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This is me on a swing at a motel in either Maryland or Delaware sometime in the mid-1970s. It was likely taken by my father, whose shadow appears in the photo, too. I really like this photo -- the sun, the motel architecture (is that an oxymoron?), the photographer's shadow, and especially the red and white pool umbrella. Doesn't it all just scream 1970s? View full size.
I recognize those horse-swings as being made by Miracle Recreation Equipment Company - they were once in Grinnell, Iowa - however I think now located in Missouri. I loved them as a kid.
Wow, I remember playing on those horsie-swings when I was a kid in the early 70's! They had the exact same set at the park down the street.
We'd pile on a whole bunch of kids on one horse and go for broke.
Screams 70s it does, loudly, especially what appears to be "rug burn"-inducing Astro-Turf under the swingset. Whoever thought that was a good idea for a playground. Maybe it's just painted concrete, but a good bet it is a cheap Astro-Turf knock-off as was the fashion in play areas back in the day
My parents certainly thought it was a good thing to install in my little brother's room in the basement (concrete floor - no padding). Since the large space was a prime play area our knees and palms were always dimply and red.
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