Dana Point Picnic

Errands, errands, yard work, house work, clean up - oh, the joys of home ownership on a lovely Saturday. We had to finish our chores mid-afternoon as we were going to meet about half of our Bible study group in Dana Point for a picnic/potluck.

Then, just as we had about everything in the car for our journey to DP, the Cox cable guy showed up (I had made the appointment a week prior without checking with my social secretary - that would be Carolyn - a no-no for all you young marrieds), so we delayed about twenty minutes while he fixed my problem with the Hi-Def (loose cables!) and then set up my new Sony so the picture in picture works, I can record one channel while watching another, and a few other perks. I was/am one Happy Camper!!

We left a sunny warm day in Lake Forest (me in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt) to go to the cool and mostly overcast harbor. We found our friends, unloaded and began to talk and snack. Jim and Susan had just returned from an excellent trip to Costa Rica and several of us decided we needed to build ourselves a compound down there with pool, tennis court and about a 40' sailboat. Sounds excellent to me.

We barbecued brats while others did chicken, ribs or hot dogs and then shared in four salads and dessert of a killer chocolate sheet cake and cookies. Carolyn and I couldn't resist the temptation to indulge in one piece of cake and broke our Atkins vow. Well, back to protein and vegetables.

Then after everyone was getting a little cold, most of us went over to the Elliott's where we just talked and had tea or coffee - the men in one room, the women in another. A pleasant evening. Pictures below.

Harbor View 


Dennis Hughes 


Gloria Hughes 


Kathie Elliott 


Susan Hawley