I don't think ALL of the meetings should be at the park..just that it would be a good opportunity. Besides, have you ever noticed that certain people are 'always' busy with their hands, even at populace? I rarely see Deborah*sp? without her spindle and Ismet often has hers...as does HE Elisabetta and her looms. So many of them work and chat away with ease and are great examples for the rest of us! Aoife