Planning A Picnic

The picnic area, photo by LadyDuck
By Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
Switzerland
August 10, 2016 10:49am CST
This morning we had a walk to the old water mill. It's a quiet area, with a natural water source. Looking around, we have noticed that they have created a new picnic area under the trees. There are new wooden benches and tables and grills, ready to be used by visitors. I think I am going to prepare a food basket and we are going have a picnic under the trees the next Saturday or Sunday. I plan to prepare some chicken wraps, a potato salad, deviled eggs and cheesecake. It's a long time that I do not go for a picnic. What do you think of this kind of food?
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• United States
10 Aug 16
I think your menu is perfect picnic food - but don't forget something to drink!
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill I never miss to bring water.
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• Marikina, Philippines
11 Aug 16
Yeah, a soft drink would be a perfect match.
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• India
11 Aug 16
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
10 Aug 16
I think you are ambitious, and that sounds amazing
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
It's a very long time that we do not go out for a picnic, we were a lot younger the last time.
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• Bangladesh
11 Aug 16
Picnic
You're right.
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• Bangladesh
11 Aug 16
Enjoy your picnic.
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@jstory07 (139703)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Aug 16
We used to go for a picnic all of the time when we Lived in Colorado. Some of the parks here have nothing in them at all. they are not what I would call a park. but we did find an area that had grills and picnic tables. We could go back there..
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
I like to sit on a bench and to put the food on a table, there are always too many ants ready to feast on your food.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
10 Aug 16
Delicious...I wish I could join you ... I love picnics and your food sounds just right...., the picnic area looks very nice in the picture...
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
It's a very nice area, there is a stream starting from there, from the natural source, the water is clean and fresh. I am glad that the tourists have not discovered this place.
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@xFiacre (13014)
• Ireland
10 Aug 16
@ladyduck That sounds quite sublime. Can I come too?
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
Of course you can come, the food is always too much for only two people.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
11 Aug 16
I would absolutely devour it and under those trees....it would be tastier than ever. Have a good time.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
It's so long that we do not plan a picnic that I hope to forget nothing.
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Aug 16
That sounds great - and what a lovely place to have a picnic! I pack food on our little trips with the kids - so it's more of a backpack outing rather than a true picnic. Be sure to pack drinks too (we bring cold water bottles!).
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Non baked? I don't know if I've ever had that! I'm sure the picnic will be nice and romantic - enjoy!
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
13 Aug 16
@much2say I made a very small cheesecake for two, my husband prefer the non baked cheesecake.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
15 Aug 16
@much2say There are many recipes of no bake cheesecakes. I like to add fresh berries on the top.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Aug 16
Oh let me come too to that picnic because i want to taste all your mentioned foods that you would be preparing . By the way , what will you have for your drinks ? Canned sodas?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Don't forget to take a picture of the place , because i know you don't want pictures of your and your husband here .
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
12 Aug 16
@SIMPLYD Thank you, it seems that the day is going to be sunny and not too hot. I hope it's true.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
12 Aug 16
@SIMPLYD It's my husband who does not want that I post pictures of him and he prefers I also abstain from posting my pictures.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Aug 16
That food sounds delicious! It is making me hungry. And the picnic sounds so nice, I hope you enjoy it. =)
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
I am sure we will enjoy, it's a perfect place to spend a relaxing moment. We will leave tablets and phones at home.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
10 Aug 16
I love this kind of food.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
Now I can only hope that it will not rain, we can never know.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
10 Aug 16
Oh, it sounds yummy and in such a beautiful location. Have fun! When our son was a little boy, he and I would walk to a nearby church and have a little picnic on the steps!
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
How nice to have picnics with your little boy. It's a very long time that we do not go out for a picnic, I hope not to wake up the God of thunder and rain.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
10 Aug 16
Enjoy your food on the right place .
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
Let's hope that it's not going to rain. If this is the case, I make the picnic under the porch.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@shshiju It's not too bad if it rains, at least the food is not spoiled and we can stay outside without getting wet.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
11 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Picnic under porch interesting.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
10 Aug 16
@LadyDuck I think it sounds like perfect picnic food. It seems like forever since I have gone on a picnic, it's been way too hot here.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
We only had a few hot days in July, now the temperature is perfect, 80 F with a little breeze and a blue sky.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
12 Aug 16
@LadyDuck perfect weather for a picnic. Enjoy.
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
10 Aug 16
Saturday? saturday is street parade in Zurich, dont you want to rave and dance the night away?lol
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
Oh my goodness surely NOT! May be that there is a lot of people going to Zürich it will be quiet here.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@miniam Here Monday is a holiday, I do not know if you also celebrate the Assumption Day. I am sure the roads will be crowded again.
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Im sure you will have a lovely quiet weekend.Enjoy
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
11 Aug 16
Good...nice thinking...I don't know those are not my idea of picnic food..lol. I am a vegan...so in all probability, I would have a bread with some pickle (I need it to survive) and some black coffee. Lots of snacks...and fruits. For me food is not as material as long peaceful time...out in open ..
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
11 Aug 16
We had several picnics on our trip to Canada and we had chicken sandwiches on one of them and cheese and fruit and baguette at another. It sounds delicious to me.
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@jayaramas (1353)
• Bangalore, India
15 Aug 16
fruit is ideal under the tree
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
I am sure that it will be a relaxing moment, this place is so quiet, the cars cannot arrive too close, there are a 10 minutes walk to reach the spot.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 16
I haven't been on a picnic in years. The food sounds great, have a lovely time.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
The last time we had a picnic we still were both very young, I am not even sure that we were already married. Let's hope for a nice weather.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@jaboUK According to the weather man it should be sunny until the next Wednesday. Wait and see.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Oh yes, you need some nice weather - good luck with that.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 Aug 16
the food is good.It also been a long time.I love a good picnic.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
I cannot remember how many years ago we made a picnic, I only remember it was in France, near St. Tropez.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@amadeo I loved to live in France, it is a wonderful country, but I missed my native language and here I am closer to my family.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 Aug 16
@LadyDuck that must had been lovely there in France.Sounds so romantic.
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
10 Aug 16
It is really good to get out and about. Not that often that I take some food with me.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
I cannot remember how many years have passed since last time I took food with me.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
@Ronrybs Now that you mention this, it's a long time that I do not bring food for a picnic, but the last Christmas I brought all the food at the house of my niece in Italy to celebrate together. I will not repeat the experience.
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@Ronrybs (19281)
• London, England
10 Aug 16
@LadyDuck For me, it was last year. I remember taking a sandwich on one of bike rides.
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@rina110383 (24492)
11 Aug 16
I love them. Great for picnic.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 16
I think it's a pretty good choice.
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