Wednesday, January 06, 2010

a great toy

My Review of the Radio Flyer Soft Rock & Bounce Pony

for erockinghorses.com and hayneedle.com :

fabulous rocking horse for little folks

By B Cooke from Holland, MI on 1/6/2010
Safe Activity, Sized Right, Durable Design, Attractive Design, Fun To Use
Best Uses: Nursery
Describe Yourself: Grandparent

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This rocking horse was carefully packed with clear instructions for an easy setup. The solid plastic body is attached to a sturdy base with rubber straps. The padded cover is attached with hook-and-loop and eyelet fasteners, very secure. I am confident that our 2-year-old granddaughter is safe and happy jumping and rocking on this horse. The interesting and appropriate music (horse sounds and a tuneful "Home on the Range") is activated by movement and easily shut off. No bad elements, this is a great toy!

a good read

I just finished (and probably will pick up again) a book that I liked a lot. Another of those books that I would have written if I could. Apparently George Wendt, the actor, had so much in common with Norm, the character in Cheers, that it was a dream job for him. The book is Drinking With George, written from the life experiences of a professional barstool sitter. This guy really knows and likes beer! Lots of trivia and some important information, mostly sharing experiences that were enhanced by drinking beer, all over the world. I'll raise my next mug of beer in a toast to a good, funny, beer-drinking buddy, George Wendt.