Games we played
We didn't have Ipads and Iphones, X-boxes, but we had fun!54 total reviews
Comment from Hitcher
You could not keep me in the house after the family evening meal at 6pm. Live was lived outside, with your neighbors, friends from school, youth clubs, sports teams. it was fun, fun fun. The world has definitely changed and not for the better as far as I am concerned.It is hard to get ones children to leave their rooms, gaming consoles or phones... It is sad.
I enjoyed your walk through your youthful memories, it brought back a lot of mine : ))
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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You could not keep me in the house after the family evening meal at 6pm. Live was lived outside, with your neighbors, friends from school, youth clubs, sports teams. it was fun, fun fun. The world has definitely changed and not for the better as far as I am concerned.It is hard to get ones children to leave their rooms, gaming consoles or phones... It is sad.
I enjoyed your walk through your youthful memories, it brought back a lot of mine : ))
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
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Hitcher, I am to concerned about the anti social playing habits of children today. The workplace of tomorrow is going be very different, I believe, as a result.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
I remember making up games to play. I lived on the desert with tons of open space to run around in. Lots of kids in my neighborhood. We played all these games and made lots of 'forts'. Those were the days. Kids today know nothing about it. Well done. Hope you do well in the contest. Rox
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I remember making up games to play. I lived on the desert with tons of open space to run around in. Lots of kids in my neighborhood. We played all these games and made lots of 'forts'. Those were the days. Kids today know nothing about it. Well done. Hope you do well in the contest. Rox
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
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Rox, thanks, wow how cool to have such a harsh environment to explore as a child...
Comment from nomi338
What a wonderful, magical time. When I reflect back on those days, I realize that the kids that got into trouble and suffered for their misdeeds were rarely the same ones that joined us in play, they were the ones sneaking off to smoke, gamble or do things frowned upon by adults and authority figures. In other words they pretty much got a head start on criminality.
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What a wonderful, magical time. When I reflect back on those days, I realize that the kids that got into trouble and suffered for their misdeeds were rarely the same ones that joined us in play, they were the ones sneaking off to smoke, gamble or do things frowned upon by adults and authority figures. In other words they pretty much got a head start on criminality.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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No I, isn?t that so true...those that got caught up with the pack of Camels or Pall Malls roll up in the t-shirt sleeves, the slicked back hair, the key chai dips hanging off there blue jeans. Where u grew up, the hood was close and no one was allowed inside the perimeter alone.
Comment from Ulla
It's so very true, we did survive without all the gadgets. I think it's good to have a mobile, so we can reach the world if the need arises when we're out and about. But otherwise it has made people addictive. They can't be without the Internet, even when they're out on a date. How pathetic is that?
Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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It's so very true, we did survive without all the gadgets. I think it's good to have a mobile, so we can reach the world if the need arises when we're out and about. But otherwise it has made people addictive. They can't be without the Internet, even when they're out on a date. How pathetic is that?
Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Ulla, technology p, like anything that has yin has a yang and I children today will suffer, I believe, from this addiction in ways we have yet to know, sad!
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a good poetic recap of the toys a person who grew up in the 60s and 70's played. Maybe the 50s too, with the mention of Roy Rogers.
Hope this does well in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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This is a good poetic recap of the toys a person who grew up in the 60s and 70's played. Maybe the 50s too, with the mention of Roy Rogers.
Hope this does well in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Thank you and yes the old, old days. :)
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We are all young at heart. Ha ha.
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Comment from Sally Law
Yes, as a real Sally during this time, I played with all these things and enjoyed them so much. Barbie and Ken were my favorites along with records. I remembered our family rule: Be home by supper!
Sending you my best today and for the contest,
Sally xo
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Yes, as a real Sally during this time, I played with all these things and enjoyed them so much. Barbie and Ken were my favorites along with records. I remembered our family rule: Be home by supper!
Sending you my best today and for the contest,
Sally xo
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
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Hi Sally, yes...be home for supper was the credo always :)
Comment from djeckert
Very nicely told sorry of change. I would submit that not much changed occurred between your Roy Roger days, and my own, Gilligan's Isle days, but today..... what in the hell happened ? well we know. lol. Blessings
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Very nicely told sorry of change. I would submit that not much changed occurred between your Roy Roger days, and my own, Gilligan's Isle days, but today..... what in the hell happened ? well we know. lol. Blessings
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
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We have a generation that would be lost if the power grid ever goes down...
Comment from papa55mike
I did everything one of those things listed. That's when you had to use your imagination and not mindlessly press a button. This poem is wonderfully written and I love the picture!
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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I did everything one of those things listed. That's when you had to use your imagination and not mindlessly press a button. This poem is wonderfully written and I love the picture!
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
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Thank you my friend!
Comment from Barbaraj1
Your poem brought back many of my childhood memories. I remember those games and fun times. You did a great job with your poem and rhyming. Good luck in the contest.
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Your poem brought back many of my childhood memories. I remember those games and fun times. You did a great job with your poem and rhyming. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
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Barbara, thank you it is nice to reflect on those days gone by..
Comment from Daniel Dalke
Thank you for this nice piece, it brought back many a memory. The format and your thoughts flowed freely, and it was graceful to follow. No battles won implies none were lost, just the fun enjoyed, just as this poem was enjoyed.
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Thank you for this nice piece, it brought back many a memory. The format and your thoughts flowed freely, and it was graceful to follow. No battles won implies none were lost, just the fun enjoyed, just as this poem was enjoyed.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
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Thanks