For 10 days, George and I took a different trip. No airplanes, airports or clearing TSA. It was “We Three” in our beautiful Ford truck and Tarynn on her throne in the backseat. We enjoyed the views because it was beautiful weather – and full-on Spring!
With an overnight stop in Springfield, Oregon to chill, have a burger and a beer along with the best onion rings ever at Hope Valley Brewing on a patio with Ms. T. On to Redding and Red Bluff, CA to visit precious friends of almost 50 years. Ken went to the sky last year, but Connie and their son, Brook, were at their home in Old Shasta. Good grief! Brook is now forty-five and working harder than ever to restore the property to full glory after losing everything 8 years ago in the Carr Fire.
An easy drive to Red Bluff to see Big Bro Joe Cheek. Joe Cheek is infamous in so many ways. He owns and operates Baja Joe’s on the coast of Baja in La Ventana, Mexico and we certainly look forward to a trip next year to see the resort, beach and all the wonderful activities offered.
When we became “family,” I was introduced to skydiving, hang gliding, and partying. Joe is a quiet and kind person who Tarynn adores – and loves his plane hangar and home.
Blast From the Past!
On to Berkeley!
I wonder why? There is a lot to tell since I grew up in the East Bay Area. When I left my first husband and lived in Redding, I would travel back to the SFBA to see friends from high school and old days of being a Navy brat. In my twenties, it was a crazy time to visit the infamous Townhouse in Emeryville. I participated in parties that were a bit “unleveled” even in the 1970s and early 1980s. The best part was when I asked George if “We Three” could stop by the bar and restaurant. In the early afternoon of April 16th, it was open, and I did get to meet the owner and manager, in addition to having a great lunch then the memories swirled through my brain.
The person in Berkeley we originally came to see was Deborah Kirk. She is an incredible writer and with me as the photographer, there were dozens of magazine stories we had assignments to produce. It was years since we first met, and the team was perfect. We first met on a scuba liveaboard dive boat but needed to tell a visual story for arrival to St. Maarten.
Our best time was when we worked together on a cenote story in Mexico. At first, we were told that women cannot do this assignment. Yes, can, and yes, we did! Journey to Xibalba will always be our favorite teamwork assignment.
It was a special time at her home and with Tarynn in the mix.
It could not happen unless we took Tarynn to one of the largest off-leash dog parks with beach, sand, and views of San Francsico and the Golden Gate Bridge – Pointe Isabel.
