I am back at one of my favorite campgrounds, Johnson Sauk Trail north of Kewanee. Over half the campsites are located in a stand of tall pines planted in rows like sentries years ago. I love the sunlight through the tops of the trees and the sound of the wind through the boughs.
Another reason for being here at this time is that my grandson Elliot is due back for a leave from Luke Air Force base in Arizona. He's not a 'prodigal' in terms of wasting a large inheritance (he wishes) but in terms of returning after a long absence. This visit is special for two reasons. Over a month ago, he and his long time girlfriend, Bethany, were married in a civil ceremony in Arizona. And later this summer, he is being transferred to Alaska. Elliot and Bethany are currently enroute in Kansas and hope to be here later today.
Another reason for being here at this time is that my grandson Elliot is due back for a leave from Luke Air Force base in Arizona. He's not a 'prodigal' in terms of wasting a large inheritance (he wishes) but in terms of returning after a long absence. This visit is special for two reasons. Over a month ago, he and his long time girlfriend, Bethany, were married in a civil ceremony in Arizona. And later this summer, he is being transferred to Alaska. Elliot and Bethany are currently enroute in Kansas and hope to be here later today.
Johnson Sauk draws a lot of visitors because of the hiking trails. Butch and I hiked one on the west side of the lake several years ago and it was wide and fairly easy. So yesterday morning I decide to try one on the east side. It started out across the dam, wide and level, but when I reached the other side, the terrain changed dramatically. It definitely became a path, up hill and downhill, with several fallen trees. I earned my hiking badge!
I spent the afternoon helping Andy with some yard work. We came back out here for supper over the fire and I turned in early. Today, I'll do a little more hiking as we await Elliot and Bethany's arrival, sometime later today.
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