Here is a snippet from Wikipedia about this special place:
Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area’s economy and reputation. Mountain and lake scenery are attractions throughout the year. The Nevada side also includes large casinos. Highways provide year-round access from Reno, Carson City, and Sacramento.
There are many reasons why thousands per day visit this beautiful place, but we are meeting there to share camaraderie, fellowship, and new friendships built upon shared experiences. Most of us will be at Camp Richardson pitching tents and building campfires for those three days. And we will be sharing our stories and just be enjoying the chance to put a face to the name of all our far-flung internet and telephone friends that also know The Truth About The Truth!
A fully-faded brother that goes by the name Flipper has sponsored this event for several years now- his thread on jehovahs-witness.net says this about the event:
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O.K. ! Finally got the 2 campsites reserved at Camp Richardson for the 6th Annual Tahoefest for 2013 ! It took some doing this years as the campsites were being bought up fast ! But we actually got even BETTER campsites than the last several years ! We reserved camp # 566 & 567 this year and they are located near the back side of the campground away from the main road near an open wild meadow area . Easy to find, but more privacy as both camps are tucked against an open meadow.
This year was a little different as Richardson resort had a mandatory 3 night reservation situation. Due to the 4th of July holiday they had a 3 night minimum. So I reserved the 2 camp spots for the nights of July 5th, 6th, and 7th. Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. That doesn’t mean those staying at campsites have to stay 3 nights, stay however many nights you desire- the price for each campground is $40.00 per night – $120.00 per campground thus total $ 240.00 for 3 nights for 2 campgrounds. I’ve deposited $ 80.00 to reserve the 2 campgrounds. I’ve talked to several posters who I know are staying through Sunday night I believe and this year Mrs. Flipper and I will stay through Sunday night as well.
The campsites were going fast so I had to reserve early this year. For those who want to stay in a motel here are the websites for those and the website to Camp Richardson to see the map to the campgrounds. http://www.camprichardson.com and http://www.southlaketahoemotels.com.
We usually go shopping for food at neaby grocery outlets and BBQ on an open fire at the camgrounds. Lots of fun things to do ! Swimming at the Lake within walking distance, great food, drinks, hikes,fun friendships ! We usually have 25 to 30 people show up each year so it’s a really cool, fun time for all ! By splitting the costs of food and 6 people per each campground it defers the cost each family shares. So we hope to see you this year ! Everybody is invited to come and have a great time for however long you want ! Come for the day , come for two or three days ! Whatever you can do !
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Flipper is a very laid-back friendly man, as is his family. There will be music and food and much needed fellowship. Can you come? Please don’t rule it out hastily- pray on it! You still have three months to plan it out- and there are also cabins and motels available as well if camping gives you a rash lol. What an awesome trip this will be, one that we will remember for a long time! Come to TTATT-Fest 2013 if you can. Pray about it and see if there’s a way. Contact me and I will be happy to help any way that I can if you need help in making it.
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Here is a photo of all of us at TTATTfest 2013 it was a blast. Some are still not out so the masks let them be in the group photo…how cool is that??
Tags: gathering, meetup, TTATT, TTATT-Fest
Hopefully next year! I’ve some looming deadlines in July at work.
I passed by Lake Tahoe once–it was the bluest lake I’ve ever seen. It was an amazing sight.
Londo(Quote)
How I wish I can participate in something like this. At this moment of time, I think I am ready for a really nice association (in person) with like-minded ‘awaken-ers’ of TTATT.
whateverhappenetome(Quote)
Please contact me via email and we can talk more about the details if you like!
In Christ,
Eric
jwstruggle[at]gmail.com
JJ(Quote)
Hi JJ,
thank you but unfortunately i am from the other side of the earth..
but i hope one day i can associate with all of you here…
warm love and regards,
whateverhappenetome(Quote)
Maybe we can organize a TTATT-Fest in Europe in 2014? I’d love to have an excuse to go again!
JJ(Quote)
Hi JJ,
No more excuse if that is the case…
Getting together is really a great way to strengthen us all..especially for those of us who have already distanced ourselves from the org…
We shall be waiting for the pictures. I wish you guys could post them when this happens..and maybe we can send our greetings…
Maybe a little help too…we still have time to show support in another way…
Warm regards…
me here..
whateverhappenetome(Quote)
Hi JJ,
It has occurred to me that in just the past 3 years, the WTBTS, aka. THE GOVERNING BODY has completely changed its teachings. They have completely changed the who, what, when, and why. Only “the where” now needs to be nu lighted:
the WHO= the GB is WHO now forms the FDS (not all the “anointed”
as we taught for 6 decades) circa 2012
the WHAT= the ‘overlapping generations’ that’s WHAT! (that’s what
Jesus was really talking about) circa 2010
the WHEN= in now the distant future WHEN all the parables in
Matthew will be fulfilled (see latest nu lite in 7-15-13
WT)
the WHY= WHY not, After all, we said so and who can question the GB circa 2008
the WHERE= well not quite sure where we all end up but the GB may
go back to the 30’s “lite” and put us all in Heaven even
if only a ‘secondary’ class.
What do u think?
Your Bro,
use2ba dub
use2badub(Quote)
That is we’re me and my son could be right now,wish I could be there
Serein(Quote)
Aww thanks Serein- you will be with us in spirit!
JJ(Quote)
Sounds lovely! Bit too far to come from New Zealand though! Got an Aunty at Lake tahoe. Ever anything like this organised in Kiwi land?
Rupunzelsawake(Quote)
Hi Rupunzelsawake. What part of NZ are you from if you don’t mind me asking?
JimmyG(Quote)
Hi JimmyG. I’m lower North Island.
Rupunzelsawake(Quote)
Yes to far from Australia also. “Seems like most of us will meet in Gods Kingdom.
Ruth
Ruth(Quote)
Zzzzzzzzzzzz…waiting on a new post from someone…..especially one on the July 15,2013 watchtower.
Wakeupwitness(Quote)
There are very good posts on the first 2 articles of this magazine on meletivivlon.com.
JimmyG(Quote)
Hi Wakeupwitness! Why don’t you join us over on the forum. There is a thread there on the new WT. We could do with some more imput!
Rupunzelsawake(Quote)
Dear Rupunzelsawake.
Think I may have put this in the wrong colomn maybe?
http://www.jwstruggle.com/2011.....ment-19210
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Reader(Quote)
for some reason my post didnt get posted again…
im with wakeupwitness on this..i would love to follow a discussion about the july WT..
where is the forum Rup? could you kindly post a link..?
i
whateverhappenedtome(Quote)
Snoozeville….Zzzzzzzzzz…..we need a new post, I keep clicking everyday in hopes of reading a new post but all I see is the TATT-feast 2013.
Wakeupwitness(Quote)
Come over to the forum!! Lots of chit chat going on over there! Make an account and log in if you haven’t done so already!
Rupunzelsawake(Quote)
Same here!!!..:)
and I went to a forum in j-w.net i think that’s the one Rupunzelsawake is talking about..
now i formulated an opinion for myself that i wanna share. that the new light (GB being the only FDS) is another bomb in the mine field that critical thinkers will step on that the GB will have to deal with…what if someone will ask ” So if the FDS refers only to the GB, and not to the entire anointed, and since after accomplishing their tasks they will be appointed to the entire belongings which according to the bible ”in heaven and on earth”, does that mean only the GB will rule with Christ in heaven? So does that mean that later the 144000 will no longer be a literal number but refers to a composite class which is the GB….?
whateverhappenedtome(Quote)
this is a link to the struggle forum. come join us.
http://jwstrugglehelpforjehova......yuku.com/
man oh man(Quote)
Ruth answers
Rupunzelsawake says:
April 20, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Sounds lovely! Bit too far to come from New Zealand though! Got an Aunty at Lake tahoe. Ever anything like this organised in Kiwi land?
If and when we can we will get it to happen in Australia in the future!
Are there any Australians here?
Ruth(Quote)
Sounds great! I could probably make it to Oz!
Rupunzelsawake(Quote)
I wish I could go!!! WOW what a place!
Orwell(Quote)
i LOVE camp richardson!! been there quite a few times and i always hate to leave (especially after a couple of rum runners–their famous concoction thats most deserving of its celebrity status!)
what could be better than hanging out at the beach all day listening to live music (wed. through sunday during the summer months), and taking in the breathtaking scenery of majestic lake tahoe??!! heady stuff i tell you! lol
I would really like to meet some of my fellow ex-jw’s, stuggling jws and anyone else straddling the fence so i hope i can make it. only current and former witnesses truly understand what one endures mentally and emotionally while on the inside; i am therefore grateful that a group has taken the initiative to organize a gathering to provide fellowship and support to those who know TTATT….i hope to see you there!
penelope(Quote)
Is there a 2014 fest in the works??
Purestrong Heart(Quote)