• What relentlessly distressing stories some of the respondents have to tell. Their problems don't sound like they're caused by lack of diagnosis or increased rates of prescription - rather show need for more community support, better training of social workers, police, journos etc. Just wonder how much contact Concerned and others have with parents in similar situations - and if there's some of way of putting you all in touch with each other - if you're interested? - miranda
  • It's OK Sue Bell , John Jay has obviously been " away " again . He craves attention , so if we just ignore him he will no doubt wander back to his " right wing hate sights " like Bolt & Ackerman et al. Meanwhile John Jay , suggest nice cuppa and a lay down . - Carole/m
  • Sly Place has just about said it all on Rudd's narcissism. I'd only add that he can't pretend to be naive about the effect his outbursts have had on Labor. And if it was a former staffer who changed Rudd's mind on gay marriage, pity he didn't listen when the bloke was actually employed in his office. - miranda
  • Does Australia have parent training resources? I've read that parent training is helpful in managing the behaviour. - Rhoda
  • I used to be the type who would sit on top of the heater; freeze to death in winter; and lived in (then) skivvies and jumpers. Then the big M set in!! Now I wander around the house barefoot. I own1 jumper and 1 thick cardigan. The only difference in what I wear to work is I have a raincoat and scarf for winter .... otherwise exactly the same clothes all year around. That's your "internal heater" working for you ... - Schoom
  • I love your rules,especially the one....treat others like you wish to be treated. That was big in our home as I was growing up and it is just as big in my home now. Along with everyday random acts of kindness....if we always live by these two rules then we can be sure to find a real inner happiness.x. - Debyl1
  • I hate no one. I am cruel to no one. I am a mere mortal who The Divine has chosen to speak to. The Divine needs no proof, He is above all human failings. Mock me, it does not hurt, i forgo all pride and sily human comforts. All can read "The Message" and accept it or not. I do not judge. I pass one what i am told. - John Jay
  • Well said Benison. - Sally
  • Dear John Jay, like you I also have had divine revelations, wonderful revelations on the need to love all human kind, on compassion and empathy. The Divine revealed to me that he/she has no interest whatsoever in who has sex with whom. Now let me make it very clear, you cannot prove these divine revelations that you claim you have, no more can I. All you can prove is your unrelenting hatred of anyone who does not subscribe to your very sick philosophies. So Hooplarians, come join me in the "Church of the Unbelievers of John Jay's Divine". Let us be free of his hatred and cruelty. - sue Bell
  • Hmmm, lets hope that John Jay fella doesn't get wind of this! - Will Marshall
 
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Categories:  The Way We Were

REMEMBER WHEN… WE PLAYED TOTEM TENNIS?

By The Hoopla
August 23, 2012

A ball on a string and hours of fun.

 

Photograph via Crumpled Home.

A time before computer games and 24-hour television, kids had no choice but to play outside – and some were lucky enough to own a totem tennis.

Did you have one? Did you play?

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7 Responses to this article

  1. julie August 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    All my grandkids have them and even the 1 year old sits and bats away.

     
  2. Margaret August 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks for this memory girls and I am enjoying reading Hoopla this morning. Saturday sport run is off, for me, as No 1 child is in a wrist cast.
    We purchased a Totem Tennis when we had our kids and they loved it for the first few years. Then technology arrived. They still drag it our of the shed periodically. We have fun when we do, it’s a bit like backyard cricket on Chistmas day. The rules vary depending on the players, but no one complains! The simple things in life are wonderful :)

     
  3. foolio August 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Ours was called Swingball…loved it …siblings very competitive! Bought one food my kids…it rusted

     
  4. Jenny August 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Yes, bought it for myself and our kids, and had lots of fun with it. It’s still under the house, a bit rusty, and hasn’t been used for years. I keep thinking I should throw it out, but then maybe some of the grandkids might use it???

     
    • Wendy Harmer August 25, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Was called tether…tennis… tether…tennis in my day! And, yes we do still have a set!

       
  5. Louise August 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    This is so funny. I just bought one for my sons friend for his birthday. His parents were more excited than him.

     

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