Update with COVID-19 Virus

                            CANCELLATION OF THE NEVADA, UTAH & ARIZONA TOUR

Greetings,

I wanted to let all my faithful Tater Tots and also my new customers know that I cancelled my above trip on March 16th, 2020.  We all are going through some "trying times" with this ugly virus but we will make it through this in time!  I hope that everyone is practicing the new guidelines that have been instituted by the CDC.  Some of these practices would be good if we even continued them after this is all behind us!  So I have been busy cancelling hotels and bus transportation for the trip and all are very understanding.  Refund checks were sent out on March 23, 2020 to those TOTS requested refunds and for the others, the amount was transferred to the April 2021 Tour.  (I will be running the same tour, with possible minor changes.) EVERYONE THAT WAS ON THIS TRIP FOR 2020 IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED ON THE 2021 TOUR! You will be contacted by the Head Tater at a later date of when the actual 2021 Tour will be.  (Possibly April 6th - 17th, 2021)

For all the TOTS that were on the waiting list for 2020, I am possibly thinking of running the same tour in 2022!  Stay-tuned!

Update on my next tour, the Northwest Conference in Oregon for June 22nd - July 1st.  Plans are still progressing with this trip.  I have been in contact with the Regional Director and Conference Committee. Decisions will be made towards the end of April. 

Thanks everyone for your support and understanding!  Now go outside for a hike!

Sincerely,

Mary (Head Tater)

Greetings

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

from TATER TOURS!

At this time, the Head Tater and Reesa would like to wish all our walking friends and family a very Merry Christmas! This picture was taken on our recent Hawaii trip (luau).  What a great adventure!  It has been another great year for Tater Tours!  It always amazes me the dedication that all the TOTS have for my trips.  I appreciate the continued support of my tours!  Retirement was "slightly" thought of but it seems to me, while I plan on slowing down with the number of trips, the TOTS wanted me to continue.  With all but one trip completely "Sold Out" for 2020, why would I not want to continue?  So from the bottom of my heart, "Thank You ALL"!!

So here's hoping that 2020 is a prosperous year for all and that the great sport of Volksmarching continues on in all of our lives!

MARY PTACEK (HEAD TATER)

Tater Tours 2020

Update for 2020 Tater Tours


Getting excited on the plans for 2020 with 4 trips by the Head Tater with 2 of the trips already displayed on the blogspot!  Again, I do not want to discourage people for signing up for trips that are "Sold Out".  Things happen and people have to cancel …..


1.  It was very exciting to hear that San Antonio was able to secure their IML status.  So with that in mind, the trip is now "Sold Out" but with a very short waiting list


2.  The Nevada, Utah & Arizona trip is also "Sold Out" with a long waiting list.  Will the Head Tater do for 2021?  Stay-tuned ……


3.  Awaiting for information on the Northwest Conference Committee to go forward on the brochure for June 2020. Very excited to go forward with the planning of this trip.  I only have 8 seats left!


4.  Mid-America in September of 2020 will be very exciting too.  With this trip being the last one for 2020, it will probably be at least August before a brochure is available.  Unfortunately, the trip is filled with a waiting list.


So hear it is, the "Latest & Greatest" for Tater Tours!  Hope to see lots of walkers at the AVA Convention that is just around the corner.


From the Desk of Tater Tours!

2018 Photos: Canadian Convention

Some TOTS on the walk in Sackville, New Brunswick

Head Tater in Halifax following Winston Churchill

Some of the TOTS on Overlook in Cape Breton National Park

All the TOTS at Keltic Lodge in Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia

2018 Photos: Great Lakes

HEAD Tater with walking friends, John & Susan Osborn from Ontario!

Niagara Falls, Ontario

All the TOTS at Floral Clock outside of Niagara Falls

Mary with Tater DJ from Florida finishing her 50 States with Michigan

 

2018 Photos: California Coastline

Connie MaClean from Vancouver, BC and Cynthia Hines from Oklahoma finishing 50 States!

Mary & Reesa at the Golden Gate Bridge

Some TOTS resting after a walk in Nisene Marks State Park

Beautiful Pic in Point Lobos State Park

All the TOTS at Gene Autry Museum

2018 Photos: Carolinas and Georgia

Our guide Judy at North Carolina Arboretum

Tater Tours outside the Biltmore Mansion

Sightseeing at Magnolia Plantation in SC

Beauty at its best!