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Oh wow! I thought we had it rough. My parents refused to ever accept help from the government - no matter what!
posted by
Annicita
on November 5, 2022 at 8:17 PM
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We (all seven children and both my Mom and Dad) loved getting out of our small crowded house and go to the woods. It made life worth living at that time. Also music was great, and playing games around the table after supper was cleaned up.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 4, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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This brings back memories of one of the foster homes we were forced to live in for awhile. There was nothing good there except the rapids running along at the end of their yard. The rapids once were used to run a feed mill, which was already abandoned at the time. I can remember finding solace in the walks through their immense property, hiding out with nature, letting it all in and how it helped me breathe. That part was amazing too.
posted by
adnohr
on November 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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Re: Kabu
We swam in Mill Creek, a glacier-fed stream that was always really cold - 50 or 55 degrees in the hottest part of summer. And any time I hiked along the creek I drank from it, cupping the water in my hands. 
posted by
Pat_B
on November 4, 2022 at 2:21 PM
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Oh and did you drink fresh water from a stream bubbling over the stones and rocks. I would not dare to do that now but back in the 50's it was the best cool fresh drink in the World.
posted by
Kabu
on November 4, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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Good morning
Nothing compares to the beauty of nature and all that she has to offer. I have always loved walking the trails and taking in the sights that nature has to offer. The best part about it is that it's free.
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 4, 2022 at 6:25 AM
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