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Another Oldie

Postby Rod » 15 Nov 2016, 13:04

My father made this about 40yrs ago for my daughters and its subsequently been used over the years by our grandchildren.
Now it's 21 month old Ruby's turn.
Has to be ridden under supervision - if they get too energetic it will go over!

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Re: Another Oldie

Postby DaveL » 15 Nov 2016, 13:30

That's a nice looking toy, I bet it will be used by a few more generations to come.
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby RogerS » 15 Nov 2016, 13:40

That's rather lovely, Rod.
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby Mike G » 15 Nov 2016, 14:16

Just the one leg short of the usual number......
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby RogerS » 15 Nov 2016, 14:43

Mike G wrote:Just the one leg short of the usual number......


That's why he was called Hopalong ;)
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby Andyp » 15 Nov 2016, 14:51

Gorgeous Rod. a real heirloom
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby Tusses » 15 Nov 2016, 18:17

that's real purdy pilgrim !
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Re: Another Oldie

Postby TrimTheKing » 15 Nov 2016, 18:22

Very nice indeed!

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Re: Another Oldie

Postby Rod » 15 Nov 2016, 19:22

Thanks - the wood was from my Grandmother's sideboard.
Certainly keeping it in the family

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Re: Another Oldie

Postby Malc2098 » 15 Nov 2016, 20:20

Your front left leg I like, Mr Spigott.......

Very nice.
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