Fri, 25 Aug 2006
Sad note, camping and more camping.
I'd like to first mention that a friend of ours, a family we've
connected with because of cancer, found out their little boy has
relapsed. The poor little buddy is just about 2 years old, and it
appears will be headed for a bone marrow transplant as soon as he's in
remission and a donor match can be found. This is very sad news.
They live close by here in Santa Clara, and we'll help them the best
we can, but please keep little Lance in your prayers and
thoughts.
I took the boys on a quick camping trip 2 weeks ago. We went all the
way to Saratoga Springs (about 15 or 20 minutes from home). Nate's
friend Zach, and his dad Eric came with us. It was a lot of fun. The
campground is a bit cramped, but there's a swimming pool and a little
arcade, and they had a big inflatable slide and jumphouse. Those were
great, but I think the highlights were throwing rocks into the creek
we were next to, and, of course, the campfire. Little (and big) boys
like to burn stuff, so that provides lots of entertainment. It's a
pretty spot, but next time we'll plan ahead better and reserve a spot
at a state campgrounds, like Big Basin, or somewhere. As soon as I
get the photos together, I'll post them.
Last weekend was my annual camping trip with some buddies. It was a
good time. Francis and I drove up together, and we met Mike, Rich,
Keith and Randy up there. The usual fishing, campfires and beer type
event. Rich brought his ham radio and made contacts with people
across the US. We caught a lot of fish, ate too much and drank too
much. All, in all, a good time. Pics are here.
Good night.
- Greg
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