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Joined: Dec 17, 2005
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Good Morning!
In thinking about life at our Cove.. we were always thinking of adventures.. like.. One day, we got soem barrel staves, fixed up some metal straps across them, which made them into skis.. but where to ski? We looked up the 250 foot cliff behind the house, and said,"Ah! The perfect place!" Flo ann, the oldest sister, could talk me into anyhting! So, she had me scramble up the cliff at about 75 feet, and then, put the skiis on, and take off-- the actual skiing lasted about 3 seconds until I hit the first cactus, and then, it was a tumble down the rest to Flo's feet, where she helped me up, took the skiis and said, "Hmm! They need improving!"
Another adventure was roller skating. Now! Everyone has roller skated.. but we played crack-the-whip around the long line of palm trees, weaving in and out of them, and if we could get together about 6-8 skaters..it was really fun, with the last person either having to let go.. or whamming into a palm tree!
Daddy was always finding these really beat up row boats, and bringing them home for decorating.. but before the job, and under Flo's direction, we would caulk them as best we could, and take off thru the waves and over the rocks, rowing like mad, to get out of the surf. Once out, we 'd row around about 15 minutes (that was the longest time!) before the boat would start sinking, and Flo would yell, "Save the oars!" (They were practically impossible for us to get hold of!) Then, we would have to tow the row boat in to shore.. so daddy could use it!
I really pity kids nowadays, having to be so careful and not allowed to have adventures!! Aloha! Auntie Bungy
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