... laughing and chatting away,
because that was the only way
to chase away your ... fear!
:) :) :)

Fear of black surprises! Fear of the unknown.
Of getting lost, IN the dark! Of not being able to get out!
Because, YES, once in there, it was very, very difficult to get out!

What an experience!

This was probably at this time, that an earthquake hit the Bay Area, centered in the Alum Rock mountains.
I simply was NOT aware of it!