There are so many great reasons to be living here, not least of which is the ability to plan a barbecue in advance! So, Grahame and I have reserved the picnic area at Lindley Meadows in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, August 2nd for a summer picnic and barbecue. I thought we’d give that great American tradition, a potluck, a go.

So, bring something for yourself and your family for the barbecue, plus enough to share with a couple of other people, and then a salad, appetizer, dessert or cheese and biscuits to share with others. This has worked well in my experience and we should end up with a grand feast.

Most importantly, make sure you bring beer or wine or whatever else you want to drink and some picnic ware. A dollar or two to off-set the cost of hiring the picnic grounds would be appreciated, as would a table cloth, if you have one. If you have a set of barbecue implements, please give a shout on your reply.

Otherwise, please bring along your family, chairs, blankets, (flasks of tea!), friends, dogs, games and whatever else you wish to add to the party.

Hope a lot of you can make it.

Cheerio ‘til then or see you on Friday 31st at “The Pub”.

Joanne