PJSChilwell 2 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 KatyJay. Are you still around? We played Rum, stick-a-bum on our street. We split the kids into two teams. One kid was a kind of stop against a fence or something solid with the legs open and the rest one by one bent over, put their head between the legs with the shoulders against the legs of the kid in front. Forming something like a caterpillar. Then the other team one by one would run as fast as they could and jump as high as they could to landing on the back of the caterpillar trying to make it collapse. The team that was able to bear the must kids on their backs before it collapsed was the winner. As has been mentioned the cry was: Rum, stick-a -bum, here I come. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Welcome PJSChilwell, Yes! but we called it Husky Fusky Finger or Thumb. If the first kid who was bending over with his head against the "pillow" (the kid with his back to the fence) missed the pillow he often got his head caught in the school railings and we needed the fire brigade to get him out as the railings back in the sixties were steel not aluminium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 PJS, we played it just like you did. Where in the States do you live? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJSChilwell 2 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Katyjay, I am in California, in the San Bernardino area. Sorry for the late reponse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I used to love playing skipping,where the rope was across the street,a kid would be at each end turning the rope as others'ran in'usually to some sort of rhyme.One I remember which wouldn't be very pc now went like this. I KNOW A N..GER BOY,HE WAS DOUBLE JOINTED,GAVE ME A KISS AND I WAS DISSAPOINTED ,HE GAVE ME ANOTHER TO MATCH THE OTHER,HOW MANY KISSES DID HE GIVE YOU....THEN THE ROPE WOULD BE SPEEDED UP AS THEY COUNTED HOW MANY YOU COULD DO BEFORE TRIPPING ON THE ROPE. All good fun and never meant to be racist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 We also used to run through the turning rope... one way was 'under the sun' when the rope was turning towards you; the other way was 'over the stars' when the rope was turning away from you - that way was more difficult! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I used to like doing something called double o ,you had to try to jump as high as you could while turning the rope twice,as fast as lightening.Cant believe I was so good at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 We used to do that when we were skipping by ourselves ....the rhyme was 'salt, vinegar, mustard, pepper'. It was a single jump for the first three then a double -O for 'pepper' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Can you remember the one when you were all skipping with one long rope ,you all had to try to keep going and not stop the rope which was turned by someone at each end.? There was a rhyme, ALL IN TOGETHER GIRLS,NEVER MIND THE WEATHER GIRLS,WHEN I CALL YOUR BIRTHDAY YOU MUST RUN OUT..,then they would call out all the months of the year and you had to run out without stopping the rope. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 crankypig and Margie, I remember both of the skipping games you have mentioned. The double o game, used to keep us fit, we tried to see who could do the most. We must have had some good leg muscles in those days. Then along came the Hula-Hoop and that gave us those tiny little waists we had in our teens. I absolutely loved the hoop, Probably do me good to take it up again? 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Oh carni memories, I was never great at the skipping games I think it was a coordination thing, but I was pretty amazing with the Hula Hoop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 14 hours ago, MargieH said: We used to do that when we were skipping by ourselves ....the rhyme was 'salt, vinegar, mustard, pepper'. It was a single jump for the first three then a double -O for 'pepper' This one's not a game but still a plaything 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Lot of work gone into that Gem, like the top hats and walking canes Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Gem, that is amazing! Thanks for posting the picture. Can we see the other houses as well, please? I think they're not playthings for very little children..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Isn't there a Mr. Sparks the electrician? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 15 hours ago, MargieH said: Gem, that is amazing! Thanks for posting the picture. Can we see the other houses as well, please? I think they're not playthings for very little children..... That might be the only one Margie, have tried to post more but am unable to do, why no idea will keep trying. Wish it was as easy as sending pics through email, thank you for you lovely comment on my hallway. Gem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Gem, I don't know how you have the patience and manual dexterity to make all this tiny stuff! Is the bucket made from a thimble? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 27 minutes ago, MargieH said: 31 minutes ago, MargieH said: Gem, I don't know how you have the patience and manual dexterity to make all this tiny stuff! Is the bucket made from a thimble? The bucket was a purchase Margie working with metal is beyond me, the little shop that goes with the front has shelves filled with tins/ boxes tried to make it like an old co-op. If you would like to see more let me know, i don't want to keep posting as everyone will not be interested. Gem 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Gem, don't hide your light under a bushel ! I am not a miniaturist but enjoy other folks`s talents being displayed. Love the fact that the Co-op is on The Green and not in Ashington!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Gem, I like to see your creations - please keep posting... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Commo said: Gem, don't hide your light under a bushel ! I am not a miniaturist but enjoy other folks`s talents being displayed. Love the fact that the Co-op is on The Green and not in Ashington!! My other half is a basford lad so that's the reason for my co-op, a lot of my houses are also named after the area. I have Palm Villa/Snienton Lodge and Basford Hall, i really must get out more lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 I think it's fascinating, Gem! You must have endless patience. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 I reckon that your next project should be a grand country house to be known as Comyn Hall! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Or a miniature Marsden's, featuring a tiny Ben and his female followers. All wearing liberty bodices, of course! You could use up the UKs entire stock of pencil rubbers kitting out that lot! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Absolutely wonderful Gem. I could just sit for hours looking at the detail. You have done a fabulously detailed job. You deserve to be so proud of your work When my Granddaughter was small, we used to buy her the 'Sylvanian Family' animals and bought many of the buildings as well. We furnished them all down to the finest detail. Have you ever seen some of the tiny utensils and general house hold equipment in their sets. In reality much too small for young children. This grandma used to get so much enjoyment on 'Christmas Eve' putting all of the furniture in side. So very expensive to buy. As much as I loved it all, you can't beat something as special as your craft. Love it Gem. Hope you have more to share with us. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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