Why does it always (almost) rain on me?
This time, the sun pulled through and it was all-systems go for our second Picnic in the Park, right in the heart of the Sydney CBD. After getting the nod from David and Michael, it was decided that Tuna & Egg Salad on a 6-seed Sandwich roll would be on the menu, followed by a little pre-Christmas cheer of fresh Fruit Mince Tarts. BB Caf and Pastry were roped in to make the goodies, while I pulled up weather reports on my screen every 5 minutes and hissed at passing clouds.
Having decided to go ahead with the Picnic, I got explicit permission to drive our new nifty Brasserie Bread Caddy right into the city, which was a big win for me. Up until Friday, it was all don t let her behind the wheel , but this time there was no avoiding it; no one else had time to drive me or indulge in some out-of-office activities. David had to pick his mother up for the picnic(she was visiting from the UK). Bill, who runs our promotional samplings regularly at Thomas Dux all over Sydney, kindly volunteered his help so after loading the van, we hightailed it over to Wynyard.
See, I thought we got there early but Rachel (@beaney) was already perched like a beacon in the middle of the grassy field with her laptop, chilling and awaiting our arrival.
Opening the box of fruit mince tarts was like setting off a smoke signal, because the next thing we knew, a small crowd had gathered round.
the cupcake hoarder
It was great because not only did our tweetheads attend (roll-call below!), Simon from the Heart of Food was also taking marvellous pictures, and we had CBD fans who read about it in our Roll-Call e-newsletter and decide to meet us there (view the newsletter or sign up to receive it).
Thanks to everyone who showed up, and watch out for the third Picnic in the Park coming soon! (do I hear calls for Pastry in the Park perhaps )
So, where do you think we should head to next?
[via Ken Burgin]
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Tweeple Roll-Call: @voirol @beaney @Warlach @theheartoffood @kittykittymraow @kdragon @kristydarby @cafedave + Puff @Anna_63 @stuandgravy @Fatjan @hollingsworth @monkeyshead @KenBurgin @fridley @inspiredadvtrs @KaosMinion @Kimakhei @ultimatelysyd @leahmaclean [if I missed out on anyone, let me know!]
