Archive for August, 2010

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Welcome from Johnny Efstik

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Hi…as a happy customer, long timer ambassador for Little Guy and semi-celebrity, I was given the privilege of welcoming you all this month.  My camper has set my spirit free and everything I have ever asked of the good folks at Little Guy has been answered above and beyond my expectations…

As summer is beginning to come to an end, the weather is also beginning to become much more “camp-able” – so get out there, have a great time with your teardrop and share some pictures or stories about yours with us and you may be featured in the next issue of the Teardrop Tribune.

Happy Trails…

Efstik

Featured Customer: Chad Larsen

Friday, August 27th, 2010

This issue’s featured customer is Chad Larsen.  He is truly a pioneer and expanding our demographic….all while having a great time camping with his Little Guy.  Chad doesn’t mess around…he camps A LOT – he gets out, socializes, has a blast, totes his jetski and even went as far as making a custom hat in homage of his Little Guy.

Chad’s Testimonial – I first saw the Little Guy on The Price Is Right and knew I had to have one.  Two months later I had bought myself a brand new Little Guy 5 wide! What really sold me on it was how easy it pulls behind my Honda CR-V.   I hardly notice it behind me.  Without having to fill the gas tank all the time and  knowing that I could just hook up and take off, changed the way I looked at camping it was no longer a hassle to get ready for camping! I went from camping once a year to every other weekend “if not more”!

Welcome to the teardrop community Chad and we look forward to keep hearing about and seeing pictures of your camping adventures!

Teardrop Stories: Quick Snipets from Doug, Ann and Mike

Friday, August 27th, 2010

This month there are two stories/testimonials that we’d like to share.  The first is from Doug and his dog, RockC, and the second from Ann and the last from Mike.

Doug

Just got home from our road trip. 4800 miles through MO,IA,NB,SD,MT,WY, ID,UT,CO,AR,NM,KS.

Me and the dog had a wonderful time and it was so much fun with our Little Guy Teardrop Trailer.

We met so many fellow travelers, nice folks who just wanted to check out our little camper. From riders on motorcycles to families in self contained motorhomes, they all wanted to check out our rig. I was proud of it. And during the storms, rain and rough roads we traveled, it handled and pulled just fine. I took it places in central Colorado that I should have been in a Jeep!      And…… I slept great everynite.

I am a happy camper.  I’ve got the road atlas out. Planning my next road trip.  BTW, I pulled my 4 wide with a 2wd,4 cylinder Ranger PU. Have not figured my gas mileage yet. But it’s around 22 mpg with a canoe on the roof all the way.

And thanks for your newsletter,

see ya later………..doug and RockC

Ann

I’ve been the talk of the neighborhood since my Little Guy arrived.  There was a crowd watching the unload, then visitors, visitors and more visitors.  I’m still the talk as everyone wants to know when my next trip will be.

On the first trip, to SC, a couple came over and wanted to look.  They did and I gave them a brochure.  On the second trip over Thanksgiving, 2 different groups wanted to see.  They both got brochures.  A couple of my neighbors also wanted brochures.  I’m keeping the last one so I can give people information.

I’ve recently joined Tear Jerkers, which I’m sure you’ve heard of.  So now I have to plan my weekends carefully.  Quite an active group–with a tremendous sense of humor.

My “Journeys with The Bug and Buggy” album has just started but I thought you might want to see what I look like, what Watson the dog (who hates riding in cars) looks like and what I have done to the inside.  Enjoy and use the photos as you wish.

Thanks again for your patience and support and for my little Buggy!
Ann Shirey

Mike

I just returned to Iraq after my 15 day R&R. We stayed 14 days in the Little Guy. We went all over Alaska. We are avid campers and this was the best camping trip I have ever had. The camper was great, both my wife and son loved it. After being away for 10 months I could not dream of a better way to reconnect. I wish I had known about these campers years ago. When things slow down I will put a review on your WEB site. Thanks for all the help getting the camper to Alaska, it made for a great time with the family and I cannot wait for next summer.  If you need anything from Alaska just let me know.

Mike

Campfire Chatter: The Auspit

Friday, August 27th, 2010

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Throwing a shrimp on the barby just got better! This makes gourmet cooking in the outdoors a breeze…whether you do so by campfire or coal tray, the Auspit is right there with you delivering a fantastic meal everytime.

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Dutch Oven: Breakfast Surprise Recipe

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Ingredients

1 lb. bacon or sausage
2 or more cups of cheese
5 whole potatoes
a dozen eggs

Equipment

1 skillet and stove
1 dutch oven
1 metal spoon

Instructions

line the dutch oven with aluminum foil
pre-heat the dutch oven to 375
pre-cook the bacon or sasauge
dice the potatoes with out peeling
add the eggs, potatoes, bacon, and cheese into the dutch oven
cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot and eggs are done

Comment: feeds 5-7 people

breakfast suprise

Picture of the Month: Chris Uhlin

Friday, August 27th, 2010

This month’s picture comes from Chris Uhlin.  He had some very clever graphics installed on his Little Guy…we just about fell out of our chairs when we saw it – really cool!!

Thanks for sharing, Chris!