Games and Toys

 Hello friends,

Earlier in the week we discovered an old game that had been lost in the time warp of the loft. We are still trying to get as much as possible out of the loft, and this week, it has been sorting out the toys and games. 

Ker-plunk is described as a game of skill involving marbles and long, thin sticks stuck in a cylinder. The aim is to remove the sticks without allowing the marbles to fall. We found that it is a very short game. However, the most challenging task, which requires the most patience, is inserting the sticks into the plastic at the start of the game. D and I discovered we had no patience for this task and happily watched Hubby do it. Getting the game out and having a final play was fun, but it will be finding a new home.

Next, it was on to the dolls section. We have kept some dolls, but others will be donated, along with all their paraphernalia. Two Tiny Tears dolls are staying. One belonged to me and is a 1960s version. D has one from the 1990s, and the two dolls are pretty different. They were both great companions when we were children. 

Further investigations in the loft revealed another childhood favourite, 'Frustration' with its pop-a-matic dice. We all enjoyed this game, so it will join us for a few sessions before we decide its final destination. The space in the loft is growing and so far nothing has been returned which is really good news

It is also the Easter weekend, and D and I have been enjoying a little crafting. This is our Easter tree. Although we bought some of the eggs, we decoupaged some ourselves. D painted a Spring design on a rock, and my Easter cross stitch sits at the base of the twiggy tree. 

Regardless of how you spend the weekend, D and I wish you a very Happy Easter.

Have a good week!

B x