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nTodaynhas been declared Pink Flamingo Day, a day when we arenencouraged to “get flocked” and put as many pink plasticnflamingos in our front yards as we can.
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nAndnwe don’t want to leave the backyard out, do we? It seems that todaynis also the “Great American Backyard Campout.”
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nIfnyou are lucky enough to have a yard or two, try to find the time tonenjoy it, adorn it, and even live in it.
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nWhat’snthe deal with all the flamingos?
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nJunen23 is supposed to be the “birthday” of the pink plastic flamingo,nand so in 2007 it was chosen as the date on which to set a world’snrecord for most pink flamingo lawn ornaments set up in the U.S. andnCanada.
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nFlamingo flocking is a great way to raise funds for organizations. I stillnhave remnants of a dance-troupe flock.
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nWhethernit’s the fun of snuggling together in a tent or the beauty ofnsleeping out under the stars, it can be great to do a bit of outdoornliving—especially when the kitchen and bathroom are still near tonhand! Here are some ideas for backyard-camping games, eats, andnafter-dark activities.
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nAlsonon this date:
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nAnniversary of Antarctica being set aside for science
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nMidsummer Party in Denmark