Spring will come to these mountains

Today our new Picnic at Ascot backback arrived. On the outside it looks like an ordinary hunter green backpack. But open it up and it is outfitted for a picnic for two--plates, cutlery, green-checked tablecloth and napkins, cheese board and knife, wineglasses, bottle opener, and cork stopper. That's just in the front compartment. The best picnic part is in the rear section--it's padded and metalic-insulated for keeping food fresh and safe. And on the side is a similar insulated wine bottle carrier. They thought of everything. We have so many guests who love to hike the many local trails that I can see this equipment getting a workout come the beautiful spring weather that is just around the next bend.