Sunday 22 January 2012

Super swings

One day, when there is both the money and resources, Mama Sue would love  an adventure playground for our family.
But that's a luxury which out of reach at the moment, so instead she's come up with the best next thing to keep our little monkeys happy.
Papa Dave using his considerable charm and negotiating skills persuaded a garage in Malindi to donate some old tyres, and together with very strong rope, bought when the water tank was being installed, Mama had everything needed to make some swings.
Handyman Lanson washed the tyres and painted them white and then they were installed in the trees in the grounds.
The kids were so excited and delighted when they came out of school and saw them, and Musyoka (always the spokesman) went running into the office asking: "Mama Sue, can we swing?"
She barely had a chance to say "Yes, Musyoka" before he was off shouting to the others before he was even out of the office.
Mama  Sue says: When he got to the steps he was shouting YES, YES, and there was a stampede towards the tyres .
"It was lovely, they share so well,  each taking turns to swing, pushing others until it was there turn."