Ready, set ... Redding!

You know, this was our third visit to Redding.  Wow, time does fly.

The first time, Bo was with me.  We waited for someone to come back to the station, and it was raining.  So we went next door to the police department, only to find out that we were not going to find any more success there. 

We were heading out, as one of the most beautiful rainbows I've ever seen filled the sky over the firehouse.  At that same moment, Bo noticed the bay doors opening as they were unloading a truck.  He ran over to help ... and that was our first introduction to Redding.

The station was historical, (meaning they could use new carpet) and pretty danged secure too!  lol

Last year JeeNee joined me for this stop, and we stayed in a beautiful new station, and had a great welcome that included the California Highway Patrol, Police, Fire and more.  We had a really nice stay with them.

This year was a through visit ... meaning not overnight.  And we got there just in time for lunch.  We had "turbo-tuna" sandwiches.  They were great, and at this point on the road, we needed all the "turbo" we could get!

It was a full house, everyone we met was so fun, friendly, and supportive for the effort.

Kelly and Kathy did most of the photo work downstairs while I tried to solve computer issues.  So as I edit the pictures, I am seeing them for the first time.  Girls, ya did great!

This visit was too brief.  we love our friends in Redding, they always make us laugh.

Oh, for the record, the lovely lady with the lonnnnng locks, is their fire chaplain  ... and she rocks!

Thanks for another great visit!

Now, start your shirt drive on September 11th ... we need your help.

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lj & the road crew

PS ... Good luck on getting some new carpeting!  ( ;