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18 June 2017


National Go Fishing Day

”The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions of hope.“
~ John Buchan

The sun is just beginning to rise over the horizon, painting the sky a vivid palette of reds and oranges. The quiet buzz of insects can be heard as they dance over the water’s surface, punctuated occasionally by the splash of a fish breaking the surface for its morning meal, unknowing that it is destined to become a meal itself. Go Fishing Day celebrates quiet, meditative moments like this and those individuals who find solace in the pursuit of this elusive prey.

History Of Go Fishing Day

While fishing has served to feed civilization since near the dawn of time, and in modern days it is a major industry that has a yearly yield in the billions of dollars, 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.

While the most common forms of fishing are rod and reel fishing, fly fishing, and at a distant third bow-fishing, there are many other forms that are practiced around the world for survival and pleasure. Whatever your preferred method, fishing is a great experience and gets us back in touch with nature and ourselves. Contrary to popular belief, fishing is far more than “One jerk waiting for another jerk at the end of the line.”, and instead is actually a result of luck combined with three important processes, the state of the fish, how it encounters the tackle, and the composition of that tackle.



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National Splurge Day



Are you tired of moderation, endless budgeting and taking the frugal option? If so then Splurge Day is definitely for you. Whilst for the rest of the year you may be a model of financial prudence, Splurge Day is an opportunity to let your hair down and spend, spend spend.

There are numerous ways to celebrate this occasion, so don’t let a lack of imagination hold you back. On Splurge Day why stop at one biscuit when there’s a whole packet waiting? Treat yourself to that luxury perfume or go to the best salon in town for a haircut with the wow factor. Even better, why not splurge on someone else? Take someone special out for a meal, pick up the bar tab or stop by the jewellers and purchase a suitably expensive gift for a friend. Splurge Day is a great occasion to treat yourself and others.

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June 18 Birthdays



Sir Paul McCartney - 75




Isabella Rossellini - 65




Anastasia Nikolaevna - (1901 - 1918) (17)




Ben Gleib - 39




Dizzy Reed - 54







June 18th

2011: Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band died of complications caused by a stroke at a hospital in Florida. He was 69 years old.

2002: U2 lost a bid to prevent demolition of the Hanover Quay studio in Dublin, which was the studio used by the group since 1994.

1993: Peter Gabriel kicked off his North American tour in support of Us at the Rochester Community War Memorial in Rochester, NY.

1987: After two years of marriage, Bruce Springsteen separated from his first wife Julianne Phillips. They would divorce two years later.

1984: At the end of a Judas Priest concert at Madison Square Garden, hundreds of seat cushions were ripped out by fans and thrown onstage which cost $250,000 to replace. Judas Priest became the first band to be banned for life from Madison Square Garden due to this incident.

1983: The Texxas Jam began a two day stand at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas & the Astrodome in Houston the following day. Acts included Styx, Sammy Hagar, Triumph, Ted Nugent & Uriah Heep. Tommy Shaw of Styx would later say these were the worst concerts of his career.

1977: Fleetwood Mac reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Dreams” which spent one week on top of the chart.

1977: Johnny Rotten & Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols were stabbed and beaten outside of a pub in London.

1977: Talking Heads bandmates Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth got married. They also played together in their side project the Tom Tom Club & they’re still married to this day.



Birthdays:

Paul McCartney born in 1942

Carl Radle - Bassist for Derek and the Dominos born in 1942

Dizzy Reed - Keyboardist for Guns N’ Roses born in 1963