The First Summer Picnic
The first summer picnic.
What was more fun? Preparing the menu. Packing up the picnic basket. Remembering the blanket and bug spray. Getting into the car and driving to the lake or park. Finding the perfect spot. Setting up the feast. Uncorking the wine or pulling a cold one out of the ice chest. No phones, no computers. Just nature.
The first summer picnic.
Mosquitos the size of bumble bees. Bumble bees the size of baseballs. Ants canny ability to not only spot food but zoom to food within seconds. More mosquitoes buzzing around, in fact, swarms of mosquitoes to the point that you have to run away.
Oh oh. There is the mini-van pulling up into the parking lot. Oh oh. The worse fears come true. Out pounces four kids that seem to have been locked up for a month. There’s the father opening up the back unloading. There’s the mother screaming to her kids. Oh oh. Even worse, the father is pulling out a stroller. Oh oh. Yes, it gets worse still. They find the table right next to the one we are sitting at. Now we got mosquitoes, bumble bees, ants and screaming kids.
The first summer picnic.
I think the Y generation is skipping the picnic scene. They were taken to numerous picnics as kids and if an analyst looked into their minds, they would find the picnics were a pain in the butt. So now they are missing out on one of summer’s greatest pleasures.
The first summer picnic.
We pack up our stuff and find another perfect spot. This one is away from the water and away from the bugs and away from the screaming kids. Baked fried chicken, crusty bread with olive oil and chunks of cheese, pasta salad, and homemade cookies. The sun is setting. The air is warm and quiet. Hey, this is fun.
The first summer picnic is taking place at TNG today. Chicken breasts have been marinating overnight and my homemade salad dressing is ready to go. Some will have a sandwich, some will have a salad and some like Jason M. will have both. We have Daniel scooping up giant ice cream cones with Moosetracks and caramel crunch ice cream. And what would a picnic be without pickles and chips?
If you are around at noon, stop by and join us. It’s in the parking lot with a great view of Haggerty Road. And if nothing else, at least you can say that you were at your first summer picnic.
Happy Friday!
June 12th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Being here for just a little over a year, I can’t thank you enough for always doing this for us! This will be my 2nd summer picnic here! I was that kid who was taken on Picnics and can remeber running around hines park and swinging on swings. They were and still are the best memories that I can think of to date. Just the excitement alone can make anyone think, Yeah SUMMER!
So thanks for the Marinated chicken and the pasta salad, and of course for the sinful but amazing moosetracks ice cream!!
GO RED WINGS!!!!~
June 12th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I am soooo excited for our BBQ~ Thank you LG and TG!
June 12th, 2009 at 10:07 am
love the chicken salad…. Awesome.
June 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am
It sounds like you really enjoy doing the picnic.
It looks as though you will have the perfect picnic weather.
Have a great time.
June 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Thank you Larry and Teresa for your thoughtfullness. I greatly appreciate the picnic and the wonderful food to eat!
GO RED WINGS!!
June 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Thank you Larry & Teresa!
June 12th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Mmmm… how about some moose tracks and caramel crunch for us hard working stores????
June 12th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Thank You LG and TG! It was another great picnic! This would be my second, and I can’t wait for the third!! Great weather, and I hope everyone has a great weekend!
June 12th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Ok LG~ We want your salad dressing recipe! Soooo GOOOD!
June 12th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
It is perfect weather for a picnic..
June 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
*sniff sniff* I guess us at the stores will be there in spirit…..
June 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
This is the first one I have missed. I had the day off last year but came anyway because LG is such an amazing griller. Thank you all the picnics of seasons past. Perhaps Megs and Baby could save a chicken breast for me to p/u on Tuesday???
June 12th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I’m in the mood for grillin’ this weekend! You’ve inspired me to have a cookout of my own!
June 12th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
THANK YOU LARRY AND TERESA FOR THE SUPRISE GIFTS!
June 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Thank you!!!
June 12th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
It was a great picnic…….Thank you Larry and Teresa.
June 12th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
The food was amazing as always!!!!! I would love to have your marinade recipes. Great weather! Great food! Great people to share it with. Thank you Larry and Teresa for the food and gifts! TNG Worldwide Rocks!
June 13th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Thanks Larry and Theresa for the food and gifts! Your chicken is always the best. I Would love the know the customs ingredients.
June 15th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Thank you Larry and Teresa for the wonderful lunch and gifts!
June 15th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Thank you LG and Teresa for the great picnic! The famous salad is my favorite! Also, a huge thank you for the surprise gifts. It was totally unexpected and very much appreciated!
June 15th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Thanks Larry and Teresa for the great lunch and the chicken recipe!
June 16th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Thank you Larry and Teresa for all you do!!!