May 6-9, 2021 East Bay, California (Vallejo Orinda, and surrounds)




 

May 6-9, 2021

 

East Bay, California (Vallejo, Orinda, and surrounds)

 

 

We made it to the Tradewinds RV Park where we met up with Eric and his dog Remi. Our first evening at Marq and Staph’s house. All of us enjoyed a nice evening outside and reacquainting with Peyton and Brady.

 

Friday Eric, Mike & Karen drove out to the Rosie the Riveter National Park in Richmond, California.  Eric had been there before and thought we would enjoy it. Very impressive, so much was achieved in the name of winning the War. An interesting part of the history of our country to have many women  and men who couldn’t join the military services because of limiting conditions, entering the work force to get the necessary job done.

 

Saturday morning Eric, Mike and Karen met up with the “gang” at a Ford Shelby GTs car rally, various activities such as horseshoes, giant Jenga block stacking, and farm animals to watch and feed. Taking an afternoon break we then met back up to enjoy a nice dinner and spend some time visiting. Marq BBQ Ed burgers, and hot dogs.

 Sunday was Mother’s Day. Again we had a nice gathering at Lombardy Lane. Grandma Deb joined us for a nice time to visit, have a good BBQed Tri Tip steak and enjoy the kids being with us. A beautiful day for the kids to enjoy their little pool. Mike, Eric and Karen enjoyed a nice evening down on Mare Island at a brewpub with seating right on the water. Beautiful end to Mother’s Day.

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