A Wonderful Time At Christie’s Conservation Area
Got an invitation from Dickhead (okay, he was being nice so I’ll call him Charles for now) the other day. He was inviting the gang-that includes Paulo, Jeannine, Kaleb & Trish-to an annual potluck barbecue they host every year at Christie’s Conservation Area. Yesterday was the day. We loaded up in the van (under very dark, brooding skies) and made our way out there with a delicious vegetable tray & pumpernickel bread thing with dip.
Five minutes before arriving, the skies opened up. A steady rain. Do I spend the $18 to get us in the park? Would hate to have to turn around shortly after to go home. I work hard for my money! What the heck, in we went. Found the festivities and unloaded. Wouldn’t you know it, 10 minutes later and the rain had stopped. We actually got a little bit of sun! Charles & Liz greeted us and we went through the introductions. Their daughter Jenny was there and it seemed that most of the people who had showed up were friends of hers. I felt very old all of a sudden!
Trish, the lovely dish that she is, decided to become busy. Not only was she my official photographer, she also offered to handle the barbecue duties. What a talented girl! It was quite the spread with various burgers, sausages, hot dogs & little skewers of delicious meets. Of course, numerous salads and other goodies made a great complement. Also, delicious desserts! I tried to get Kaleb to go swimming or to join the other kids in various activities but-no way! He wanted to spend his time with either myself or Charles.
We stayed for a few hours and then decided to head home. Trish had some bingo playing to do! A great time. Thanks Liz & Charles!
Check out the Pictures!
A great thank you to you and friends for joining us. The weather aside it was a fabulous day. This was our 10th picnic and this year’s has been called the year of the kid. We used to have a fairly even split between kids and adults but no longer. Pretty soon they’ll just let us come to pay, cook and then get out. Thanks to Trish for all her help and to Tony for replacing me as the oldest person at the picnic!
Comment by charles — August 24, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
Not only the oldest, but the most beautiful-of those over the age of 16!
Comment by pinkquack — August 25, 2009 @ 2:02 am