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There's some sunny weather around - where do EDF"ers" go for their picnics?


Will Self said in todays Evening Standard that Sydenham Woods was good. I prefer somewhere by the water - the seaside or the Thames. If I find a log or a seat to sit on and avoid sitting on grass the better - at my age my legs don't fold so well.


Supplementary - are you a "homemader" when it comes to picnics or a "catch an M&S sandwich and cold beer" type?


I belong to the former school. Most recent success - the night before - take a good French Stick - split, scoop out the inside. Rub with garlic, splash some olive oil around, fill with some sliced tomatoes, anchovies (tho good salami works well too) and mozzarella - maybe a bit of avocado if there's some loafing around. Wrap in cling film, press between two breadboards or similar with heavy weights (tinned beans) overnight in the fridge. Keep cool on way to picnic - slice into four and serve with chilled white wine / cider / beer.

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ed_pete Wrote:

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> Is this not more of a lounge topic ?


No Pete, for heaven's sake pay attention.

MM wants to have a picnic, at the very least he'd have to go as far as the garden.

You can't have a picnic in a living room.

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> american garden (rhododendron patch) in Dulwich

> park

>

> or japanese garden (bit by the stream) in Peckham

> Rye


Those would be exactly my two choices, Mightyroar - the japanese garden probably just shades the other, for me. Fancy a picnic before the wasp season?

Japanese Garden or the picnic area itself with tables (something for the ants to climb up) Peckham Rye Park

or

there's a little park up Telegraph Hill (I think we're talking New Cross) but it's a do-able walk away.

I also agree Brenchley Gardens.

But also, if these things don't bother you and they certaibnly don't bother me, Nunhead Cemetery.

PeckhamRose Wrote:

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> > But also, if these things don't bother you and

> they certaibnly don't bother me, Nunhead Cemetery.


xxxxxxx


Yeh, Nunhead Cemetery is brilliant, provided you don't fall down any open graves of course - all ivy and gothic and bits of broken statues :)


And lots of birds.

Hi,


If you are wanting a Barbie at the weekend get a "after 9.30" cheap day return, pack your barbie (not disposable as they litter everwhere) and head off to West Beach, Littlehampton! No people or funfairs! abandoned beach its good. Marinate your meats the night before, wrap them individually in foil, cook them in foil for about ten minutes, then seduce them slowly onto the hot coals. Open the Wine and watch the cool sea and the sun gowing down. When all is done head back to London with the spare bottle of wine (in case one smashed on the journey) open on the train and then doze until your at your destiantion.


All you need is a good rucksack and cool bag, frozen water to keep the wine and meats chilled and the need to extend your boundaries.


Enjoy.


Regards,

Libra Carr.

Jimbob Wrote:

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> horniman



Yes, wonderful views from Horniman and they had the little zoo there too last time I was there, with turkeys and goats and the like. There are also numerous interesting spots to picnic in Peckham Rye Park.

lard Wrote:

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> Can anyone explain to me the attraction of

> picnics?

> How can carting your own food, plates etc to an

> open space be better than going to a pub for a

> meal and a drink in the sun, or eating in your

> back garden and then going for a walk?


Beats going to the pub because you can drink a whole bottle of wine for the price of one glass.


Beats your own back garden cos at no point will you think 'oh i'll just water the plants, do a bit of weeding'....or whatever basically constitutes work.


if you have kids cant be beat as they will run around, climb trees and generally seem quite pleasant and appealing given the backdrop of 'outdoors'


and if you dont have kids can be dead romantic. peaceful, cultural, drunken..........whatever you want.

I agree with mightyroar = plus you get to entertain without the hassle of table cloths, fancy menus, place settings. Good picnics are not over planned and definitely (by definition) not formal. Some grub, some booze, a fine view / location and friends - what more coudl you want?

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