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California State University, Northridge
Department of Geological Sciences
50th ANNIVERSARY
ALUMNI REUNION AND FALL FIELD FROLIC

August 20-23, 2008


PICTURES OF WHERE WE STAYED AT THE BERNASCONI EDUCATION CENTER (CAMP INYO) IN BIG PINE

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Mess HallThe mess hall at the Bernasconi Education Center (Camp Inyo) located 2 miles southwest of Big Pine, California in the Owen's Valley. The large building on the left is where we ate all of our meals. Frisbee was a common activity during leisure time.
Men's DormThe small building on the left houses the restrooms and the shower facilities. The long building behind it is the men's dorm. The building to the right of center was divided into rooms where married couples and other guests slept.
Women's DormThe buildings at right center and two to the left were where the women slept. Many of the other participants set up tents on the grass. Another before and after dinner activity that is not shown was volleyball.
Chef NatashaOur dinner meals were catered and they were excellent. For breakfast, however, we had our own fabulous Chef Natasha Dunne. She planned all the breakfast and lunch menus and supervised the cooking of breakfast. We ate like royalty.
Mike CooksA small group of faculty and alumni got up early every morning to help Natasha with the cooking. Here is Mike Werner (BS and MS graduate) cooking the sausages. Natasha is taking out her frustration on a pot of something.
Typical BreakfastHere's one of our typical fabulous breakfasts: French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, a baked cheese-covered egg omelette dish, and sausages. Top it off with melon, fruit juice, and tea or coffee and we were ready to hit the field.
Breakfast LineWhen breakfast was ready, everyone formed a line and Natasha served the sumptuous repast.
Breakfast in the Mess HallDuring breakfast in the mess hall conversation passed between old friends who were catching up on what had transpired in their lives since graduation.
Mess Hall ConversationThroughout the trip, present students, faculty, guests, alumni, and the children of alumni all had a great time talking with one another.
Lunch LineEach morning at the back of the mess hall was a table where everyone made their own lunch. Lunch included sandwiches, chips, cookies, fruit, and a drink. With three big meals every day, we probably all gained a little weight.

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