'Terrace Community Cookout' beats the rain (mostly)

One of the day's conversation circles.

Well, the local weather forecast said there was a 50% chance of a thunderstorm for Sunday and -- surprise! -- it was correct.

Our "Terrace Community Cookout" began on Hyland Court at 2 p.m. By the time everyone was stuffed on burgers, hot dogs, and a gazillion pot luck salads and side dishes and was contemplating dessert, the rumbling began.

At close to 3:30, the skies opened up and everyone raced for a trio of welcoming open garages for shelter, or lit out for home. So, we had about half the event without rain, and half with. That's 50-50, and a good time was had by all.

Many people to thank, headed by event organizer Ellie DeBonis, and grill master Sid Legg. They and Lorraine Bailey provided the garage shelters and let the crowd trample their lawns. And, of course, other volunteers and everyone who brought food to the event.

Our intent is to make such cookouts once again an annual part of Terrace social life. Here are some more views of the afternoon.

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