I was excited to come home from vacation and find a new playground unit installed on our church property.
Some of my first experiences of “descent” were on backyard swing set and public park slides. I have vivid memories of the climb, the quick slide down and the run back to the ladder to repeat the process all over again. No curving slides in my day…just a straight shot down a shiny and hot piece of metal- the taller the better. If the ride down was slow, you just got some of your mom’s wax paper and rubbed the surface down. Then, you better make sure you were ready for a running landing or else you were on your backside or face down on the hard ground (no mulch, pea gravel or safety mats for us).
While those safety measures are now in place with plastic instead of metal slides, I’m happy that kids still have slides. A private, Christian school uses our facility and helped fund this project. The squeals of students at play during daily recess brings joy to my heart. I am sure that this multiple-slide unit will elicit its fair share joy.
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Rural Iowa Pastor 
Awww… I remember those metal slides! Like the split slide…now you can have races!
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Yes, Al…you really had to be careful on hot, summer days to avoid burning your legs on those metal slides. You’re right…the races are already happening. It is a real hit for the school kids and the neighborhood children, as well. Thanks for stopping by to take a look and leaving a comment!
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I’ve never seen those double slides before, but I do remember the shiny metal ones. And I still love sliding down slides with or without my granddaughters. 😉
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Yes, I can’t wait for my grandchildren to come and enjoy these new slides. As I was taking the pictures yesterday the students encouraged me to take a turn. Of course, I obliged. 🙂
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Yay!!
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I had no idea about using wax paper! Hope the kids enjoy the new equipment!
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Yes, wax paper worked well on metal slides. Never tried it on plastic one, though. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a few “likes” and comment!
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I like slides and swings, too!
janet
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Yes, Janet. Swings are soothing except for the occasional contest of “who can get the highest in the quickest time.” Thanks for stopping by!
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Wonderful interpretation of this week’s challenge. It’s great that the kids are enjoying the slide – smiling faces and happy hearts, what’s not to like about that? 🙂 When I was a kid, I loved pushing my stuffed toys down slide in the park near my house. I really wanted my toys to enjoy the slide as much as I did 🙂
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Thanks, Mabel. I’m sure your stuffed animals enjoyed the ride! I appreciate your affirmation and the addition of your imaginative, childhood experience.
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