Yurts in Tolt McDonald Park

On the picnic theme.

We were particularly motivated today because we knew that our power would be off for part of the day.  When and how long?  We didn't know.  I'm hoping that if they do this work, we won't lose power when the November windstorms start blowing.

I picked out Told McDonald Park in Carnation.  I'm always fond of the Snoqualmie Valley.  Pick up a Subway sandwich in Duvall.  Very pleasant park with lots of picnic tables and a foot bridge across the Snoqualmie River.  Plus they had some very attractive camping options including these yurts which sleep a bunch of people, have electricity, heat and furniture.  Drawback?  No flushies or showers.

But a possibility.

We enjoyed our trip and took Teddy.  He did pretty well being left in the car for short periods of time.

Good thing we went because when we came home, the power was on but it had been off almost the entire time we had been gone.

Edmonds picnic

Keeping with the picnic theme but wanting to stay closer to home, Dennis and I went for a picnic lunch at Edmonds Beach on Puget Sound.  Maybe 15-20 minutes away.  Chilly very chilly.  Will we ever warm up?  Just a little?  I would like 70 degrees.  We had our summer in April; July chugs on without warming.  It's hard to believe it's summertime other places.  Quite a few people but we found a picnic table.  Walked around a little.

Picnic

Dennis and I decided that we would do some picnicing this summer. Near and far.  We live in a beautiful area but too often we just stay home; nothing wrong with that; just a little too insular.

So today, I picked a place nearby.  Stamm Overlook in Edmonds.  Very very small, just some benches and a trash can.  And a fabulous view.  I picked up a few pieces of chicken, some potato salad, Greek salad and some cherries.

Off we went; we had a very relaxing time watching the boats on the sound.