Friday, September 18

We received an invitation to a picnic at Landis Homes for Oregon House (Mother’s living area on the campus). It was for Mother and three guests. It suited Cerwin, his sister Velda, and me to go.

We arrived early, and since it was a beautiful day we took the scenic route to the pavilion.

We were the first guests to arrive.

After finding our places at the table, we went for a walk around the area.

The chef had just put hot dogs on the grill.

The peacock was inside his pen until we came to visit – then he came out to see his visitors.

If the peahen was there, we did not see her.

From there we went to the pond.

While Cerwin and Mother watched the swans and ducks, I walked toward the field where I saw a few photo ops.

A visiting egret

Back at the pavilion, lunch was almost ready.

Most guests had arrived by 11:45 AM – the time set for the meal.

Cerwin’s hamburger

We had a delicious, delightful time.

On the way back we went by the pond again.

I love a delicious picnic on a beautiful late summer day.