I grew up when it was safe to walk or ride our bicycles and also roller skate on the sidewalks. We had to use our imagination during those times,too. I still live in a small town where the kiddos can play out in front yards. Though they don’t go too far from their homes. I have some fond memories of my childhood.😊 Reply
Oh…I remember those days!!! Riding bikes til dark..roller skating up and down the sidewalk in front of the school..rounding up all the neighborhood kids for a game of softball..walking to the candy store where we could get a bag of full of candy for a quarter..those were the days, my friend❣ Reply
Memories come flooding back more as I get older! Never had a treehouse though! We played in the woods often. I am thankful to have grown up in the 50’s and 60’s! Thank you for sharing some of your memories today. God is so good. All the time! Reply
Your swing sounds lovely, Debbie! I don’t remember building anything but we did make “forts” in the wooded areas by our house. We would spend all day sweeping dirt to make “rooms” and separating them with branches. When I was a little older we always seemed to have a summer project – making potholders, starting a library, spending every day playing board games at the picnic table and even working up a show with all the neighborhood kids in our garage. All the parents came and clapped! LOL! Great memories…. thanks for taking me back. We were blessed. ❤ Reply
Oh how I remember the old and great days. My sisters were older than me so I played alone. They loved to get me in trouble so I didn’t mind being alone. The land around us was red clay and there were big and deep gullies. I pretended it was where the Indians lived and would gather things for plates and food. I used to roam in the woods a lot. I don’t remember seeing a snake so I had the best times. I absolutely love to watch my grandson play with his toys and learn new things. My granddaughter is older and interested in electronics and drawing. They will never know what fun times they missed. I am so happy to see you back my sweet and dear friend. 🙏🏻🫶 Reply
Debbie those were definitely some of my good old days. I have to add this part. We moved to Jacksonville NC when I was in the middle of the 5th grade. We had the best friends you could ever have imagined at the church. Things weren’t dangerous then like they are now. I would get out and walk to my friend’s homes and we would talk and have fun. It didn’t matter how far they lived we could walk and be safe. I’m still in touch with those friends through facebook and that was one of the best places I lived. Reply