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My how things have changed in this world since I was a young
Aug 3, 2015, 8:21 AM
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teenager. Took my four year old son swimming yesterday to Green River Country Club. We were the only two there all Sunday afternoon. When I was a pre-teen and teenager, there were at least 12-15 of us there just about everyday. This year, we had the pool to ourselves on multiple occassions. There were a lot of guys my age playing golf but the kids just don't come out anymore. Stopped by the store on the way home and saw a young lady I know is a member and in conversation, I asked her why they haven't been to the pool much. She said her kids just rather stay inside on their phones. I know my son is only four, but he really doesn't care much for TV and all. He'd rather be outside or playing with his toys right now. Hope it stays that way.
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Re: My how things have changed in this world since I was a young
Aug 3, 2015, 8:25 AM
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Electronic devices are gonna reduce the number of athletes in our nation- at least the percentages.
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the world needs fat kids too
Aug 3, 2015, 8:33 AM
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####.
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Re: the world needs fat kids too
Aug 3, 2015, 8:34 AM
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but let it be genetics and not self inflicted.
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them cheetos ain't gonna eat themselves
Aug 3, 2015, 8:36 AM
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####.
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Re: them cheetos ain't gonna eat themselves
Aug 3, 2015, 8:37 AM
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shhhh!!! I have a bag for lunch.
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let's hope you brought enough for e'rybody ####?***
Aug 3, 2015, 8:38 AM
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Re: let's hope you brought enough for e'rybody ####?***
Aug 3, 2015, 8:50 AM
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just enough for me to go along with a ham, cheese and tomato sandwich.
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you know what i learned in skewl today?
Aug 3, 2015, 8:52 AM
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sharing
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Re: you know what i learned in skewl today?
Aug 3, 2015, 9:18 AM
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I only have one and if you think you are going to get it, I'll get my brother. He can beat up your brother!!
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seems the problem here is you failed to plan properly...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:24 AM
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i don't think this will go over well if you ever make the runs for social director here on the tigerbored(s)
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Re: seems the problem here is you failed to plan properly...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:39 AM
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I was planning for one. Didn't expect company for lunch. I'll be glad to slice my sandwich in half and share along with my cheetos. I have one diet pepsi. You can drink first unless you have a cup.
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see, now we're getting somewhere, but...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:40 AM
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pepsi?
oh no, that just won't do.
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Re: see, now we're getting somewhere, but...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:48 AM
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I have some Crown to go with it. Sound a little better?
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go on...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:49 AM
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i'm listening.
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Re: go on...
Aug 3, 2015, 9:54 AM
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figured that will get your attention. I used to love me some Crown and Coke.
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Re: .... the crunchy ones? Delicious!***
Aug 3, 2015, 9:39 AM
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yes...the crunchy ones.
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you figured out which year you graduated yet
Aug 3, 2015, 10:22 AM
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coot.
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Walked in '88. Last football season '87. Not sure what I
Aug 3, 2015, 10:32 AM
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said if I typed wrong or what you're asking about. Not a coot bro. Just not a pumper. Now put down the Oreos and get to the gym ??
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You must not read real well. But ur a pumper, huh? Explains
Aug 3, 2015, 10:43 AM
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a lot. We'll give you a pass. Now, go get that heart check big guy.
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there you go, you cry it out now...
Aug 3, 2015, 10:50 AM
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coot.
are you any relations to that coot, goldenhomeauxr? he couldn't keep his lies straight either.
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Uh oh.***
Aug 3, 2015, 11:20 AM
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Finished my course work in Dec '87. Walked proudly
Aug 3, 2015, 12:33 PM
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in Spring of 88 for family reasons mainly. Last sporting even as a student was usuck football game in Nov '87. Unfortunately...
I get it - I'm not a pumper. I keep it real, and call out coaches, when they don't do what they were hired to do. I always want more. I'll never be satisfied.
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I see it all the time, 6-year olds with cell phones
Aug 3, 2015, 8:39 AM
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sitting at home playing with video games inside all day, all summer.
Everyday, people in the US advance one step closer to being the humans from Wall E
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When we were growing up - the pool, baseball field,
Aug 3, 2015, 8:45 AM
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bicycles, etc... was all we had for entertainment. Kids today do have more distractions.
But a mom allowing her kids to sit home on their phones - now THAT'S a problem.
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Without technology I wouldn't know any of you.
Aug 3, 2015, 8:47 AM
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So yes, I'm for less technology.
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real funny FM!!
Aug 3, 2015, 8:50 AM
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Re: My how things have changed in this world since I was a young
Aug 3, 2015, 11:01 AM
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On the other hand, my kids beg to go to the pool every day during the summer. Oh, they're also addicted to iPods and computers, but they do love the pool.  It's got a good number of people there daily.
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Re: My how things have changed in this world since I was a young
Aug 3, 2015, 11:49 AM
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I wish our pool did. Even though he is only four and I spend all of my time with him in the water, I'd still like for him to have as much fun as I did with my friends.
Sounds like your children are well round and not into one thing. That's good.
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Re: My how things have changed in this world since I was a young
Aug 3, 2015, 11:10 AM
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This is happening because parents are using all this technology as babysitters.
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BINGO!!!! Along with youth coaches, grandparents....Yep
Aug 3, 2015, 11:51 AM
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I've heard this many times, "at least they are out of my hair". I love my boy to much to do that.
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kids play "on line" via gaming, Skype, social media etc
Aug 3, 2015, 12:10 PM
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Only time will tell if this is damaging or not. I remember when color TV was the debil. I am not a fan of it and I try to get mine kids involved in other activities, but it is very difficult and I catch a whole lot of resistance in doing so.
I think this bodes ill for sports viewership and attendance.
My parents probably had similar laments.
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