Our Christmas gift to JJ was a table top hockey game.
I have pleasant memories of playing these sorts of games when I was of a similar age although I expect that I was a little older.
In my early thirties, my BIL and I often played on the floor when we visited them. We would get up stiff and sore and then do it all over again. Notice that I am not on the floor in this photo.
We didn't have computers and tablets, so these toys were a blast for us. I'm not sure the same will be true for JJ.
In addition, our devices were built well. His had a flaw from the getgo when one of the players kept losing his stick. Besides that. the men don't slide as fluidly as they could or should.
They really don't make things like they used to. This includes toasters. I am positive that toasters from the 50s worked better than those of today. Of course, they didn't have wide slots for bagels, which I think is what results in uneven toasting of regular bread. I wish we had the option of bagel-less toasters, but they don't seem to exist, which is too bad because I can't remember the last time that we toasted a bagel, and even then, they can be cut to fit into narrower slots.
Oh well ... first world problems.
Just great JJ!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you ans yours!
Ops: I mean "and yours".
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas Tree is gorgeous!
We live in a disposable/recyclable-for-parts society. Things aren't meant to last. We have a new electric kettle every six months or so it seems. The more doodads on the kettle, the shorter its lifespan. We need to go back to stove top but I fear we'd forget about it and burn the house down. We might have to stick with the new and poorly made ones.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson will remember the time spent with you more than the imperfections of the toy.
I broke down and got a toaster oven which toasts everything from bagels to pizza. Expensive and not as well made, but I admit defeat.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely. I am sure it was a great time in those days, and for products too. Greetings!
ReplyDeleteWe have ordinary toasters over here in Norway. I have yet to see one that toasts bagels. Mind you, bagels aren't that common here anyway, so perhaps that's why.
ReplyDeleteFor sure they don't make things the way they used to. What a pity the hockey player cannot hold onto his stick! Now JJ will never understand why you loved playing the game so much. Don't get me going on the subject of taster! LOL
ReplyDeleteFun shot...
ReplyDeleteI saw one here somewhere just the other day...we don't eat too many bagels in the South.
hughugs
When he gets to your age he will remember with fondness how he played that with his granddad !
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of you and JJ with the game.
ReplyDeleteAnd I smiled at the comment that you weren't on the floor. I can relate. My. How I can relate.
I used to be able to kneel and play with my sweet Grands (and I still try my best)....but wondering whether the grumbling and effort that it takes to just stand back up outweighs the kneeling...well....
OK. It does. It outweighs it. I still get down there with them....(just takes a couple of them to help me back up!! :) )
These games and these moments will not be lost on JJ. Precious times. Precious.
And....I think that you are spot on about the toaster. World problems? Let's solve them one at the time....starting with toasters. Why not!
Sending smiles to you,
Jackie
neat. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that things are not made as in the past. We haven't owned a toaster in years and I believe it was back when we were growing up. And now we don't own a microwave and are surviving very well without one. The toaster oven does get overworked.
ReplyDeleteyes first world problems indeed.
ReplyDeletelooks like he is enjoying the game!