After a
gray morning, the sun began to break through as 62 Mature Friends
made their way to Shelter 6 in Woodland Park. The board members
had arrived earlier to set up the Mature Friends banner and to
cover the picnic tables with paper table-coverings. Soon the
appetizer table filled with goodies and little by little the long
buffet tables got covered in scrumptious dishes for a fine potluck
lunch al fresco.
Preparing the Scene
This year, we chose Saturday, August 13, for this annual outing.
The volunteers arrived early, bringing along the paper for table
covering, ice chests of soda, the obligatory coffee urn,
sliverware (you don't think we eat off plastic, do you?), and all
the other supplies that bring a picnic to life.
As usual, the weather cooperated and smiled down rays of sun as
the festivities began. Around noon, the main group of picnickers
began to arrive. Since the morning was a bit chilly, most wore
sweaters or light jackets. But luckily, the weather warmed up
quickly, and soon, the members stripped off the sweaters and
jackets and replaced them with sunglasses and caps. Finally,
shortly after noon, without fanfare, the hungry hoards began
circling the appetizer table, ready to pounce.
