50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

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50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
I imagine this post will prove awfully controversial, but so be it.

From The National Trust (UK), 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾:

1. Climb a tree
2. Roll down a really big hill
3. Camp out in the wild
4. Build a den
5. Skim a stone
6. Run around in the rain
7. Fly a kite
8. Catch a fish with a net
9. Eat an apple straight from
a tree
10. Play conkers

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https://www.50things.org.uk/

{Originally posted in General Discussion, reposted in the Lounge, as suggested}

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. UK skim a stone... here I know it as skipping rocks

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2. Me, too. Has anyone not been caught up in the act of skipping stones?

Semi-serious question. Skipping stones seemed too have a universal attraction for all kids when I was one, a long time ago. I wonder if anyone was immune to it?

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. I purely loved doing it ... don't know a kid that didn't.

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4. Would that be an inappropriate poll for the Lounge?

Asking if anyone was not fascinated with skipping stones, that is.

I missed the Moody Blues references the first go-around. You are obviously a person with good taste.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. !

Welcome to the lounge

i think skipping stone is an excellent topic. ever heard of stacking stones?

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8. !!

No, never heard of stacking stones.

I've had a deprived childhood. Maybe depraved, I always get those two mixed up. Anyway, I need to learn to stack stones soonest.

Poll on the way.

p.s. I may have been too quick with the Moody Blues compliment - I've had a "Days of ..." earworm for the last hour and suspect that you may be fairly blamed.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

9. with a name like slate, I just thought it came with the territory...

mea culpa

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10. Well played & apology not accepted ...

because it's completely unnecessary.

Certain obligations are inherent with one's choice of pseudonyms and I have been remiss. I shall endeavor to make amends.

Oh, and by the way, don't let the fancy talk fool you - I'll probably not endeavor to do any such thing.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. you're funny.

i like that. nice to meet you, sl8

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13. Poll not on the way.

Didn't realize that star was required.

[trof]

5. Competed for number of skips.

A knowledge of aerodynamics was beneficial.
Find the flattest, thinnest stone/rock you could.
I think my record was 6.

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6. Aerodynamics or hydrodynamics?

I'm not nitpicking, I really don't know.

6 is pretty good, my friend, but maybe we could get together at Lake Michigan ...