Things You Got Up to When You Were a Kitten

**MissyO** · 08-29-2007, 11:42 PM

I was thinking the other day how damn fearless I was as a kid, and wondering where that went. What sparked was remembering how I used to virtually live on roof-tops as a kid. My roof, the neighbours roof, your roof, any roof would do. I can't even begin to imagine how the hell I could do that now.

What was some of the stuff you used to get up to? And if you're scared of it now, do you miss it? I came within an inch of getting up on that damn roof yesterday.........

Blackmask · 08-29-2007, 11:54 PM

I still love being on the roof. I have a flat roof though so it's a little safer. I want to eventually turn it into a huge decked area. I do use a ladder now to get onto it though.

I had no fear of falling as a kid. I liked climbing trees, monkey bars or balancing on narrow walls. Now the idea of falling includes the concept of getting hurt.

BlackWolf · 08-30-2007, 12:22 AM

I was never a kitten, I was a pup! This thread is discriminating, and that's bad, bad Missy!

**MissyO** · 08-30-2007, 12:38 AM

^ Pffttt.... Back to the Men's forum for you then, son.

BlackWolf · 08-30-2007, 12:44 AM

But it's so cold, and lonely there.....

**MissyO** · 08-30-2007, 12:48 AM

Fine, stay here then. But you're gonna get beaten up by a bunch of kittens

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BlackWolf · 08-30-2007, 12:51 AM

Haha, you say that like a threat, but you know damn well I'll enjoy every minute.

Blackmask · 08-30-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackWolf

But it's so cold, and lonely there.....

awww....can't you just hear the poor the little pup whimpering to be let out.

SilverSpoon · 08-30-2007, 02:06 AM

I was a very safe child. Now I am fearless. I knew this guy Max who used to jump rooftops. He had all these videos of him doing it. Then at school we made him use the chair dolly to jump from one counter to the other like he was on a skateboard, and it nearly killed him because it didn't work. Oh well. Now he has the job I had two years ago at the grocery store. Good times, Max, good times.

**Jocasta** · 08-30-2007, 02:52 AM

I climbed huge trees, couldn't wait to climb 30ft to help break into the house when my mum lost her keys, spend hours alone on the shed roof and now I can barely climb a step ladder to paint the ceiling. But I still drive too fast.

Keri · 08-30-2007, 05:54 AM

The thing I miss from childhood is swinging REALLY high on my swing in the back garden and right when I'm at the highest point hurling myself forwards so I feel like I'm flying. I had it down to a fine art when I was 8.

I also once tied skipping ropes in a line from the top of the climbing frame to the top of the swing to see if I could tightrope walk (I blame Blue Peter) and as soon as I started out I flipped 180 and landed on my head.

Hm.. I may start another thread about injuries and scars... that's always a fun convo

**MissyO** · 08-30-2007, 05:58 AM

^ I used to do that thing with the swings too! That was the best fun.

Ooooh, and hauling yourself up onto the monkey bars monkey style. You know grab the bar then hoist your legs over really fast then swing on there. Shlt, that was fan-f*cking-tastic fun.

**Sk8er gurl** · 08-30-2007, 06:10 AM

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The thing I miss from childhood is swinging REALLY high on my swing in the back garden and right when I'm at the highest point hurling myself forwards so I feel like I'm flying. I had it down to a fine art when I was 8.

I did that too! Actually, I still do that when I go on swings.

Damn, I never got to climb on roofs! Guess there's a bad side to staying in an apartment. I climbed up everything else I could, though. I used to climb to the top of lampposts, and my mum would get all worried because she thought the thing would snap in half. I dunno why, it was made of metal

Well. I used to get into fights but I don't now because I know I'll get in trouble. Does that count?

**Jocasta** · 08-30-2007, 06:37 AM

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Hm.. I may start another thread about injuries and scars... that's always a fun convo

Yes, do! I can tell you all about my nasty scars. (My son is already ahead on the injuries front, though).

baybee · 08-30-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

The thing I miss from childhood is swinging REALLY high on my swing in the back garden and right when I'm at the highest point hurling myself forwards so I feel like I'm flying.

That was my thing also. I tried it with my boy a while back and I got sea sick! It sucks to be old.

aloha · 08-30-2007, 08:22 AM

never wanted to be a kitten

Keri · 08-30-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocasta

Yes, do! I can tell you all about my nasty scars. (My son is already ahead on the injuries front, though).

Consider it done! Go here immediately.

Blackmask · 08-31-2007, 01:58 AM

Where I went to school there was a really steep really long hill. It probably wasn't as long or steep as I remember it, but as a little kid it was huge. When you ran down it the steepness just meant you'd be going faster and faster and out of control. To stop at the bottom there was a fence that you'd just crash full speed in to.

08-29-2007, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,111 My Profile	Things You Got Up to When You Were a Kitten I was thinking the other day how damn fearless I was as a kid, and wondering where that went. What sparked was remembering how I used to virtually live on roof-tops as a kid. My roof, the neighbours roof, your roof, any roof would do. I can't even begin to imagine how the hell I could do that now. What was some of the stuff you used to get up to? And if you're scared of it now, do you miss it? I came within an inch of getting up on that damn roof yesterday.........

08-29-2007, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blackmask Protector of Inanity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,158 My Profile	I still love being on the roof. I have a flat roof though so it's a little safer. I want to eventually turn it into a huge decked area. I do use a ladder now to get onto it though. I had no fear of falling as a kid. I liked climbing trees, monkey bars or balancing on narrow walls. Now the idea of falling includes the concept of getting hurt.

08-30-2007, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
BlackWolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28,122 My Profile	I was never a kitten, I was a pup! This thread is discriminating, and that's bad, bad Missy!

08-30-2007, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,111 My Profile	^ Pffttt.... Back to the Men's forum for you then, son.

08-30-2007, 12:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
BlackWolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28,122 My Profile	But it's so cold, and lonely there.....

08-30-2007, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,111 My Profile	Fine, stay here then. But you're gonna get beaten up by a bunch of kittens .

08-30-2007, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
BlackWolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28,122 My Profile	Haha, you say that like a threat, but you know damn well I'll enjoy every minute.

08-30-2007, 02:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
SilverSpoon Kamen Rider Kiva Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: www.canofnothing.com Posts: 7,526	I was a very safe child. Now I am fearless. I knew this guy Max who used to jump rooftops. He had all these videos of him doing it. Then at school we made him use the chair dolly to jump from one counter to the other like he was on a skateboard, and it nearly killed him because it didn't work. Oh well. Now he has the job I had two years ago at the grocery store. Good times, Max, good times.

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Jocasta Joshtopian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 17,805 My Profile	I climbed huge trees, couldn't wait to climb 30ft to help break into the house when my mum lost her keys, spend hours alone on the shed roof and now I can barely climb a step ladder to paint the ceiling. But I still drive too fast.

08-30-2007, 05:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,018 My Profile	The thing I miss from childhood is swinging REALLY high on my swing in the back garden and right when I'm at the highest point hurling myself forwards so I feel like I'm flying. I had it down to a fine art when I was 8. I also once tied skipping ropes in a line from the top of the climbing frame to the top of the swing to see if I could tightrope walk (I blame Blue Peter) and as soon as I started out I flipped 180 and landed on my head. Hm.. I may start another thread about injuries and scars... that's always a fun convo

08-30-2007, 05:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,111 My Profile	^ I used to do that thing with the swings too! That was the best fun. Ooooh, and hauling yourself up onto the monkey bars monkey style. You know grab the bar then hoist your legs over really fast then swing on there. Shlt, that was fan-f*cking-tastic fun.

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aloha 30 Days of Josh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 17,924 My Profile	never wanted to be a kitten

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Blackmask Protector of Inanity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,158 My Profile	Where I went to school there was a really steep really long hill. It probably wasn't as long or steep as I remember it, but as a little kid it was huge. When you ran down it the steepness just meant you'd be going faster and faster and out of control. To stop at the bottom there was a fence that you'd just crash full speed in to.