Illinois TearJerker Birthday Party

Illinois TearJerker Birthday Party in Galena Illinois.
15 laterns were fired up to represent the birthday years.

 

Very cool!

 

Thanks for posting this, Tina!

This year marks the 15th birthday of Teajerkers. Each of the Tearjerker chapters is hosting a birthday gathering. Last weekend was the Land of Lincoln's chapter party in Galena, IL. To commemorate it, Steve, our host, lit 15 of his 50+ vintage lanterns. Included in the photo is the birthday cake & the backdrop is his first teardrop that he built.

Steve is a cabinet maker by trade. He does beautiful work. He is currently on build #3 & was inspired to build it for the Walk the Winds gathering in Wyoming this August. In addition, he does a lot with cast iron (don't ask how many pieces he has but remember the number of lanterns???...) He also repairs Coleman lanterns & stoves & as well as any other brands he finds.

A really great guy!