The old school home swing set. We had one when I was young. Things were a lot simpler back then. Playing outside in the sun for hours on end, making your own fun and entertainment. I have not been on a swing for years, I wonder if I could make one work? I get the feeling it is something you just do not forget. I suppose that was the purpose of the swings and play gym was to teach a few motor skills. It is amazing how much height and speed you can get by simply leaning back and timing the swing of your legs. Of course we used to jump off at the highest point and see how far we could go. I don't think I would like to try a big jump off a swing now. It is amazing to think how flexible and agile, I was back then. We used to swing so high the A frame pegs that were holding it down at the back would start to work their way out of the ground. There was no care or thought of an accident or injury.
I don't think I used the glider seesaw thing much, I do recall getting the feeling it would break if I got it too high but it was ideal for my younger sister. I should have learnt to used the monkey bar and rings more. We have a set of roman rings in my backyard now, which are so good for many types of body weight exercises but I struggle with them all.
I think this photo would have been taken one Christmas morning. To show off our new presents to our English relatives. Shorts, T shirt and a hot Australian Christmas, I do not think my Mum has every got used to it but it is all I know.
I am not surprised to see a Australia rules football in the picture as well. I think it way out lasted the swing set, I can just smell the freshly cut grass looking at the photo and remember my foot getting red and sore from kicking it so much.
Oh those swing sets were great fun, someone often had to push us, and we'd always want to go higher! My brothers also tied a strong rope to a tree branch aand used to see who could swing the highest.
Ah we had a tree I used to climb too. With no photo I had forgotten all about it! Thanks for jogging my memory
We have the hot Christmases here as well!
I had one of these when I was little. Yeah, the jumping and landing thing... not with MY knees now! Hahahaha!
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Hehehe, and then die the next day (By die I mean, be in bed with soreness)
Oh yes, I remember this too. It was always fun swinging in school with the other kids.
I'm sure you'd easily get the knack of swinging on a swing again. I've got on them many times as an adult and it's easy peasy. Your body knows what to do, I'm sure of it. No reason not to get on one the next time we pass the local park... !LUV
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