Submitted by Dan Garcia
We had a very nice and relaxing late summer camp out at Santee lakes RV park. Eight rigs enjoyed nice size sites and we were close together, many of the sites were in full shade. The weather was warm and muggy on Sunday and Monday, we even got some rain Monday afternoon. The rain was one of those light summer type rain and it cleared up in time for the Monday potluck. It cooled it down and made for a pleasant evening. There was 22 of us as some members joined us. We enjoyed plenty of good food and the large pumpkin pie went really fast. It was a good evening. The rest of the days were very pleasant as the high humidity went away. It was in the low to mid eighties with a cool breeze which kept us nice and comfortable.
Tuesday was a free day, so after morning coffee at the Garcia’s we all did our own thing. Chris, Dan, Nadine and Larry went shopping and enjoyed In and Out, while some went fishing or bike riding.
Wednesday we toured the Allen Airway private museum. The tour guide was none other than Bill Allen, the owner and boy, was he a treasure of information. He has a collection of vintage biplanes, one that was owned by Steve McQueen. He also has a collection of very rare, some one of a kind, air show posters dating back to the late 1800 to the early 1900. Many have been on road shows including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He has artifacts from Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh and others, that I do not remember. We all had a great time and were amazed.
Lunch was at Phil’s BBQ in Santee. Happy hour was at 5pm and it cooled down enough that we sat around a gas fire pit,which was enjoyed by all.
Thursday was another free day after the morning coffee and treats, about half of us departed later in the day. All in all it was a enjoyable rally, not too busy, not too hot and very good company.
Dan
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