Sunday, June 8, 2008

Your back yard can still be an adventure today.

When you were young all you had to do to go on an adventure was go into your back yard and all of a sudden you were in a brand new world. The same can be true today. Let’s look at some ways of discovering new excitement and joy every time you go out your back door.
The jungle gym with fort or swing was always a favorite place for an adventure. You could be in a far away land discovering new worlds or fighting for your life. There was never a dull moment. Today relaxing on a hammock or comfortable lounger enjoying a sunny afternoon can quickly allow your mind to imagine you’re in some exotic resort relaxing on the beach without a care in the world.
Water play was the favorite activity on a hot summer day, running through a sprinkler or playing in a kiddie pool. Today we enjoy the hot tub or have a small in ground swimming pool in our yard. Back when we were kids our parents couldn’t afford things like that but today they are affordable by almost everyone, and with modern methods they are easy to care for as well. No longer do we have to pack the family up to go to the beach all we have to do is step out the back door and dive into a brand new adventure.
I don’t know about you but I spent hours playing in the sand box building sandcastles or roads to race on. Today I still like to get my fingers dirty playing in and enjoying my garden, don’t you? Gardening is a rapidly growing industry as people enjoy spending more time at home (because of rising travel costs) they are making their back yards a beautiful relaxing place to enjoy and entertain. For me the time I spend making and maintaining my yard helps me relax.

At night the back yard was always an adventure as you sat around a camp fire telling stories which stretched the imagination and took you to far away places. Today it is not easy for most to have an open fire in their back yard. Some places may allow enclosed fires in an outdoor fireplace but we can also give our yard a similar feel but without the smoke getting in our eyes with some of the amazing new outdoor lighting that is available. They can give just the right atmosphere for that romantic evening relaxing on some comfortable cedar outdoor furniture enjoying a drink and remembering stories from days gone by.

Don't allow your summer this year to pass you by without taking time to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures. With some thought and planning, you could be enjoying your paradise adventure right in your own backyard.

Adventures “by the yard”

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