'm planning on it.

[danlott]

I am planning to make it, will not have a teardrop with me though.

Dan

[High Desert]

I am planning to make it, will not have a teardrop with me though.

Dan

I won't have one either Dan but I'm going to try and make a day trip of it

[doug hodder]

Soft sided tears (tents) are welcomed! Doug

[High Desert]

Soft sided tears (tents) are welcomed! Doug

Thanks for the info Doug. My back doesnt do tents well anymore but for this I'd think about it. DW said without the TT a day trip sounds wonderful

[MOKI SEAKER]

Hey Doug, I am wondering since the Great Basin Tearjerkers need to do a gathering in Sept. if we could combine the groups there in Austin. There are only 3 or four of us now and two of those went to your last meet in Austin?? Just wondering...Jim G

[doug hodder]

Jim, I can't imagine why not. I wonder how crowded it possibly could be at that time of year? No reservations, first come, first served etc....I'd probably get there on Thurs, but would be tough to hold an entire campground. There is also a campground at Bob Scotts summit which isn't too far away. Doug

[triker45]

We'll be there for this one. Jerry and Donna

[Christina]

I will be there. We just drove through the Austin area and the hills were full of wildflowers. It has been really wet here this Spring, so maybe it will stay green.

[jhb]

I've got to be In Jackson Hole on the 19th, but I'm planning to spend the night at Austin on the 17th. So I'll see the early birds and put a "Reserved for Teardrop" sign on all the sites...

[Ken Fincher]

You Bet

I will be there, Had a great time at the last one.

It's to bad it's still a few months away

We may just fill the place up, the next one sounds like it's going to be another great gathering with alot of great food & great people, But we all know this to be true when you get a group of Teardroppers together we always seem to have a great time.

So anyone out there that is even remotely thinking about attending this gathering you should join us all at the Glyph's .

That does include you to Steve of San Deigo it would'nt be the same with out you attending

HERE IS A LIST OF FOLKS ATTENDING
If you plan on attending & your name is not on the list or if your on the list & won't be able to make it, Please post & let us know & I'll update this list.

1. Doug Ca. TD
2. Me (Ken) NV. TD
3. Grant Ca. TD
4. Joanne NV. TD
5. Randy Id. TD
6. John B. Ca. The TD Shrimp Freezer
7. Jim B. Ut. TD
8. Sunny Ut. TD
9. Kay TD
10.Jerry & Donna OR. TD
11. Christina TD
12. Dan NV. w/o TD
13. Kevin Ca. TD
14. Kathleen & Dave NV. TD
15. George Ca. TD
16. Jerome Ca. TD
17. Debbie & Randy NV. TD (Thurs night only)

18. Chris Squire?? Ca. w/o TD
19. Dee & Fam. NV. w/o TD (In popup) 1rst timer
20. Carol NV. TD
21. Bruce La Pine Oregan. TD
22. Barb T. NV. TD

23. Linda & Gaston Oregon, 5th wheeler



19 Teardrops & 4 Without Teardrops
It looks like we're going to have a great time.

UPDATED LAST (Sept 14 = 10:05 PM)


Thanks to all.
Ken F.

Here's some pic's of the last gathering if some of you missed them.
Here's a link.
http://vegasteardrop.com/2009nvglyths.html