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A Picnic and Some Fishing

6/17/2018

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June 18 is International Picnic Day. The word picnic first appeared in English in a letter of the Gallicized Lord Chesterfield in 1748, who associates it with card-playing, drinking and conversation, and may have entered the English language from this French word: pique-nique.  The term was used to describe a group of people dining in a restaurant who brought their own wine. The actual usage began as "pique un niche" meaning to "pick a place," an isolated spot where family or friends could enjoy a meal together away from the distractions, demands, and public nature of a communal life. The concept of a picnic long retained the connotation of a meal to which everyone contributed something.

​For some menu ideas, try Splendid Table or Kentucky Proud Recipes.

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If you don't want to cook, consider stopping into a market or restaurant to get fresh local foods to go.

You can find some good leads here: Visit Appalachia
                                                            Appalachian Grown
                                                            Local Harvest

Today is also Go Fishing Day. Go Fishing Day is dedicated to sport fishing, as well as those who fish as part of survival (known as subsistence fishing). Fishing is a great way to help add food to your table while having the satisfaction of knowing that you caught it yourself, as well as a wonderful bonding opportunity for friends and family. Find a good fishing hole in Kentucky: Fishing in Neighborhoods
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If you’re still looking for a reason to get outside with family and friends, the National Park Service had (before the administration was focusing on pillaging) a Park Rx program that emphasized reasons why being outside is a prescription for good health:
  • Being in nature can improve your mood, increase physical activity, and combat obesity.
  • Being outside and the health benefits can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of who you are and where you come from.
  • Parks foster social connections, which are vital to community cohesion and contribute to social well-being.
  • For little kids, nature fosters active play, which is associated with physical, cognitive, and social benefits.
  • For bigger kids (and all of us, really), nature improves mental and social health during what is often a challenging time of life.
So get outside, picnic, and fish. Sure, you might panic when your child actually catches a fish and you realize you have to be the one that gets it off the line and throw it back without displaying your panic so they don’t have the same anxieties that you have, but it’s worth it!!

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11/29/2018 11:18:02 pm

Actually, I didn't know that there was an event like this being celebrated by people because me and my family usually doing picnic every once in a while. But I heard that a lot of families were able to participate in International Picnic Day! It was indeed a fun day because every member of the family was given the chance to have time with each other. Since we are so busy with so many things, it is still very important for you to find time for your loved ones!

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Bob Newton link
4/15/2021 11:10:55 am

It's cool that you mention that spending time outside in nature can have a positive effect on your mood. I've been feeling depressed for the past few weeks, so I'm thinking about going to a tackle shop to buy some fishing supplies. I'm going to see if there's a good tackle shop in my area that can sell me some fishing supplies.

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Chris Pederson link
6/29/2021 08:27:28 am

I have never felt the satisfaction of knowing that I caught or hunted something and then fed it to my family. I think it'll be a little bit easier to start with fishing though. My main concern is finding a place that is close by where I can catch and keep fish.

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7/5/2021 10:20:33 am

I liked it when you shared that going on a fishing trip can help improve your mood while increasing physical activity as you are being in nature. My uncle just mentioned the other day that he is planning to take his family on a trip so they can enjoy spending quality time together. I will suggest to him taking them on a fishing trip as it can help improve the mood.

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8/28/2021 03:59:41 pm

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9/2/2021 08:28:23 am

It’s great that you talked about fishing charters and what they usually include. Recently, my sister and I decided we want to surprise our families and organize a fishing trip. We think a boat trip could be perfect for our family, so we’ll be sure to look into that. Thanks for the advice on fishing trips and how they come with the right equipment.

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Hailey Miller link
2/9/2022 01:23:39 am

It got me when you said that physical activities can help improve our moods and fight obesity. I want to have a healthier lifestyle to ensure overall health through the years. I guess I should look for a private fishing charter on Friday where I can have a great time catching fish and enjoying nature.

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2/10/2022 07:03:34 pm

I read your post and I found It is very helpful. A great read for anyone interested in fishing.

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Tex Hooper link
3/8/2022 07:46:08 pm

I like what you said about how being in nature can improve your mood. I need to take my family out for quality time together. I'll have to consider taking my kids fishing.

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Daniel Fang link
3/30/2022 02:52:37 am

I had no idea there was a day to celebrate fishing. Thanks for sharing that. Will go on my favourite Fishing Charters in Atlantic Beach NC to celebrate this day. Thanks for sharing!

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Olivia Smart link
4/14/2022 03:46:43 pm

I like dhow you said that being in nature can help improve your mood. My husband has been talking about taking us all on a fishing boat and getting us to spend time as a family this summer. It seems like it could help us to reset after a long time focusing on work and other responsibilities.

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Victoria Addington link
4/17/2022 01:00:51 pm

I agreed when you stated that being outside can enhance your mood. That's also why my sister is so fond of fishing. She's even looking for a deep-sea fishing charter to widen her skill in fishing.

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8/17/2022 07:45:18 am

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Iris Smith link
9/20/2022 02:41:09 am

I appreciate you saying that anybody can benefit from being out, regardless of who you are or where you come from. This summer, my spouse and I want to do something fun together. I believe that since my husband enjoys fishing, going on fishing charter trips is the best activity we can do together.

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