Day 48 – April 27 – Last Day in Pleasanton

This is our last day here at the fair grounds in Pleasanton.  We have really enjoyed our weeklong stay – not necessarily the campground.  We have done a little of everything – sightseeing in San Francisco, a couple of days of relaxing, and best of all reconnecting with family.

Today was a day to relax before we moved towards Napa Valley tomorrow.  We had told Ed and Diane that we would get together with them again before we left the area.  I talked to Ed on Friday and we decided to go to a local restaurant on Sunday evening (today).  He said they really wanted to meet Rick and Mary so it was arranged. 

Ed and Diane came by the campground a little after four in the afternoon – with several bottles of wine.  Rick and Mary came over to our camper and I opened one of the wine bottles for a before dinner drink.  As I was pulling the cork out of the bottle, the top of the bottle broke with a loud pop.  We gathered up the glass pieces and I opened another bottle.  After talking for a few minutes we followed in Rick’s car as Ed lead the way to the restaurant.

Outstanding food and excellent company were the order of the evening, and made for a very wonderful time.  Afterwards we all returned to our camper to talk some more.  It is truly a shame we had not stayed in touch when we were younger.  So many years of not knowing each other has been a real waste.

Both Ed and Diane have a way of making you feel as if you are old friends and have a welcoming presence that just makes you feel at ease.