well, just in case you didN'T know, George H Herrington of Wichita, Kansas obtained a patent in 1881 for compression springs on each foot for 'leaping great distances and heights'. Guess that makes him the father of mid century mod pogo sticks that I remember from my girlhood. When raven girl issued the Ways to challenge today to hop, skip, LEAP, or jump, I couldn't help but think of this piggie pogo'ing.
His color doesn't 'read' well today...he really is a lovely shade of pastel pink.
I made a spring out of a pink paperclip. Tim's small talk sticker up on top is a little reminder bounce gentler, skip, LEAP, or jump over any obstacle in the way.
And GO WHOLE HOG...that's my motto...
Have a marvelous day wherever you find yourself! Thanks for your comments.
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Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 20540
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 @ 4:57 PM
I needed a laugh today, Susan. One of those crazy childhood memories that just doesn't want to let go? Too funny. I guess we all have them. This is so totally creative. I'd love to follow the direction of your mind one day...
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44898
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 @ 5:38 PM
This one made me laugh out loud!!!! Love your hopping piggy! So cute!
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 @ 7:44 PM
So very clever and a history lesson to boot!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131332
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 @ 11:31 PM
Oh, what fun!! I never had one, but always wanted one. We did have an incredibly old-fashioned pair of wooden stilts. And a pogo-ing pig is totally delightful.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 3:16 AM
WooHoo what a brilliant take on the challenge and yes, I do remember pogo sticks (and all the injuries that went with them LOL). This sure is terrific Susan.
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