pumpkin patch insanity

pumpkin patch insanity, originally uploaded by carolyn_in_oregon.

Gina and I went to Sauvie's Island (an island in the Columbia River just west of Portland) to get pumpkins. The Pumpkin Patch and markets were total insanity. 1/2 mile long line for a hayride? a wasteland of sad pumpkins (rotting, stemless, otherwise deformed)? a traffic jam on a tiny island? I swear all of Portland was here (and Scappoose and St Helens etc etc).

we found some good pumpkins at the far, far end of the field and loaded up on fresh, local fruits & veggies at the market. I love Sauvie's Island. without the crowds is better though