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202 - Pik Nik |
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Operation Fun! |
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Picnics are the perfect way to spend a warm, sunny afternoon with
good friends. But it’s not all about the food. It’s also about accessories,
things that you can take along that will help make the outdoors
more comfortable and more fun. Here are some suggestions that will
ensure a successful day in the wild!
Blankets: a couple of soft, colourful oversized blankets are perfect
for sitting or napping on after lunch or dinner. You may want to
bring along some plastic sheeting to protect the blankets if you
think that the ground is moist.
Picnic baskets: Can’t have enough. I like to use at least two: one
for the food and the other for dishware, glasses and such.
Wooden cutting boards come in handy if you are serving anything
that will have to be sliced or prepared while you’re out of doors.
Thermal flasks and glassware. New thermal flasks are great, but
it’s also worth keeping an eye out for funky, vintage thermal flasks
at tag sales. Colourful plastic glasses make for nice presentation
of iced coffees or teas.
Dishware can be anything your heart desires. Extra strength paper
is great for a big picnic, colourful Melmac is the newest retro
rage. For intimate picnics, hey, who says you can’t bring along
china? Just be careful!
A tablecloth comes in handy if you plan to use a picnic table. If
it’s a vintage cloth or something you really care for bring an old
sheet to use as an under liner. This will protect your favourite
cloth from snags.
Speaking of linens, don’t forget at least one dry and one damp tea
towel. I usually seal them in plastic bags. You will be prepared
for any stain that awaits!
Folding stools are essential for anyone who wants to get off of
the ground for a bit. Camp stools are perfect as they collapse and
are easily transportable.
You would think that if you picked the perfect park or meadow that
there would be enough flowers around for you and yours to enjoy.
I certainly hope so. But if not, some simple flowers from home will
create a beautiful, impromptu centrepiece. |
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