Well, after too long a hiatus, we’re off in awhile for five nights camping on our favorite beach on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base. We’d managed three trips this past fall, two to the beach and one to Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks. But, my illness and other commitments unfortunately slammed on the breaks so far this year. We’re so blessed for the generosity of our dear friends, Rita and Jimmy Lott, who graciously allow us to park our trailer on their property about 15 minutes north of here. To emphasize how generous they are, when they learned of my illness, they selflessly volunteered to tow and set up our trailer anywhere we wanted. I tell you, that was beyond special! Thank you, Rita and Jimmy.

Speaking of fortunate, because Diane’s mom and my dad had military privileges, we were able to camp on this most fabulous of beaches for many years as the boys were growing up. We no longer have that original trailer, which we sold when the boys had grown, but have a new one we acquired shortly after retiring. I’m not sure Diane can be happier than when she’s camping in that trailer! Now, we are blessed by our dear friend (and my former colleague), Sharon who has privileges and kindly makes the reservations. Thank you, Sharon!

The new trailer has a picture window in the rear so when we back it into that front row space, we have a view that has to rival any gazillion dollar home or hotel on a Southern California beach. $40-50 a night with full hook ups, depending on the season.

In the stressful life of our former professions, a week or so camping at this venue was all the medicine we’d need to recharge our batteries. Here are two pictures from a recent trip.

 

While I will not have internet that will allow me to write this week, I’m going to take the laptop and compose, if I feel called. Thank you for checking in from time to time. God bless.

Brad