Anza Borrego Happy Hour 2005

Anza Borrego Happy Hour 2005

California

In late March of 2005, Shirley and I had the pleasure of watching U2 open their world tour in San Diego, California. The following day, we drove to the Anza Borrego Desert and met Steve Barton at Bow Willow campground. He had come up early to set up camp and await our arrival. Other friends joined us as well: Maggie and Larry Beach from the San Bernardino area, RD from San Diego, and Carl and Ellen Basile from Huntington Beach. Steve met us with Martini glasses and quickly shook up a batch of ice-cold Manhattans.

We had a special dinner that night to be sure, and enjoyed it in some of California's finest desert scenery.







Manhattans on the way





We enjoy the late afternoon sun and the cocktail hour






Hey Larry, what're you doing?






We know.






The sun gets low. The blue tarp is for wind protection.




Ellen Basile





Maggie Beach and Carl Basile





Maggie and Larry Beach


















Steve wears a tuxedo in the kitchen






The kitchen is a popular spot






The smile says it all





RD hard at work





Steve and RD






Shirley and Ellen enjoy the fire










A well deserved break

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