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Jim, JC, Bryan were camped in the Richland Creek Arkansas Wilderness years ago when JC pulled out three glow sticks. His wife, Gwen told him “you’ll find something to do with these”. We did … a scraggly Cedar Tree and, at that moment, Charlie Brown Christmas Campout was born.

LAST MONDAY, THREE GUYS RETURNED TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND FRIENDSHIP OF OUR DEAR FRIEND, JOHN CARL (JC).

Bryan jim Renie
Glow sticks … original tree
Original campsite, fire ring and tree.

It was a perfect March day to backpack into the first campsite … a crisp evening in the 40’s and a meaningful place to feel the spirit of our friend, who had shared this spot with us over so many years.

Richland Creek

This is one of the most beautiful untouched wilderness areas in Arkansas … turquoise water, waterfalls, caves, flowering trees and naturally chiseled rock and bluff outcroppings. Even a friendly visitor below.

Inquisitive River Otter.

Family and friends.

Over the years, I’ve covered our annual Charlie Brown Christmas outings. Photos below show a few.

This was Charlie Tree number two. it was only 5 feet tall when we camped by this one.
Charlie tree number two. Same one as the big one in picture above. We always have glow sticks but got a bit more creative
JC … tree number two
DJ, Daryl and John joined the fun.
Jeff Napoleon Eileen Spencer joined

If you are interested, more about this tradition can be seen at my WordPress Blog page… Jim Dailey at WordPress. Last pair of boots.

I’ll close with a few more photos from the most recent RETURN TO WHERE CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WAS BORN.

Renie’s Gourmet Breakfast
Richland Creek … words unnecessary
What a photo setting
Now, that’s a real backpack
To my friend JC
Redbuds popping out all over.
Our only delay while driving to the trailhead. A sharp rock cut the sidewall.
Arkansas the Natural State

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Jimd

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