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Topspinmo 05-28-2024 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by village dreamer (Post 2334218)
take them to orlando for some axe throwing , whats the worst that could happen???? and i think they may have some chain saws to.:22yikes::22yikes::22yikes:

Yahoo, chainsaw juggling..:MOJE_whot:

Robbb 05-29-2024 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jjmb120 (Post 2333491)
Grandkids are coming to visit (11 and 12 years old). Any suggestions on what to do. TYIA!!!
Give them a book of matches and tell then to go play upstairs.

2newyorkers 05-29-2024 11:09 AM
There is an escape room in Wildwood. I FLY in Orlando. First Responders has putt golf and a game room. Closer to home, we did a scavenger hunt in Sumter Landing and a night time with flashlights small gift hunt. But mostly they love the pool and golf cart. We took a golf cart ride to Fenney and had a picnic in the back and then walked the trail to see turtles and gators. Stopped on the way back for ice cream at Peachwave (yogurt), Scooples, or Haagen Daas.

fdpaq0580 05-29-2024 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2335465)
Yahoo, chainsaw juggling..:MOJE_whot:
Stay in the Villages. Take them to any one of our ponds to hunt for baby gators they can take home as pets. 😏🙄😉

Robbb 05-29-2024 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jjmb120 (Post 2333491)
Grandkids are coming to visit (11 and 12 years old). Any suggestions on what to do. TYIA!!!
You could always take them for a ride on an alligator.

Ecuadog 05-30-2024 09:57 AM
Teach them how to play Beer Pong. They'll need that know-how if the intend go to college.

PugMom 05-30-2024 03:41 PM
am curious to know if the op used any of the suggestions, (not the last few, :a20:) and how the kids reacted. thx!

Packer Fan 05-31-2024 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rmagee (Post 2334048)
Silver Springs State Park in Ocala; glass bottom boat tours.
Agree but also take them on the Kayak float down the river. You rent kayaks and float 5
Miles downstream where they pick you up. My grandsons want to do that every time they come. Wildlife is amazing

Packer Fan 05-31-2024 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodneysblue (Post 2334050)
Have them weed the garden and lawn, clean windows, paint interior rooms. Then reward them with trip to one of the amusement or theme parks for a day. Not joking. This is what I did when I visited my grandparents, and I enjoyed every minute of it with them.

My oldest grandson helps me adjust and fix our sprinklers when he is here. He LOVES it. First thing he wants to do when he walks in the door. Kids are awesome.

PugMom 05-31-2024 07:24 AM
he may grow up to be a lawn consultant in his working days! :MOJE_whot:

OrangeBlossomBaby 05-31-2024 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2newyorkers (Post 2335664)
There is an escape room in Wildwood. I FLY in Orlando. First Responders has putt golf and a game room. Closer to home, we did a scavenger hunt in Sumter Landing and a night time with flashlights small gift hunt. But mostly they love the pool and golf cart. We took a golf cart ride to Fenney and had a picnic in the back and then walked the trail to see turtles and gators. Stopped on the way back for ice cream at Peachwave (yogurt), Scooples, or Haagen Daas.
Golf cart rides are great, just be sure to do it responsibly (and by extension, teach the kids responsible driving).

Seat belts, one person per seat, no standing, keep limbs and head inside.

fdpaq0580 05-31-2024 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2336295)
Golf cart rides are great, just be sure to do it responsibly (and by extension, teach the kids responsible driving).

Seat belts, one person per seat, no standing, keep limbs and head inside.
While it's good advice, you just took all the fun out of it for kids.

PugMom 06-01-2024 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2336440)
While it's good advice, you just took all the fun out of it for kids.
:1rotfl::1rotfl: love it! :1rotfl:

Shipping up to Boston 06-01-2024 10:17 AM
Strictly as a scared straight educational.....take them to any of the infamous and vaunted roundabouts. No child....or responsible adult should miss the ‘operating a Yamaha with your eyes closed or blindfolded’ interactive.

jjmb120 06-02-2024 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2336029)
am curious to know if the op used any of the suggestions, (not the last few, :a20:) and how the kids reacted. thx!
We have done a lot of the good suggestions. Grandkids are enjoying!!!

PugMom 06-02-2024 09:01 AM
excellent! am so glad they're having a good time with you. they will remember this for years to come :beer3:


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