Keeley’s March Challenge #18
Some Items From My Childhood I’ve Kept
Despite this being story number 18 in Keeley Schroder’s March challenge, it’s only my second response. (Yes, I’m not managing to keep up!)
The challenge asked me to pick one item. But I can never just go with one!
I usually end up with at least two. Or five in this case.
Three of them are tiny clockwork toys from my childhood. The crab used to walk sideways, but it seems like it no longer wants to move.
The other two clockwork toys swim and I’m surprised they still work —especially considering how many times I would set them loose in the bath or sink.
There is also a double-decker bus that was issued in 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Its condition is quite poor, having been on a shelf and exposed to sunlight for years.
Finally, there is a “push thumb puppet” tiger. I did a search and found one on eBay just now — otherwise I’d not…
