I was a young child in Eugene, Oregon around 1960. Our house was one of the first on the block. The next lot up the hill hadn't started construction yet, but t

I was a young child in Eugene, Oregon around 1960. Our house was one of the first on the block. The next lot up the hill hadn't started construction yet, but they had cut down the trees. We made paths under the fallen trees, brought in blankets and had picnics there. We called it The Rough Country. The house just down the hill was under construction, but for some reason the construction paused for several months. They had built the foundation and the most awesome feature: a bomb shelter! We made this our clubhouse, brought snacks and held our neighborhood kids' meetings to discuss important issues like Duck and Cover. And of course we made frequent field trips up to The Rough Country. What a great time it was to grow up!