An Undying Dream Of Being Sole Proprietor Of My Very Own Club House (Part I):

[smoness]

For as long as I can remember I have been completely fascinated with trees.  When I was old enough and strong enough to climb them, it was about all I did.  I remember seeing the Disney movie, The Jungle Book for the first time, feeling nothing but overpowering envy that Mowgli could conform his feet, back, and hands in such a way that enabled him

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[beckycochrane]

Really. Like we don't all need a good head wound at least once in our lives.

Kids, break those bones and get those stitches when you're young--that shit hurts a lot worse when you're older.

[smoness]

You ai'nt kidding. But when you're older you get Vicodin. And your gay friends will bedazzle your boot.
It's kind-of a toss up.

[smoness]

We should totally build one in your awesome back yard. Using all recycled materials. And then we can graffiti it.

I know, it's all indoor kids now. Give it a few more months, and there will be a tree climbing game for Nintendo Wii. I will forever be grateful to my parents for encouraging me to run around with the neighborhood kids outside. I have so many wonderful memories from all the stuff we did in the great outdoors.

[markgharris]

I had a treehouse at 8, so I beat you. This doesn't suggest that you cite how old you were when you learned how to ride a bike, because you'd probably beat me there. : )