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July 2

 I don’t think there are, but are any of my Facebook friends from Highview elementary school 1st to 3rd grade? If so do any of you remember the workday during which our parents built us a swing like this?

We thought it was the most amazing playground in the world.
That was back in the day when really nobody had any money to give to a fundraiser, and there were long lines for gas, which was cusping over $.50 a gallon, and you could only line up for gas on your specified day of the week.
Back then, building a playground out of tires was an incredible show of parental love and Community taking care of Community.
Someone might tell me that having kids play on used tires is toxic for their systems, but all I see is creativity and ingenuity, and all I feel is my parents love.

2 Comments:

Blogger rose laura said...

That playground sounds like a real-life Poptropica adventure! It's amazing what communities could create together with limited resources. I remember similar projects, where everyone chipped in. It wasn't about having the newest gadgets, but about building memories. A tire swing built with love is worth more than any fancy toy. It's a testament to a different time, a simpler, yet richer experience.

June 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM  
Blogger Karleykiehn said...

Ah, the nostalgia of childhood memories brings a smile! It's fascinating how community efforts like building a playground can create lasting impressions. I remember a similar experience when my neighborhood came together to refurbish an old park. Like the swing at Monkey Mart, the transformed space became a vibrant hub for kids. Back then, despite financial struggles, we demonstrated that love and creativity could build something magical.

July 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM  

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