[Jacques Reed]

Xmas Greetings to All,

I may have posted this before or on some other group but here is a Ben Hur trailer with my brother and I at Indian River Delaware in about 1955.

Dad bought a demonstrator 1946 CJ-2A from the local Jeep dealer, Ira Freyer, in Reading PA. He loved them so much in his wartime service. It can just be seen behind the screened enclosure. It was Harvest Tan colour with reddish-orange wheels.

He bought the trailer brand new a few years later war surplus from Indiantown Gap where many disposal sales were held. I think even the tent was war surplus. The Jeep towed the trailer OK the 160 miles to the beach even though they were not meant to be towed behind Jeeps.

I cherish those idyllic days camping with the family. To all on MLU have a wonderful Christmas with lots of Joy, love, and memories.

Cheers,