101 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www. ShemCreekRes taurant s . com hobbies and leisure eaten there many times and the boys enjoyed hiking in the woods,” said Erica. “But, since we bought a boat,” she confessed, “we mostly picnic on the boat or on one of the little islands around Charleston Harbor. One of them we call ‘Shark Tooth Island’ because the boys have found so many of them there.” In the picnic basket for the Kozmas, you’ll find “peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Gavin and Tyler and lots of fruit. Turkey sandwiches for Mike and me. And chips. Lots and lots of chips!” When they’re not working at their day jobs in the real estate industry, musicians Kim and Andy Bimonte perform at restaurants and clubs around town as the Time Pieces Music Duo. But their busy schedule doesn’t keep them from frequent picnics at their favorite spot, Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. “We love it there,” Kim said. “There’s great scenery and plenty of places to spread out.” The Bimontes usually bring two folding chairs and a blanket and pack chicken sandwiches or wraps for her and a turkey club sandwich for him. Their sides: chips, or pita chips and hummus. And their thermal bag, she admitted, sometimes harbors “a little wine.” She said they’ll picnic for hours if it’s a nice, sunny day. “Plus, we walk the pier, visit the gift shop or walk the beautiful trails along the water. We’re really lucky to have that beautiful park,” stated Kim, adding, “Plus, there’s plenty of parking.” The Fenners, Lisa, an RN and nursing manager at MUSC, and Ryan – an optometrist – used to picnic more when their children were younger. Now, Marcus is 10, Miles, 12, and Candy is 17, so it can be hard to tear them away from their sports and friends. When they succeed, their “go-to” place is Palmetto Islands County Park. “It has big open fields where you can play sports with the kids,” Lisa said. “We’ll use the picnic table, but I always carry a big blanket in my car in case anybody wants to sit on it.” The fare for the Fenners’ picnics varies but Lisa always insists on fruit, especially grapes, which she smilingly adds are “an easy fruit.” As a counterpoint, she always packs something salty, like “chips or crackers.” Recently, the Fenners have added a new wrinkle — or wave — to their picnicking. They’ve headed to the nearest landing to launch their kayaks into the harbor. There, it becomes a workout and a picnic on the water, but without being “piqued” by all those annoying bugs. Sandra@bradleyomararealestate.com | www.BradleyOmaraRealEstate.com Charleston Real Estate & Lifestyle 843-814-7647 Sandra A. Patrick, Charleston Native “Experience and Expertise you can trust for all your real estate needs!”
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