More fun and games at our luncheon

@JudyEv (342179)
Rockingham, Australia
November 9, 2023 12:38am CST
Another enjoyable game at the Melbourne Cup luncheon could be played sitting down which some of the older residents appreciated. As you can see from the photo, small wooden horses and jockeys were attached to a string and you had to wind the string in as fast as you could. The winner got a box of Toblerone chocolates. There’s a saying that small things amuse small minds. Maybe that should be ‘small things amuse old minds’. We’ve arrived at our house-sit and pretty soon I’ll have a photo of Luca, the dog, to show you. I will take one of BunBun, the rabbit, too but I think he’ll just come out as one big, black blob. We can but try.
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@DaddyEvil (137629)
• United States
9 Nov 23
I hope you enjoy the house-sitting...
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
Thanks. Each brings its own challenges but we get there in the end.
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@DaddyEvil (137629)
• United States
9 Nov 23
@JudyEv You're very welcome.
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@Beestring (14697)
• Hong Kong
9 Nov 23
Sounds like an interesting game. Enjoy your coming house-sit.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
It was a simple game and you didn't need any particular skills although it helped if you were quick to wind up the string of course.
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
10 Nov 23
The Game looks unique and interesting! Nice ways to keep people engaged and excited. Good for brains as well, perhaps! Looking towards your House Sit in posts.
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
11 Nov 23
@JudyEv Yes else life can be so dull and un-lively !
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 23
It's always good to let out the 'child' within us occasionally.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
10 Nov 23
I am a lover of party games and do create my own sometimes. This game seems ideal for oldies (lol)
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
10 Nov 23
@JudyEv Even I need to change my positions whether I am sitting or standing. The only position I am most comfortable and can spend hours is sleeping (lol)
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
@allknowing If I sleep too long in one position, I pay for it when I wake up.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
Some can't stand for long so being able to sit down and still participate was great for them.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
9 Nov 23
I tell you, this is lovely Judy
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• Arvada, Colorado
12 Nov 23
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
Thanks. It was a fun day all round.
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@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Nov 23
Good luck at your next house sit.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
Thanks. Hopefully it will go smoothly.
@beenice2 (2967)
• Sackville, New Brunswick
9 Nov 23
Looks very interesting ! Hope you had fun!
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
We had a lot of fun too. Those competing had fun and the onlookers enjoyed watching too.
@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 23
I see the little horse of someone doing very well in this photo. Did the first man from left win the Toblerone chocolates? I hope you are enjoying the house where you are now.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
Yes, he did and I think his wife was very pleased with him too for winning the chocolates.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 23
@JudyEv He did a good job and his wife will enjoy the chocolates.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50536)
• United States
11 Nov 23
It looks like they are having a good time.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 23
It was a beautiful day just to sit in the sun and play games.
@wolfgirl569 (108231)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Nov 23
That sounds fun. Enjoy the house sit
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@1creekgirl (41752)
• United States
9 Nov 23
I bet the game was fun, anyway.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
Both participants and spectators enjoyed it.
@Shiva49 (26779)
• Singapore
9 Nov 23
Old age is a second childhood. Whatever it takes to keep us positively engaged and amused fits the bill.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
That's true. Games and activities can be scaled down to suit the abilities of the participants.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
9 Nov 23
There's nothing wrong with simple pleasures. It doesn't take much to entertain us these days either. Looking forward to more pictures. Have a good day.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
Thanks - and you're right. Simple pleasures are all we need.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
10 Nov 23
@JudyEv You're very welcome.
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@dya80dya (36769)
9 Nov 23
This seems funny.
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Nov 23
It was fun to watch too. Everyone there had a great time.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 23
The most important things in life are the little things : )
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 23
That's for sure. I'm looking forward to feeding the rabbit tomorrow. Apparently he is quite affectionate.
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