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flor-de-jasmim

(2,289 posts)
2. In the 60s we were doing 50 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, rope climbs, etc. etc.
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 02:49 PM
Oct 2021

I wish I were still that flexible!

Floyd R. Turbo

(33,286 posts)
5. We had a kid in grade nine that climbed the rope and pulled it up after him. He sat on a rafter
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 03:07 PM
Oct 2021

until the fire department came to get him down. He then dropped the rope and slid down.

That stunt took him from geek to school hero!

KT2000

(22,223 posts)
6. Remember President Kennedy's physical fitness
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 03:30 PM
Oct 2021

effort? Sit-ups, rope climbing etc. I liked it then but too bad it stopped.

Ocelot II

(131,250 posts)
9. I hated that because I couldn't do it.
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 04:08 PM
Oct 2021

I was a hopeless klutz in gym class and hated every minute of it.

Phentex

(16,755 posts)
13. me either!
Tue Oct 26, 2021, 03:19 PM
Oct 2021

I couldn't do a pull up on a bar either. My legs are really strong but I have zip when it comes to upper arm strength.

Fla Dem

(27,779 posts)
12. Hmm, I don't think so. I think once the cat was half way down, it would jump off.
Tue Oct 26, 2021, 10:33 AM
Oct 2021

Just my thought.

3catwoman3

(29,809 posts)
14. When I was in elementary school, that was one of my favorite...
Wed Oct 27, 2021, 10:46 AM
Oct 2021

...things to do. Now that I am 70, I wouldn't stand a chance.

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