Monday, July 23, 2012

An Oasis on a Hot Day

One day my niece and I went to a local park for a picnic. I think it was one of our hottest days during the two weeks she was visiting. I don't have air conditioning and the fan wasn't enough to keep the condo feeling fresh and cool. It turned out to be a good decision to go the park.

The small park was busy while we were there but not too busy.


I also took cushions and books.  I wasn't up to reading but my niece looked at books while I relaxed.
 


We munched on mini meatballs, potato and egg salad, cheese, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes and grapes. We brought water to drink and a soda each.

The black crow in the tree next to us seemed to be waiting for some food.  We didn't
encourage it by throwing scraps of food but my niece loved to watch this bird and two others that joined it.


The shady trees made a refreshing change from the condo. It's always lovely to get out for a picnic but I seldom do these days.

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17 comments:

Denise said...

Looks like you had a lovely day.

Anonymous said...

I love picnics. What a lovely park!

Fun60 said...

There's something special about picnics especially the impromtu ones. Something so simple can become such a pleasurable experience.

Beyond Wandering said...

I am glad you had a nice time at the park, and my condolences for the loss of your uncle. Take care!

LindyLouMac said...

Firstly my condolences for the recent death of your uncle. I am glad that you have been able to enjoy the company of your young niece at this time.

Diane said...

I can't remember the last time we went on a picnic but we do get out often on walks or even more often cycling. Take care Diane

Joanne Noragon said...

Yea for a lazy day. You can't lie about ont he grass in your condo!

carol l mckenna said...

Sounds like a delightful time ~ great photos of niece and nature ~~ namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

EG CameraGirl said...

That was a smart idea to spend time in the park! I love picnics.

Vores have said...

Great pictures of shows in owt.
Wishing you a good day :)
Hanne Bente

Margaret said...

Sorry to hear about your Uncle Ted.
This summer is so much hotter than usual. We finally broke down and had a small air conditioner installed.
Margaret

Mildred said...

Wonderful memories!
It's very nice to enjoy the shade in a beautiful park in hot summer days!
Thanks for sharing.

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Hope you are having a fabulous week****

Unknown said...

Great day out!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

KT said...

It has been so hot here the last few weeks. With an early storm today, we found some relief today. Maybe a park visit is in order tonight :).

Carole M. said...

a nice respite from the heat and beautiful photographs

Marlene said...

Reading this post and seeing the photos make me want to go to the park with my friend. It's been a long time since the last we did it. I could tell you both enjoyed to be in the green.

Brenda Green said...

Friend,
It was nice to see a picture of your niece, the lunch sounds delicious!!

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