Omnica 2005 Picnic in the Park

On Sunday, August 28th we had lots of fun picnicing at the Laguna Niguel Regional park. About 50 Omnica employees and family members weathered the beautiful summer day with activities like eating, Frisbee golf, extreme balloon launch, and downing soft drinks. Everyone brought food, but Joie Bare brought some treats that were especially delicious - the Pear Custard Bars. There is a picture and the recipe here. It wasn't really an annual party, since the last time we had a company picnic was sometime in the last century. In fact, it was a hoot long overdue. The hot and dry weather was perfect for activities that involved water balloons, flip-flops, hats and shorts. There was plenty to do, and some friendly competition, too. Enjoy some of the photos of the event, below. It's Sunday at the park. Everyone brought food and games. Kathryn and Bill dressed for the sun.   Most were in T-shirts and shorts.  Earl starts the food line.  Tamura and Kevin Oberkramer The Mossbergs ate, while Lana and Joe joked around. We did our best to stay cool Linna Cubbage and Liz Dowding. We played played balloon toss,  and some game with water and running,  and dowsing each other's faces. We prepared for the real competition. THE BALLOON LAUNCH! Tim burst on the scene with a launcher that used articulated ladder on wheels, and loops of surgical tubing. When he launched water balloons, they flew over 200 ft. Whoa! We caught them with a plastic sheet.  Others made a human slingshot,  that sometimes caused a shower,  or reached a target off in the distance. Jared was prepared for impact, while we relaxed in the shade. Carol certainly dressed for the occasion.  Andy and Mercury Scherer laughed, while Jared dunked young Ryan March. The kids had a great time. Jared and Ryan were wet all day long. Guilia Gleason and Alysa (Bob Fish's  granddaughter). Marlene Cubbage cooking hot dogs. Lots of food. And many water balloons. Tim and Kevin discuss the aftermath. A wet Jared talks with G.F. Liz.  The Cubbage family How many more Cokes do you want? Cathy and Antonella have a few laughs. Finally . . . peace in park again.