Despite
forecasts to the contrary, the annual Raymondale block party picnic
last night had two unexpected last-minute guests: Rain and thunder. And
yet! And yet.... At least 45 people showed up anyway to linger over
tables laden with food and mingle under umbrellas and shade canopies.
Because, after all, the potluck food had already been cooked and the
coolers already stocked before the sky turned dark, and some forecast
somewhere had said we would be spared the worst of it. Which turned out
to be true. Certainly the kids seemed not to notice the weather, as they
got wet playing catch with water balloons anyway.
Many thanks to the organizers and to
all the great cooks who came and brought a dish to share. It was fun to
meet so many new neighbors and renew ties with old friends!
