tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post1559727007713801236..comments2024-03-29T01:38:00.306+00:00Comments on An English Homestead: Planning What To Make The Kids For ChristmasKev Alvitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-80338225608191938022019-11-10T07:29:26.587+00:002019-11-10T07:29:26.587+00:00I like the idea of making some stilts, I might hav...I like the idea of making some stilts, I might have to make some in the future! The insurance isn't really too important in the UK as we have the NHS and they would be treated no matter what. I guess friends kids would be a liability but the parents I'm friends with would understand the risks. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-45806518173991518082019-11-10T07:26:42.632+00:002019-11-10T07:26:42.632+00:00So much imagination is used by these three they ne...So much imagination is used by these three they never fail to amaze me. They're always making something or pretending to go somewhere. It's beautiful to watch them play or listen to what they've come up with.Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-41966202517398464762019-11-10T07:25:26.417+00:002019-11-10T07:25:26.417+00:00The fact mine have a few area means that they dont...The fact mine have a few area means that they dont seem to get bored. In fact they play make believe and "go on holiday " to the wendy house and go to work in the lab etc! I'm looking forward to how they'll use this. Should be really fun to see what they come up with as to the games that use it. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-49113576991954556282019-11-10T07:23:34.526+00:002019-11-10T07:23:34.526+00:00I'd like some more undercover areas but the co...I'd like some more undercover areas but the cost is quite prohibitive. Thdi should be a fun area and not cost huge amounts. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-21277844258859065462019-11-10T07:22:34.866+00:002019-11-10T07:22:34.866+00:00I dont think it would affect insurance here, but t...I dont think it would affect insurance here, but thanks for the heads up. IRS always a worry when friends children come round. One lad has already broke his arm here, but that was on the stairs! I think accidents do happen, my worry is always if I make everything too safe they wont learn to access risk themselves and the first time they get a job or go somewhere on their own they will assume everything is perfectly safe and the chances are it wont be. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-16212039349579576092019-11-10T07:19:29.408+00:002019-11-10T07:19:29.408+00:00There will be bark under them, only a few holds wi...There will be bark under them, only a few holds will go that high I think. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-47336539733456474692019-11-10T02:34:36.464+00:002019-11-10T02:34:36.464+00:00I think it is great that you can make your family ...I think it is great that you can make your family gifts. My dad made me a sledge with steel runners it was so fast it ultimately broke the less rigid wooden seat whilst in use. He also made a pair of stilts which was a good toy but he used very heavy wood. Given a choice do you think insurance companies would prefer not to have children on the household policy at all? Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402523017073727031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-2056172564181097052019-11-09T12:21:02.721+00:002019-11-09T12:21:02.721+00:00I remember as a child that we found more pleasure ...I remember as a child that we found more pleasure in our own-made play places ('cabin' against a fallen tree, tree climbing (lots of big apple trees); and a fort made out of a fallen down shed). Back in those days, our imaginations got great workouts.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270962181937604487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-18683615469449889222019-11-09T07:22:01.191+00:002019-11-09T07:22:01.191+00:00We made a small play area for the kids under a map...We made a small play area for the kids under a maple tree this spring with swings, a wind chime wall, hopscotch and a slide. We actually looked at something similar to the bouldering set you purchased. Our idea was just to make a small climbing wall for the oldest and we may do it this spring. Can't wait to see what you come up with.Cottontailfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603586688895863727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-25202566925222845282019-11-08T18:12:12.021+00:002019-11-08T18:12:12.021+00:00I was thinking why not build a big play house? So...I was thinking why not build a big play house? Somewhere to keep those large toys and somewhere to play even if it's bad weather outside.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-51333751909132428072019-11-08T17:42:07.355+00:002019-11-08T17:42:07.355+00:00We have a GD who did competitive bouldering when s...We have a GD who did competitive bouldering when she was 14-17 years of age. Her dad built her a climbing wall in their back yard. We were adamant that he should contact his insurance company about coverage, especially if a friend came over and got hurt. Turns out that the insurance company wouldn't give them coverage and said they would cancel their home insurance at the end of the month!! Fortunately, DS has a friend that was a reporter working for a tv station and he got involved and got the story on the news. Amazing what that can do. The big chiefs at the insurance company contacted DS and, to make a long story short, he did get coverage but there were a lot of stipulations that went along with it. I know I'm in a different country but just a heads up for you. Oh, GD no longer competes, she teaches kids bouldering instead!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465050441931715127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-4717078144660818142019-11-08T17:39:14.514+00:002019-11-08T17:39:14.514+00:00If you go that high, it will need some sort of thi...If you go that high, it will need some sort of thick cushioned mat for them to land on. A roof would be nice for most of the year climbing.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-40860318037116798632019-11-08T15:59:20.501+00:002019-11-08T15:59:20.501+00:00Thanks! I hope they do! Thanks! I hope they do! Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078806588853616263.post-84303880361161643392019-11-08T15:46:41.673+00:002019-11-08T15:46:41.673+00:00Wonderful idea they will love it. Wonderful idea they will love it. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.com