Follow Up Irg4.0

[KathyBob]

Guess, I'll start but I'm sure some of the more literate posters will chime in. What a wonderful weekend. First of all, the stars: the Coast Redwoods - what national treasures they are. We were so fortunate to be able to share space with them. Joannie and Dean Hubbard worked incredibly hard to make sure the weekend was fun and everyone felt welcome. From what I could tell, there were 10 Camp-Inns and they drew a lot of attention (especially since 5 of them wound up in the same circle and anyone climbing the stairs to the "activity" area had to walk past.) The weather stayed cool (which helped to keep the evidence of hundred of uses of the vault toilets down). Speaking of, Joannie and crew - this HAD to be masterminded by a lady - outfitted each toilet with wipes, deodorizer, night-time lights, hand sanitizer, paper towels, etc. etc. We (the Piggotts) loved re-connecting with friends from Mossyrock and elsewhere, meeting friends with whom we've communicated on the forum, and meeting lots of new people. Here are some random photos - I'm sure there will be more coming.

Jenn's naked chicken, ready for roasting in the Cobb Cooker

Attempt to break the world record for lit Coleman lanterns (didn't make it but was really cool)

Part of the "Camp-Inn Hood"

My favorite, made by Roly from California. The toaster, bread, coffee pot (with insides) and cup/saucer all carved from wood.

 

[pat walsh]

Kathy, thanks for the pics. Did you climb a redwood to get the hood picture? Real neat.

 

[Jim and Sue L.]

KandB: Great pics.Ditto that about Joanie and Dean our hats are off to them! Thanks Bob for letting me assist Sunday morning in your "Hitching up your CI Demo". Don't worry your secret is safe with us.

Jenn: Did your have to repack everything in your CI after that trip over Rt36?

Sue and I had a blast seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Jim

 

[KathyBob]

Pat: The Ranger told us the night before it takes an expert about 3 hours to climb one. No, I just climbed the steps up to the "activity" level and had a great view!

Jim: look for Bob's post in the Confessional

 

[Betsey]

Here's a bird's eye view of the Grove. Dean shot this after the IRG. Those trees are so amazing! Can't wait to go back there someday.

Pamplin Grove

 

[KathyBob]

that is sooooo cool

 

[Betsey]

Kathy,

You guys camped right by where we were 2 years ago. The old downed redwood in the background to the right of the pic was next to our teardrop.

 

[KathyBob]

That's funny, Betsey!

 

[David Olson]

The Redwoods and Sequoia's are the most spectacular things I have ever seen.
That is one of our first destinations for next year.
Has anyone pulled their Camp Inn down the road to Ca.'s Gold Bluff state beach?
I have been in there with just a car, but know we would have no problem with our CI.. They say no vehicles over 24 ft. and no trailers.
Just was wondering if they are very strict on the trailer part?
http://redwoods.info/showrecord.asp?id=1723

 

[jerry and tina]

After being home from vacation for a week now, we have a few pics from IRG ready to share:

Jerry standing inside a redwood tree at Ave of Giants.

Tina looking through the redwood tree.

Katy playing Maid Marian...

The "gang".

Teardrop Nanny's TD (aka. Joanie)

Coleman light up ceremony.

Behind the scene, coleman light up.

Bananna Slugs.

Our TD at night.

Our TD in B&W.

 

[jerry and tina]

We still have pics to sort through...we journied through 10 states, about 5 or six parks (state and national), in our 3 week hiatus. Loved every minute of it and ready to go again. If only that thing called work wouldn't interfer...

 

[jfocallag]

Cool pictures of the camper. I especially like the one with the lights on. Great pictures.

 

[jfocallag]

I did not take many pictures while I was at IRG. Below are my contributions.

The lantern light-up:

The 'hood' after everyone left but Jenn and me:

IRG was great. I enjoyed camping with the people I met on my previous adventurous and meeting new people. As Sue says:

Camp On!

 

[AnnaSteve]

Nice pictures everyone thanks for the show.

 

[jerry and tina]

Hi Joan! Looks like you weren't the only ones to stay that last night...

I now have to work on writing my story for the longest haul and 25000 mile pin and have Jerry gather the pics for it.

tina

 

[Evan]

Great pictures! ...and Katie says that she was actually Princess Leia with a lightsaber bow...

 

[jerry and tina]

that does sound more like her than maid marion ... lol

tina

 

[jfocallag]

Hi Joan! Looks like you weren't the only ones to stay that last night...

I now have to work on writing my story for the longest haul and 25000 mile pin and have Jerry gather the pics for it.

tina

Hi, Tina. Glad you made it home safely. Look forward to the long haul story. There were a handful of people who stayed till Monday.

Hopefully, we will meet again next year.

 

[jfocallag]

that does sound more like her than maid marion ... lol

tina

I actually was thinking that it looked like the goddess Diana, the mighty huntress with her bow.

 

[rickdernberger]

Seeing these photos and posts only adds to my appreciation for the community of tear droppin' folk. All the more so for the Camp Inn variety,

I've been trying to piece together what the IRG is all about. Even the official website seems to assume that visitors already have a basic understanding of things. I see that it is the "International Redwood Gatherimg" and that it is held every other year.

Is it a Teardrop specific gathering? Or do Teardroppers merely form a large constituency of the event? Do we know when the 2014 one will occur? (is it set at some predictable time like the 3rd weekend of July, or the second weekend after July 4th?)

Inquiring minds want to know! (okay, ONE inquiring mind wants to know.)