Views of the Neighborhood – A Walk in the Park

~ John W. Howell

It is a pretty slow week in Lakeway, so I decided to get the bus ready and prepare a spread and have a picnic in the park. No moaning. I have prepared roasted chicken served with fingerling potato salad, chilled asparagus, hollandaise sauce, and charro beans to get you in the mood. For dessert, we are serving assorted napoleon pastries and homemade apple crisp. We have top-shelf drinks and Aubert Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast UV Vineyard 2018 for the red and Kistler Chardonnay Russian River Valley Vine Hill Vineyard 2017 for the white. Today’s entertainment guest is Mary Hopkin.

So let’s get on the bus and be off.

Views of the Neighborhood

Whoa. Stop the bus. Look at the buck just standing by the road.

Well, we can tell we are here. Everybody needs a mask.

In case you wonder how far is six feet.

Here we are by the lake. It will take a moment to set up the tent, lights, and sound system. So let’s all get off and take a stroll.

Looks like plenty of room for volleyball.

Getting closer to the lake, we can see an artist hard at work. A reminder not to dive off the cliff. Yeah, who would do that?

Here is another artist. Looks like a good day to paint.

There is the bandstand where mary Hopkin will perform.

Have a nice jungle Jim for those who are interested.

So make yourself at home. The drinks and food are ready, and Mary’s ready to sing. I hope you all have a great week, and thanks for coming to our picnic.

 

84 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – A Walk in the Park”

  1. Oh my, I haven’t been to a picnic as elaborate as yours. What a feast! I loved the bus ride and especially the glimpse of the buck. Thanks, John. 😊

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  2. Another fabulous tour. Wondering – Are the majority of people in your area masking in public? Oh – before you answer, more Pinot Noir, please. Thanks for Mary Hopkin … and to think some of us remember when it was a hit.

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  5. Sorry to be getting on the bus late, John. The neighborhood must be enjoying a peaceful week now that all the decorating and undecorating is over. (as depicted by the artists) I hold some great memories with an old friend of mine using Mary’s song as the theme! Thank you!

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    1. The inside is totally different. Plush leather loungers with entertainment consoles. Maybe I need to show a photo of the inside. I haven’t had an incentive to redo the outside since I like the “Not what you see.” aspect of the yellow clunker. 😁Thanks, Jill.

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  11. Thanks for letting me accompany you on this tour — always nice to have an outing to look forward to on the weekend! Quick question: the water level looks low to me. Are y’all having a shortage of rain, or is this just not a very full lake?

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  13. What a great picnic, John, with delicious food and drink, as always. I also make a yummy apple crisp, so maybe I’ll bring that along next time. 😉 I think that Buck planned for a photo op, too. Thanks for a wonderful start to the new year!

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  14. John, with a menu so scrumptious as yours, you can cater my picnics anytime! However, I wasn’t able to find the “order online” feature for your blog… Help, please? 😊 Best, Babsje

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    1. I thought I had answered this one but will do it again. We don’t have on line ordering but encourage everyone to show up in person. You are most welcome to join anytime.

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  28. Loved the photos. Found some interesting adjectives. It’s all peaceful and nice. It was written in a fantabulous way, I felt like I was with you. Hope for going to more picnics together.

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