by Iteach
Did you know that behind the owl’s nest just past the tall pine trees we have a picnic ground?
Yes, we do and I have been there a lot with my children.
It is the most beautiful park that I have ever laid eyes on. The grass is green and lush. The trees are tall and strong and they are fun to take a nap under. There is always a gentle breeze that makes the leaves dance and laugh. The sun is always smiling on us and the temperature hovers around 75 degrees on most days.
What is also unique about our picnic ground is that it is free of mosquitoes and allergies. I have no idea why, but I’m not going to question it.
Shirley will be sitting under the pavilion preparing all the wonderful picnic food. She always does a wonderful job.
There are numerous trails to walk with all your dogs. Please do remember to clean up their droppings.
VIG will be under the gazebo with her piano serenading us with light musical songs that will drift us off to an afternoon nap.
In the evening Whabby will provide star and planet stories around a campfire.
Please pull up a lawn chair and share with us your favorite parts about a picnic.
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Hmmm favorite thing about a picnic...Well, there is the macaroni salad of course and the grilled hamburgers and the corn on the cob and....
I don't know why, but everything just seems to taste so good cooked and eaten outside.
I'm hungry!!!
Then there is badminton, horseshoes and a beanbag toss to work off all the food!
La Di Da, La, La La, Where IS everyone???
WAKE UP!! we have a picnic to go to!
Might as well....5!
Morning Scirish! Congrats on 1-5! I'll play badminton with you, but go easy cuz I'm old!
Mornin Shirley aka badminton partner
Shouldn't you be cooking?
Iteach what a wonderful idea! Your decription of the picnic area sound absolutely perfect, especially the no bugs part! Thank you for asking me to help with the food. I just hope there is enough (you know what Maureen is like...oink!oink!). I hope someone brings lawn darts.
Scirish that's the thing about picnic food...it's already prepared, no cooking, just eating.
oh! I'll bring a croquet set! A nice gentle pastime for full tummies!
I do agree with you Scirish the food does taste better outside. I always found that no matter how much food you brought (which mum always said was enough for an army)you never took much back home with you,if any. It always got eaten.
I hope Tinka makes it to our picnic. Hellllllllooooooooo Tinka can you hear us. Want to play croquet with Scirish and me?
Happy Birthday Joey!!!!!
When I lived in DE, we used to go to Assawomen State Park (yes, that really was the name) where they had stone pits with grates to cook on. Everything tasted so wonderful....
Wonder if I could build one in my backyard???
As long as there are no laws against open fires in your area I don't see why you couldn't.
Good morning scirish and shirley!!
Great idea iteach- a picnic sounds wonderful. I agree, the food is always better when you eat outside.
Whew! It is a sauna outside already..
Iteach's picnic place with 75 degrees and gentle breezes is sounding VERY good!
is there a little stream that we can stick our feet in at this lovely picnic park?
Good Morning Owls.
Welcome Back Tink!!
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I just love how the sun feels at a picnic and watching the children run &laugh.
Goldie,
Behind the paviallon is a gentle flowing stream that is crystal clear. Perfect for wading and splashing.
Welcome back Tink! How is everything!
Good Morning Everyone!
ITEACH: Great blog!! I'm going to just throw down a blanket and enjoy the cool air and laughter. Later on I'll bring Nikki over, but I'll warn everyone first...cuz she can get quite frisky!
SCIRISH: Congrats on FIRST thru FIFTH!
SHIRLEY: Thanks for the great menu!!
VIG: Now I know why you were up so late with the piano tuner..you're going to be tickling the ivories today!
GOLDIE: Meet you at the stream! Splashing encouraged! :)
TINKA: So great to see you back again! Missed you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!!!! May all your wishes and dreams come true!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zona- Nikki and Pepper will have a great time together.
I am going to the farmers market in a bit- anything else we need me to pick up??
Good Morning Owls!
Iteach: What a fun idea! I have to work today, but I'll stop in at lunch for some fried chicken and potato salad. Yummy! :)
Joey: Happy Birthday!!!
I saw Mamma Mia! last night, and it was the most fun I've ever had at a movie theater. The movie has funny moments, but it was the audience who made the whole experience such a hoot.
Pierce Brosnan can't sing, and everyone was trying so hard not to laugh, but they couldn't help it. I think the "Bond, James Bond" memories added to the funny factor.
The movie has many flaws, but it didn't matter, because everyone was laughing and singing and having a blast! :)
I'm switching gears and seeing The Dark Knight tomorrow. It's an exciting weekend at the movies!
I'm off to work so a quick Hello to everyone! Have a fun picnic and a great day!
Joey, I just checked your myspace page. I just loved all your birthday comments, very beautiful & touching (I really enjoyed all the naked men)!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
Good Morning Owls. I am repeating the same three words to find out how much difference in time it took me to write them on my new Mac Book and to say them down here. The difference was about 20 minutes. I am still not comfortable using the Mac Book yet. VIG says I will love it once I am used to used to it.
Goldie- Could you please pick three dozen ears of sweetcorn?
I don't know about Wisconsin, but in Illinois the corn has been picked. We ate some last night and it was too yummy.
Amicus, I'm so glad you had a great time at the movies.
My friend Rhonda and I are going to see Momma Mia tomorrow!
Good Morning Scirish, (First again), Shirley, Goldie and Zonababy. I believe Iteach wrote the blog so I am going to read it before I read the comments.
Good morning Owls. What a great start to our weekend, a picnic in a perfect park. Iteach, I love your blog and thanks for arranging all the fun.
Scirish, I love your new owl. I'll challenge you and Shirley in the next badminton match.
Goldie & Zona, While I'm waiting for the badminton game, I'll join you in the stream.
Tinka, I hope your new toy is working well for you. We will expect to see you on the night shift soon.
Amicus, don't work too hard today so you can come back and play.
I am going to my step-granddaughter's 20th birthday party soon, so I will be back later. Have a good time everyone.
Morning Glories!
Oh sure just say pickanik and Scrishy gets first! LOL
Shirley the food looks fantastic!
I am dropping off a fresh blackberry cobbler and some whipped cream. Now I am going to go find the perfect spot for my blanket and pillows! Oooooh I think I see a wonderful shade tree by the water!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!!!
Iteach: What a fantastic Idea!
Hmm, I don't know about the corn, but I'll try. That whole "knee high by the 4th of July" didn't work out- but I'll check on it today! Damn flooding...
Oh, and I will bring REAL butter too- since our picnic is calorie free.
Scirish, I forgot to send you congrats on being the early bird today. I hope all is still going well with the sale of the house.
Hey Lynn. Maybe later I can share your blanket???
Happy Birthday Joey. I hope you can join us at the picnic, before you go off to celebrate.
Sacbarb: You can share my blanket anytime!
Goldie: Yes Real butter! Can you see me drooling from there! LOL
Happy Birthday Joey. Have a great day.
What a lovely blog Iteach. It speaks of peace and contentment. A picnic is a good place to go when one feels stressed. To me a picnic is always on the ocean. We have lakes here but the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves is a wondrous thing. I love packing the picnic basket and filling up the coolers. The preparation for a picnic is almost as much fun as the outing. My favourite part of a picnic is watching the little kids at play. Before I had children that's when I was the most envious of parents. To watch the little ones building sand castles and bringing tiny buckets of water up from the sea over and over again. By the time they got to their sand mansion there would be very little water left in their pails. Then to watch the mothers dry the little ones off and put warm clothing on them so they could eat their lunch - oh I was so jealous. After I had my own little children I discovered having little ones at the beach wasn't as perfect as it looked. Trying to keep two eyes on three children at all times was a little difficult. Getting the sand from all the crevices of their little bodies also took some talent. Ah but the memories of picnics. There is nothing that compares as favourably. Packing up to go home and putting three little exhausted but happy children back in the car are memories I will always treasure.
SacBarb - I think it's going to take a while before I become a Night Owl with my little Mac Book. Trying to control that little cursor with my finger and scrolling with two fingers is not as easy as it looks. I will be a Night Owl lurker however. I have the Mac Book right by my bed. VIG is coming over this afternoon to give me some tips.
AMICUS: The Dark Knight is excellent!!! I couldn't take my eyes off the screen!!
SACBARB: I hope you don't mind getting splashed! ;) Happy B-day to your step granddaughter!
GOLDIE: I brought a frisbee... Nikki and Pepper can chase it all day long!! LOL
LYNND: Thank you for the cobbler...yummo!!
Happy Saturday!!!
Good morning!!!
WOW - Iteach - I LOVE the picnic area that you have provided for us today..
Shirley - the food looks wonderful - can't wait to dig in.
Joey - HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
now - I need to read all the wonderful comments and see if I can make TOP FIFTY!!!
I hope everyone has an excellent day!!
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Good Morning!!!
scirish, Congrat's on First! and second, third, fourth Fifth!! LOL
Tink, You'll get the hang of that Mac in no time..I'm sure!
JOEY!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
XOXOXOXOX
Shirley, Your menu for the picnic look's Delish!!
iteach, What a nice blog you did!
Goldie, a stream at the park sound's perfect. I've been stepping into the kiddie pool with Boz! Very crowded! LOL
Zona!! Hello! If Boz and I can't find a stream...can we join you in your POOL!!!
Amicus! Glad you enjoyed the movie and the audience! I think I would like to see Mama Mia too!
Sacbarb! Enjoy the birthday party!
LynnD..Ha! I just picked up some Blackberries last night! Yummmmm!
I will try and join you all for the picnic..but I was just informed, I have to take my grandaughter to the movies today!
They alway's tell me thing's at the last minute! Don't they know that I sometimes have plans too! LOL!!!
Ok, off to freshen up!
BBL
Hello to all you Owl's that come after me!!
xoxoxox
Hey MEK!!!
Amicus, just talked to my g-daughter, She is going to see The Dark knight! I'll let you know what she say's, but I'm sure she will like it too!
Being away for a couple of days has left me with mail to catch up on. I will be back in a while. Shirley the picnic lunch sounds lovely. I will be ready for it by noon. Right now I am still in the breakfast mode. Before I go to myspace, (I want to see Joey's birthday cards), I am going to see if I can post a comment from my Mac Book upstairs.
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There is a little town near Sacramento called Lodi (yes, of the song fame) with a beautiful little park. For many years my Hubby's family hosted a picnic for all the people who moved to California from their small town in Oklahoma. It was dubbed 'the Okie Picnic'
It was such a fun time for me because people brought all kinds of food I had never even heard of and I introduced them to some Italian dishes they had never tried.
The horse shoe tournament was always a big event. The park also had a small zoo and an area with kiddie rides. So, the kids were not bored and everyone was happy.
The Okie Picnic was always held the first Sunday after July 4th and no invitations were necessary. Everyone was welcome and guests were encouraged. People brought pictures of new babies and other family members who couldn't attend.
I haven't thought about those good times for years. Thanks Iteach for bringing back those good memories.
iteach, great blog. I love a picnic, leaving right now!
scirish, congrats on first!!
Joey, happy birthday!!
Tinkatia, welcome back!
Have a great day, owls!!
Shirley, how could I forget to thank you for the food, ty!
I am so enjoying all the comments.
Right now we have cakes baking in a little children's baker oven.
Maybe we should bring them to the picnic!
Birdee - Do you really think I will get the hang of this? The keys are farther apart and it keeps telling me that I am off line when I am not. I will try and post this. Please forgive me if I am not responding to any comments directed my way. I have tunnel vision this morning. Tomorrow I will be better at keeping my mind on all the comments not just my own.
Zona: I always say 'if you don't want to get wet, stay away from the water' Thanks for the birthday wishes for Sarah.
MEK: Yay for you getting #50
Birdee: Thank you too for the birthday wishes for Sarah.
Wow! I did it and it was also #60.
That's a good sign. I am going downstairs again to answer some mail. I will be back to the picnic shortly.
Shirley, Where are my manners? I forgot to thank you for all the lovely food.
Thanks Goldie for real butter
Lynn, the cobbler is yummo.
MEK: I hope you bring Barney and he doesn't mind sharing a frisbee...!! 50!! Hazow!!:)
BIRDEE: C'mon over..there's plenty of room and the water is perfect!!
SACBARB: Oh...GOODY!!! LOL!
TINKA: You'll get the hang of it..look how much you can already do on the computer. This is just a different format...you'll pick it up quickly!
Hi GRANDMA MOSES!
Ok..I have got to get stuff packaged up and in the mail. Please save my spot near the stream!! And if GOLDIE gets the corn, ITEACH...get one for me please!
Scirish - congrats on FIRST!! I agree - things always do taste better at a picnic
Goldie - thanks for 25!! and bringing REAL butter - YUMMY!!!
Tinka - welcome back - hope all is well with your computer!!
Zona - can't wait for Niki to greet me!!
:-)
Amicus - glad you enjoyed the movie - did you stay for the credit rolling - I understand there are some GREAT outtakes at the end..
SacBarb - have fun at the birthday party today
Lynn D - I was going to ask to sit under the shade tree with you - I see it's getting crowded!!
:-)
Birdee - have fun at the movies!!
Grandma Moses - I have really glad that you had a wonderful time on your cruise!!
Looks like SacBarb and Zona are already splashing each other while Goldie is just trying to get her feet wet!!
Iteach - can't wait for the cakes to be done - guess we'll have to wait until they cool to ice -
:-)
What a fun day!!
Waving howdy to: Scirish, Shirley, Goldie, Tinka, Iteach, Zona, Amicus, SacBarb, Lynn D, Birdee and Grandma moses!! and anyone else that flies in..
I need to get some things ready for the mail... then this afternoon, I am going to a scrapbook class at the new scrapbook store...... It's Christmas in July!! YIKES!!
Be back soon...
OH - and PLEASE remember your sun screen - don't need anyone getting sunburned today!!
Zona - I guess in our wonderful picnic area, Barney can be young and active again - RIGHT??!! so, he would LOVE to fetch a ball or frisbee again - bless his heart, it's been awhile!!
OH - and I'll provide the doggie do pick up bags!! we own LOTS of those!!
OH - and I forgot to thank VIG for providing the wonderful music..
okay - I'll be back soon....
Zona - Yes it is a new format and a difficult change for me. When I come down here to my Intel I feel like I am putting on a comfortable pair of old shoes. I will persevere, however. I can see the advantages of having a lap top, I just can feel them yet.
I must check my messages.
Thanks for the call last night.
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Hey iteach....what a great idea! And thanks for inviting me and my piano. Maybe I will bring a keyboard...easier to get into the trunk! And more room for the piano tuner!!!
Any requests....I am pretty good at in the Good Old Summertime and Mama Always Told Me To Not Put Beans in My Ears!
Shirley...wonderful picnic fare! Thank you! I do declare that my diet is not even a consideration today!!!! Yum!
Tink...a great day even better...Tink is back! Yay!
Joey...happy, happy special day! Have a wonderful birthday!
Now I am embarrassed. I got a 69 for the first time.
VIG - I was going to say. "I have seen your piano. It's not small. However would you get it in your car?" Then I see you have a keyboard. I can bring my ukulele and my guitar. We can get a little band together.
MEK: Come sit at the tree with me there is always room for one more friend!
Zona, Barb and others help yourself to more cobbler there is more where that came from!
I love watching all of you play and relax!
Tinka so glad you are back and could come pikanik with us!
I now picnic but I alway hear Yogi Bear say pikanik! LOL
This time I am really off to myspace. It's so nice to be back, I hate to leave but I must check my messages.
Vig: How about It's Summer time and the livin is easssy!
SacBarb triggered a memory for me too!
Mr. Lynn D's family had a mini family reunion when my youngest daughter was about a year old.
We all met at Brown's Point in Tacoma WA at a wonderful park that had a beach right down to the water.
Everyone brought a favorite dish and there was plenty of wonderful food.
I even remember what I was wearing a peach colored camp shirt with white polka dots and white shorts. I ended up with all the kids and we had a marvelous day of playing in the water and looking for creatures with napping and eating in between.
It was one of those sunny crystal days that will stay with me forever.
Thank you to those who said they missed me. It was a long two days. I couldn't live without my computer. At the moment I could live without my Mac Book but I believe VIG and others who have told me, I will feel differently in about a week. They say I will love it. I will tell you in a week if that is true. Actually I already know it is true.
Tango and Tia have just found out we are going to go to a picnic. I must start packing. I hope they behave themselves. Tia gets a little overwhelmed by other dogs but she is getting better.
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I am just trying out my MacBook one more time and then I am going to do some housework. I will turn it off until VIG gets here.
Something isn't right. I got a sign saying "My comment has been saved. It will show up later". Finally it appeared but I had to click on "post a comment" to write another one. I think I really do need lessons.
That time it worked. I will see you all this afternoon.
**Picks up supersoaker water gun from under the extra blankets, looks around (everyone is distracted) and sneaks off. The big shade trees provide excellent cover. Makes way toward the trees by the stream. Sees target. Looks around, aims and fires! Direct hit! Lynn D, check. Aims and fires! Zona, check. Aims and fires! Sacbarb, check. Aims and fires! Birdee, check. Aims and fires! Mek, check. (hehehehe!!)Sneaks back, put supersoaker under blankets and continues to serve the food.**
I LOVE the owl's picnic area! What a fun place to hang out!
Supplying image stabilized binoculars to all attendees for stargazing, and marshmallows for roasting on twigs over the fire. I think that's my favorite part!
Goldie, can we have some special brownies, too?
Happy Birthday, Joey!!!!
Welcome back, Audrey !!!
ITEACH - Great idea!!! Just the thing to do between ball games today!!!
GOLDIE - You're right....the best way to eat corn on the cob is with real butter!!!
ZONA - Thanks for the warning....but I think we all know how "loving" Nikki can be!!!
Damn....now I know why I'm so freakin' tired....must have been up all night making the potato salad!!! Lucky me.....I get to make 10 more pounds for a b'day party tomorrow. :D
JOEY - Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day.....SWAK!!!
SHIRLEY - I saw that!!! lmfao!!! What are you trying to do? Start a wet t-shirt contest?!!? BRING IT ON!!!
WHABBY - Did you see my response to your comment yesterday.....re: vacuum?!!? You totally crack me up!!!
TINKA - Welcome back!!! Just remember, practice, practice, practice!!!
Shirley you are so naughty!
Jodi thank for the potato salad!
Whabby I love marshmellows by the fire!
Iteach: I love picnics! I hope you invited a lot of single good looking guys (that don't mind a little "meat" on their women)! LOL! I also hope Joey doesn't steal them all (but it IS his birthday)!
Happy Birthday Joey!!! Have a great day!
Shirley: LMAO at you ambushing the picnickers! The food is GREAT by the way!!!
Jennifer it is your "curves" that they love!
**Leaves for "potty break". Picks up supersoaker from under blankets. Takes cover behind tree. Sees target talking to Whabbear. Aims and fire! Direct hit! (he!he!he!) Walks away whistling.***
Jennifer, hubby and I are going to the Batman movie tonight.
Would you like to come with us?
Hubby is buying the tickets!
It is time for me to put the little ones down for a nap under the tree.
They are wore out from all the excitement.
left, left, left, right, left!!!
swish to the left, swish to the right!!!
left, left, left, right, left!!!
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Howdy Owls!!
Happy Birthday Joey!!
ITeach WONDERFUL BLOG!Thank you for arranging an Owl picnic
Shirley scrumpdillyicious menu!Ty
Since my "cheaters cole slaw" was so easy to make I decided to sleep in today.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE picnics.
Today I will enjoy piggin out on the awesome food.
I brought my bong,frisbee and potato sack just in case anyone's up for some playtime hehe.
LOVEY - Did you bring the jello shots?!!? I'm sure I'll be ready for those after Tim's next game!!! :D
WOW, I'm drenched - Shirley really got me good!!
Jello shots for ALL!!!!
I talked to IBB, she says howdy to everyone and to enjoy the chicken!!
My internet went down while I could play - now, I have to go do some mom honey do's before my scrapbook class!!!
This is SO much fun!!
flying back in for a sec...
Shirley!!!! Water Balloon coming your way!!! DUCK!!!!
Hi Lovey!!!!
Hope ya'll got your bra's on for the wet t-shirt's!
muwhahahahaha!!!
now I'm really off for a bit...decided to vacuum before I got cleaned up...sweating like a pig!! (Sorry MO!!!)
I wonder who Shirley is going to get next?
Also, I heard a little rumor that Goldie spiked the watermelon!
Iteach: Thanks for the invitation, but I completely forgot (when we were talking) that today is also my sister's birthday. I have to go to Dixon tonight. I'm going to have to take a rain check! Thanks for thinking of me though!
I like what you said about the "curves"! That's ONE way to look at it! ; )
Mek thanks for bringin the jello shots, I :o( forgot.
Jodi, woohoo it's gonna be a jello shooter night.
Birdee! Great to see u. Thanks for the email xox
With all these super soakers and water balloons around, I put on my bathingsuit
I think I'll lay back n catch some rays for a bit.
:o)
Oh what a perfect day has been planned for all of us courtesy of Iteach and our own chef and party planner extrordinaire, Shirley! Be sure to count me and Laurie in, although Miss Laurie will have to leave early for her "date" to see Grease! but I will stay!!
Let's see, I thought about bringing cobbler too, I have a super dooper easy recipe given to me by a wonderful lady named Daisy! Very delicious. Hey there are are lots of us, two cobblers are perfect!!
Iteach, you do have a way with words. Of course you do, you are a teacher!
I can actually see myself lounging in a hammock under a large shade tree, ice cool drink in one hand, a book in the other, and an umbrella to ward off another onslaught of "unsuspecting" squirts from a a certain suspicious looking woman named Shirley, going incognito as a chef!
Packing my picnic basket as we speak! See you in just a minute!
I have so enjoyed reading of everyone's memories of their family reunion picnics.
When I was little and lived in Southern California they had an Iowa State Reunion every year someplace in LA. People who migrated to California from the Hawkeye State, would all meet and bring lots of yummy food, and you would meet people who knew people who knew people you knew, or were third cousins on Uncle Claude's side twice removed, and treated you just like their own. It was lots of fun. I wonder if they still have it?
Now, I must get Laurie up and awake for our little jaunt to the Owls Nest Picnic! See you all in a bit!
Welcome back Tinka!! My daughter Amanda just loves her Mac. She said it just takes a bit of time to get used to it, but she would not go back to PC now. But, that's all I know, my Dell works just fine for me!
Oh and Joey what a perfect day for you!!! You are just a young pup at , gasp, 38! Just come and have a blast and bring your brothers and Aunt too, would love to meet them!
Peace, Donna Jean
Hello to all my Owl Friends,
Happy Birthday Joey!!!
iteach, what a wonderful idea to have a picnic. I've missed everyone so much because I've just been so busy. But now, I've traded my big girl panties in for my hip huggers and ready to play again.
Shirley, you do know how to feed us all so well....yummy!
I've taken my sandles off and lovin the feel of the grass on my toes. What a neat private park we have...who knew this was back here? lol
What a wonderful fantasy, complete with the cool temperatures.
Once again, just a warm 'Hello' to all my friends and please come join me on my quilt for some catch-up time.
By the way, I'll pass on the wet t-shirt contest, wouldn't want everyone to leave early.
Ahhhh....Summertime, and the livin' is easy.
Yeah, those fantastic jello-shots.
Talk about chillin' out.
By the way, my supply of water balloons are going to be used when you least expect it.
Oh, Ronnie, I would love to sit on the quilt with you.
I also love how grass feels on your toes.
I feel so relaxed.
Oh, me too, iteach. I'm being nice for right now. It's so good to see you.
Ronnie, Can I get you something to eat?
Thanks, iteach.
As much as I don't NEED pie, let's split some of Shirley's cherry pie. I'll just have to gain 5 lbs. because I know what a good cook she is.
***Sneaks behind pavilion, unlocks trunk and throws open the cover.(he!he!he!) Takes out double gun belt and two water guns. Fills each gun with ice water. Puts them in their holsters. Takes out water cannon balloon launcher. Fills water balloons and loads launcher. Puts goggles on. Fills extra balloons and super soaker. Closes trunk. Ready for action!***
Ok whose ready for a water fight?
Ronnie, I absolutely love cherry pie!
HOly COW, Shirley is using ice cold water with her guns!
I'm going to hide behind Whabby!
***Puts balloon in launcher. Aims towards Whabbear.***
Lock and load!!!!!! Fiiiirrrrrre!!!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Direct hit! Iteach you can run but you can't hide!!!!!! Sorry Whabbear.
Iteach~~Sorry it took me so long to get here! We had a marine layer of fog move in this morning for a bit, and I had to wait for it to get warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt. Then, as we were sneaking in, Shirley drenched us with the SuperSoaker!
I'm SO glad I brought along all the tunes from my MS Summertime Playlist. Listened to it while drying out on my blanket and catching up on what I've missed so far. Perfect picnic accompaniment! But, I heard VIG playing a keyboard over here and couldn't resist any longer. Brought my harmonica, hoping for a 'Hootenanny' later.
Oh, and p.s.~~~I hope everyone else brought their pj's and a toothbrush! I asked Iteach last night if we could make it a sleep-over and she said YES!!
more in a bit~~~I need to fill my first plate with goodies!
Hi Bonnie! Nice to see another target...I mean friend come to our picnic. Enjoy the food. Don't forget to try the watermelon. I heard it was especially tastie! Lol!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOEY!!
(just a couple things while I pick the yummy sweet corn out of my teeth)
Amicus~~Wishing I'd gone to Mamma Mia! with you yesterday! We went to an afternoon showing, and the audience was largely silent. I could hardly stay in my seat through Dancing Queen, and SO wanted to applaud after a couple fun moments. But, Pierce Brosnan was even worse than I expected! I couldn't watch...kept trying to think who I'd have cast in his role~~~they really should have asked us first! ~~ :-)
Area 51:
Bear~~Missed your great blog yesterday, but caught up last night and enjoyed my night sky even more!
Iteach~~Back to School here is still like the 'good ol' days! The first day is the Tuesday after Labor Day for Elementary through H.S. Freshmen, Wednesday for Sophomores-Seniors.
Be back in a bit...I'm going for a walk along the stream, trying to find where that sweet hemp-y aroma is coming from. Anyone want to come with?
Cool! Our pikanick (Lynn-D, doncha just love Yogibear?!) party hootenanny band consists of a piano and a fabulous piano tunner (thank you, Mr.Depp), Tink with her yuke and guitar and Bono on the harmonica. Oh, I can bring my djmebe (African drum). Are you hearing banjos, Jodi? And other instruments (I mean the musical kind!) out there?
Oops....that should be ANY other musical instruments out there.
Hey VIG! I also brought my kalimba (thumb piano)to play along with your djmebe. Let's jam!
This picnic area reminds me so much of the locale of our last big family reunion picnic at Silver Falls State Park...the walks along the stream, the open fields for games, the smell of sunshine filtered through a pine forest, the shade provided by the huge open stone pavilion for cooking and dish washing, complete with tables for card-playing and telling tall tales of times past, with clanging horseshoe ringers and laughter providing background 'music'. What fun! And the best part, having videos to enjoy it all again and again.
iteach What a wonderful idea! Thank you for organizing this picnic. Shirley Thanks for all the wonderful food. You've done a marvelous job.
Sorry I didn't get here earlier. I'm wondering why so many of you are so wet! I do have extra towels in my car for those who may need one. Anyway, I'm late because I convinced the driver of an ice cream truck to come on over here. It's my treat everybody! He's got popsicles, drumsticks, fudgesicles, 50-50 bars, rockets, push-ups, ice cream sandwiches, Dove bars. You name it, he's got it!
I have errands to run but I'll be back later.
Hey y'all! Thanks SO much Carol for the birthday song on the front page!! I love it! :)
Congrats to scirish on 1st!
Thank you to ALL of you for the sweet messages and comments on myspace!! I feel so special lol..Y'all are very kind to send them to me! Also, thanks to all of you who wished me a Happy Birthday above!! :)♥
Iteach, wonderful blog! I love that there are no mosquitos lol
I LOVE picnics and can't wait to dig into the awesome food from Shirley!! Thank you iteach for letting us know about our secret picnic grounds;)
I'll be back later to join in on all of the picnic fun!!
Do we have a frisbee?lol
Oh my...Pierce Brosnan is getting such bad reviews..I wonder if I should change my avatar..eeek!!
SHIRLEY!!!! ROGLMAO...soaking wet!! ;)
WHABBEAR: Don't forget the graham crackers and Hershey bars!!!
JODI: I agree..Bring it on..!! LOL
LOVEY: Bong?? Did I read that right...oh yep..there's the smoke coming from behind that tree....;)
IBB: Wish you could stop by, just for a second or two!
BIRDEE: OUCH!!! I think your aim was off!!
ITEACH: How do you spike a watermelon?? Oh wait..I remember..;)
RGIRL: GREAT to see you!!! Can I come sit on your quilt for a while? BIRDEE soaked my blanket...
VIG: Dang..I was gonna play the drums!!
J/LIN: I'll take a Push-up!!
HI BON'O!! HI JENNIFER!
Oh, J/L, thank you!
I will have a drumstick.
Alright- who hit me in the back of the head with that water balloon??
Corn turned out good after all and I think the brownies and the spiked *hic* watermelon are a success to. Been a long time since I filled one of those puppies up with vodka- brought back some interesting memories of my younger daya-LOL
Hey are we playing horseshoes yet? I'm in if we are.
Joey- we have a frisbee but you will have to share it with Pepper and Nikki. Just wipe off the dog drool...
I'm going to hide under Ronnie's quilt now!
I can hear the clinging of the horseshoes in my head right now.
Thank you J/L. Let me see, I believe I'll have an Eskimo Pie.
I'm sitting here just laughing and stuffing the goodies in.
Hi Zona~I'd love to share my dry quilt with you. Let me tell you about that Birdee. You just think her water-soaker was filled with water. She's been known to fill it with beer too. So next time, just open your mouth and chug away.
So good to see everyone, isn't it?
Bonnie I thought you could take us all for a hike later. :)
Hey, Goldie...nothing like a bunch of drinkers throwing horseshoes. I'm just hoping they know the difference from water balloons and those heavy things.
This quilt reminds me of making 'tents' when we were kids. Scooch in iteach and hide here if you want....I have cookies.
I absolutely loved making tents when I was little.
I should try that neat childhood memory tomorrow with my own children.
However, for today, just you guys!
Did someone say 'hike'? Sorry, I'm not breaking a sweat today. Maybe a walk in our private stream and gather river rocks, but no sweating.
iteach, did you book some fire-flys to come out later? I hope so, because I haven't seen any in years. Maybe we could catch some and put them in mayyonaise jars so we could have them beside our beds.
RonnieGirl~~So glad you could come. Kick back and relax. It's been a while.
Iteach~~Want me to lead the way to the skinnydipping pool at the foot of the waterfall? I was saving that for a refreshing treat after the heat after the late afternoon. Of course, we'll have to sober up from eating all the watermelon first!
***Surrounded by water balloons, super soaker and several other water gun i wonder...***
Gee how come no one wants to sit on my blanket? Oh, I see more targets...I mean people coming to the picnic. (he!he!he!) I wonder where Iteach went?
Hey Vig what songs do you know?
Slowly coming to, flat on my back. Where am I? Who are all these women? Why is one of them hovering over me, greatly concerned?
Starting to remember... some kind of picnic. Way too high on jello shots, spiked watermelon, and brownies. Got broadsided by unknown projectile. All wet.
Running through mind... don't know from where... vacuum cleaners... someone from Wisconsin... replies to blog comments... saw it, yes...
Still a little shaky... hoping things firm up presently... now hearing... something about whore's shoes... gotta get up...
....after the heat OF the late afternoon. (See, too much watermelon!) and...
(Amicus, the "..." is for you and any others who've seen Mamma Mia!)
Hi Bonnie and Shirley.
Listen here...I'm not, I repeat NOT getting nekkid in the sunshine with you ladies. You all do not meet the physical, if you know what I mean.
Shirley, do ya think it's because of all the water on your blanket? I walked over there a while ago and it was like a soaked Pamper. If you promise to not squirt me, you can sit over here.
For Bear~~ (compliments of Eric Burdon & WAR):
I was once out strolling one very hot summer's day
When I thought I'd lay myself down to rest
in a big field of tall grass
I lay there in the sun and felt it caressing my face
And I fell asleep and dreamed
I dreamed I was in a Hollywood movie
And that I was the star of the movie
This really blew my mind, the fact that me,
an overfed, long-haired leaping gnome
should be the star of a Hollywood movie
But there I was, I was taken to a place, the hall of the mountain kings
I stood high upon a mountain top, naked to the world
In front of every kind of girl, there was
black ones, round ones, big ones, crazy ones...
Out of the middle came a lady
She whispered in my ear something crazy
She said:
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
I thought to myself what could that mean
Am I going crazy or is this just a dream
Now, wait a minute
I know I'm lying in a field of grass somewhere
so it's all in my head
and then.. I heard her say one more time:
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
I could feel hot flames of fire roaring at my back
As she disappeared, but soon she returned
In her hand was a bottle of wine, in the other, a glass
She poured some of the wine from the bottle into the glass
And raised it to her lips
And just before she drank it, she said:
[sung:]
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Whabby- I have my whore shoes strapped on and am ready to go!!
Ronnie, I play my best shoes when drinking. I have a trophy to show for it too!!
Did I mention that I have fresh blueberries, blackberries and Hagen Daas vanilla ice cream- AND wild blueberry syrup. So.. when we sober up we are having some ice cream!!!!!!
Shirley~I think Lovey fell asleep in her lawnchair in her cute little red and white bikini. You might want to share some squirts her way...just don't get her hair or make-up wet.
Shoot~ forget the Eskimo Pie, I'll have Goldies Hagan Daas ice cream.
Thank you Goldie. I guess when all the goodies are gone, I'll just need to be ROLLED to my car
Goldie~I loved horse shoes. Did you ever play Washers? Same thing, but there's a hole in the ground that you toss the giant washer in.
I have never been skinny deeping.
I bet it is sinful. :)
Ronnie, you bet we are collecting fireflies!
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How many wet, fun lovin hooters do we have today?
Hi DJ!
Ronnie- you bet and I the bean bag ones too- same principle.
My best horeshoe moment was in a tournament some years ago, my partner and I (random selection) played an pair of macho male idiots. My partner Charlie was a great guy.
Anyway, it was neck and neck. Then the guy I was shooting against threw a 6-pack. That would have ended the game. He stood there pumping his arm and doing his best "beat that bitch" macho dog impression. Well- I threw a 6 pack on top of his. The crowd went F**** nuts!!!! I blew him a kiss.
My partner turned around and threw a ringer which they didn't top- so we won the championship.
The asshole slunk away and was so upset he was beat by a woman! Rates as one of my all time great F**k you moments!!!!!!!
I just woke from my nap under the shady tree to find my dogs all wet. Were they playing games with Shirley? They look happy but I think I should get revenge for them. First though I want to eat some of that delicious food. What shall I try first?
Great iteach. When I was a kid, we caught them and put them in jars with holes punched in the top. When it got time for bed, my Mother would let us put them on our nighttables and they would always blink their lights as we were falling asleep.
Something must have happened to them over the years because I hardly ever see them anymore, and it was very few times that I was able to do this with my children.
Btw, skinny dipping is an absolute freedom. There's nothing like it. You have just got to do it sometime.
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OMHeavens, I just loved your story, Goldie!
Too bad you didn't get that on film!
Ronnie, You stepped on me as I was awakening from my nap. Don't you love me anymore?
VIG will be here soon. I must get out my uke and guitar.
Zona - You can play the drums too.
Hi Iteach!
I thought this song by Chicago would be appropriate for a wonderful day like today, we just need to substitute 19th of July!!:
Saturday in the park,
I think it was the Fourth of July
Saturday in the park,
I think it was the Fourth of July
People dancing, people laughing,
A man selling ice cream
Singing Italian songs
Can you dig it (yes, I can)
And I've been waiting such a long time
For Saturday
Saturday in the park
You'd think it was the Fourth of July
Saturday in the park
You'd think it was the Fourth of July
People talking, really smiling
A man playing guitar
Singing for us all
Will you help him change the world
Can you dig it (yes, I can)
And I've been waiting such a long time
For today
Slow motion riders fly the colours of the day
A bronze man still can tell stories his own way
Listen children all is not lost, all is not lost, oh no, no,
Funny days in the park,
Every day's the Fourth of July
Funny days in the park,
Every day's the Fourth of July
People reaching, people touching,
A real celebration
Waiting for us all,
If we want it, really want it
Can you dig it (yes, I can),
And I've been waiting such a long time
For the day
I LOVE it Goldie!!!
Yeah, we get so few F**k You moments in life and I know that one just about made you wet your pants. Wish I had been there.
Toooo funny. He got shown-up by a girl. lmao
be back in a bit- taking pepper for a walk-
Glad you liked the horseshoe story- not on film, but LOTS of witnesses and I have the trophy! God, it was better then sex!
***Looks at tree. Looks at Lovey sleeping under tree. Puts a couple water balloons in backpack, goes and gets ladder and heads for tree. Climbs out on limb over Lovey.***
BOMBS AWAY!!!!!!!!!
***Leaps from tree and runs.***
Hi Everybody!
Iteach:
What a great idea, "a picnic" your blog was wonderful, and I am glad there are not mosquitoes, hate those little buggers...The food is divine, as always our Shirley did a great job...Thanks Shirley
Joey:
Happy Birthday, Enjoy your day!!!
DJ- Great song!
Tinka, that might have been Whabby that stepped on you.
He is still stumbling around.
I can't stay as I have company, however I will be back later to join in...
To Everyone:
Enjoy! :O)
I'm so sorry Tink, I didn't mean to step on you. You know I love you. Want some of my ice cream?
Just be very careful and watch out for squirting water. some of these girls are good shots.
Goldie and Ronnie I'll play horse shoes with you. Just make sure there if 50 feet of open space on either side of the throwing area. Just in case I'm a little off.
Hi Carol...come back and play when you can. We'll have the ammo waiting.
Damn, Shirley, you mean business with that ladder. lol
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WOW...I'm not giving that number away, either. It's been a while.
I'll be back in a little while.
Iteach this is such a great idea! All the things I'm not able to do in my real life I get to do here. I'm haveing a blast!
Could you come over here so I can give you a hug (adjusts water gun behind my back)?
I just got the most beautiful hand-made Birthday card in the mail from TINA!! Thank you so much Tina!:)
I know you're having a blast in Hawaii!
Shirley, I'll sit on your blanket with you!!
LMAO@Goldie...Okay, I'll wipe off the drool;)
The food is scrump-dilly-icious Shirley! ha
Ok Joey! Here let me move some of these water ballons and the super soaker.
I just made some coffee milkshakes, anyone want one?
As long as you keep Mr. Watergun behind your back, I will give you a giant bear hug!
Hello, again. My brother wants to know if anyone is interested in playing wiffle ball.
Joey Happy Birthday! I was going to bake you a cake but decided that cupcakes would be better for the picnic. I've got yellow cake with chocolate frosting and white cake with strawberry frosting.
Why Iteach I don't know what water gun you mean.
Just Lin I'll play!!! I'll play!! Pick me!!
What the hell is wiffle ball?
Oh no! I think I sat on one of my water balloons. Either that or I didn't make it to the bathroom in time! OOPS!! Think I'll go change.
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Ronnie - That was a rhetorical question. I know you love me. I will have vanilla ice cream please.
Carol, It's okay if Bear steps on me. He's not heavy, he's my brother.
I am waiting for VIG to come and play her instruments with me.
Hi everyoone!
What a fun idea today! I love picnics!
Happy birthday Joey!!
I've brought a huge box of fireworks, so we can end the night with a bang!
Great idea EBJ, I didn't even think about fireworks.
Shirley Wiffle ball is like baseball but the ball is plastic with holes in it so it can't be hit too far.
Would anybody like an ice cold beer?
Yes, J/L I would love a beer, I'm going to sneak it in with me to the movies.
I'm going to leave the picnic just for a little bit to go to the movies with my hubby.
I will be back later tonight for skinny dipping, more beer, ghost stores, and smores!
J/LIN: Thank you...I would LOVE a cold beer...SWAK!!
RONNIE: Nothing like skinny dipping..skinny or not...;)
EBJ: Fireworks...very cool!! Just don't let one hit my bare skinny dipping butt...;)
J/L~ I dug down through all the ice in your beer cooler and found a Corona and fresh limes. Girl, you DO know how to ice-down drinks. Thanks.
iteach~Enjoy the movie! Oh, I love ghost stories...just not that one about the hook on the car door. Well, that's really not a ghost story, but more like a scarey one about two lovers in a car with fogged-up windows.
Have you ever noticed when you tell ghost stories, you always have to put in there....."and thennnnnn"..."gotcha". Love 'em.
Zona~ you have mail.
JustLynn, I'll take a cold Bud lite
What a mess I have stepped into! Someone forgot to pick up some dog doo doo...never mind that's spilled chocolate cake lol! Why is Whabby acting weird? What's that funny thing Bono is sucking on? I think I see some one nekkid! I am way too sober!Bono, quick..pass the bong lol!!
splat~~~ That was either a dirty bird or Shirley!!
We have a gazillion fireflies here in Mich. so I will pack them up at dusk and set them free on the picnic grounds.
I don't have an instrument, will my voice do? Did Whabbear bring his organ, er, I mean piano? I know someone mentioned piano,,,
Here I sit with Tinka! We are sitting on Tink's beautiful deck with her beautiful furbabies eating cherries and drinking yummy beverages. In honor of the blog picnic, we are having our own British Columbia chapter picnic. We are toasting the Owls together. Tink is waiting for her jello shots. Zona..we are waiting for the piano man to get here...we'll call you when he comes, I mean arrives!
Here I sit with VIG. We are sitting on the deck drinking ice tea and eating cherries from my daughter's tree. The chimes are lightly tinkling. We are toasting the owls together (no jello shots yet.) We are thinking of you all.
Zona - We are looking at your picture as we type and wishing you were here.
Marching together now....
I will be back, Mr Mary wants to go to the VFW for a beer. He is not in a picnic mood. I was gone this afternoon on Aux. business. While I was gone he worked on the "honey-do" list. He made a nasty deep gash in his finger with a utility knife. He wouldn't go to the emergency room and waited for me to butter-fly it shut!
Now he wants some sympathy Miller lite/medicine. I'll be back.....
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Pass the jello shots!!! Please ;o)
Lovey!! Love the bikini! Be careful in the sun..you don't want to end up like me...fried chicken! LOL xoxoxo
Zona, Sorry Boz tipped you over on that floaty when he jumped in the pool. Still trying to get Ruby to jump in! Sorry my aim was off with that water balloon!
Shirley, love the the coffee milkshake. Never had one before.
Now try not to get your fresh undies wet again! ha!
iteach, you got that red bra on?
Hi Vig, Bon, Lynn, EBJ, J/L, ronnie, Carol, Donnajean, Goldie, Sacbarb, grandma moses, jodi, whabbear!!!
hope I didn't miss anyone!!
Mek, I didn't go to the movies..g-daughter called and ended up getting a ride with someone else.
Which was ok with me, so I ended up doing some more cleaning. ;o)
Anyone try that Budlight with Lime?
It's pretty good!
Who has the bong? LOL
k, gonna put my tired feet up for alittle bit...bbl
xoxoxox
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It was a computer race and Tink won!
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