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3. My prominent memories of "sledding" as a kid

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 10:05 AM

Dec 22

revolve around use of a plastic mat called a "crazy carpet" (I think it may have been spelled Krazy Karpet). There was a nearby slate pit that kids in our neighborhood would flock to -- definitely not as aesthetically pleasing as the image you posted above. The hazard for us was that, depending on the depth of the snowfall, sometimes a piece of slate would be sticking out. If you hit that sharp rock at the wrong angle, it could tear your crazy carpet, or even split it in half. Sometimes it would even slice open your snow/ski pants. Mom was never happy with that outcome.

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Dec. 22 Christmas Vibes [View all] Niagara Dec 22 OP

Thank you. niyad Dec 22 #1

You're welcome, niyad. Niagara Dec 22 #4

The second picture includes a red squirrel. Ocelot II Dec 22 #2

You are spot on about the red squirrel! 10 Turtle Day Dec 22 #8

They're nasty little buggers. Ocelot II Dec 22 #9

Happy Holiday's, Ocelot Niagara Dec 22 #11

And the same to you! Ocelot II Dec 22 #13

My prominent memories of "sledding" as a kid True Dough Dec 22 #3

Can you share a photo of this sled? Niagara Dec 22 #6

The term "sled" used very loosely True Dough Dec 22 #7

I had a red plastic sled with a yellow rope Niagara Dec 22 #12

When I was in college Diamond_Dog Dec 22 #18

Were these True Dough Dec 22 #19

Oh, they were clean trays. Diamond_Dog Dec 22 #20

I love these. Diamond_Dog Dec 22 #5

You're welcome, Diamond Dog Niagara Dec 22 #15

Ty for these lovely images, Niagara! SheltieLover Dec 22 #10

You're welcome, SheltieLover! Niagara Dec 22 #16

Thank you ,Niagara, They are beautiful debm55 Dec 22 #14

My pleasure, Debbie! Niagara Dec 22 #17

Hey Niagara... LuckyCharms Dec 22 #21

Thank you, Lucky Niagara Dec 22 #23

Love those, Niagara! Different Drummer Dec 22 #22

It's always my pleasure, Different Drummer! Niagara Dec 22 #24