Now Departing Travis Air Force Base

Travis AFB is located in Northern California near Stockton. We have been here for a few days doing nothing exciting except enjoying fellowship with our good friends, Chuck and Joyce. They too are heading for the International Airstream Rally (WBCCI) in Salem, Oregon. Chuck and Joyce formerly lived in Northern VA and were among the more stalwart leaders of our local Airstream club. We had not seen them since they moved to Florida more than a year ago. What a joy it was to catch up on old times! We played 313, Rats, watched the Burrowing Owls along a roadside, attended chapel together, and shared several meals. Joyce even cooked an artichoke, which allowed us to peel and dip until we finally grew weary of the challenge and went for the more traditional stuff. Our friends travel in a gorgeous Airstream Land Yaght. They will linger here a few more days at the famcamp. The latter has lots of trees, and the grass is carefully manicured. The campground is meticulously cared for by a couple who have been here for 13 years. No camp managers are more conscientious, but you had better not drive on the grass or break the 5 mph speed limit.

As for us, we will be heading north toward Oregon in about one hour. Gloria's services are needed at the rally post office. It is already operational, as other early workers are arriving and need to receive their mail. As we travel, we will continue to stock up on the wonderful fruit and veggies that are available at myriad roadside stands.