random thoughts

Phil, Erma, Bob, Paula and Mike came to Colorado Springs last weekend and we went to the park on a scouting expedition. We wanted to get in the area close to where we used to meet, so see map below.
Here's what we're thinking:
Tables: There are two large picnic tables chained down near some evergreen trees that would probably seat eight people each. Paula and Mike have a foldout table that would seat eight, and Phil and Erma have two that would seat 10 each. So we're still a little short on room, although some people could sit in lawn chairs or on blankets on the grass. I don't have lawn chairs (since I have no lawn) and don't have any appropriate blankets, so if someone in-state has those, please bring them.
Bob will check on renting a tent for additional shade.
Food: Everyone said it would be too much hassle to bring a grill and charcoal, so we'll just hit KFC, Subway, etc. I'll work on a map showing the neighborhood restaurants, and there's a good grocery store off Uintah west of the interstate. It's a state law that all picnics include watermelon (JOKE), so I can bring a few of those and my machete. I'll also bring large trash bags.
"Silver"ware: I found a bunch of plates, knives, forks, spoons, cups and napkins in my mom's house and Phil and Erma kindly offered to keep the big box at their house until the reunion. They also said they'd bring some more plastic cups and Bob will get more forks.
Timeframe: Carol and Mike plan to get to the park about 9:30 Sunday the 26th and stick around until 4 or 5 p.m.
That's all I can think of for now.
Later!