Speaking of board games...

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-02-2006, 12:26 PM

Random PSA thought:

Thinking of the Monopoly pieces made me remember that classrooms have old board games they pull out for rainy days. I have so many board games at home that I have no more storage space. I'm going to check if anything that I'm willing to give up could be used by the school.

I urge you to check your closets and donate simple board games to your local elementary school.

Thank you

Gemini Cricket · 03-02-2006, 12:38 PM

They'll never get my Haunted Mansion Clue game. Never!

Good idea, CP!

BarTopDancer · 03-02-2006, 12:57 PM

Great idea CP.

If schools don't want them child care places will probably take them. If all else fails seal the boxes up and donate them to charity.

I only have 3 board games. 2 monopolies (regular and Disney) and Life. I can't figure out how to play Life (no comments from the peanut gallery please) so it really should go. CP, if you're there at the Pirates meet I may bring it for you to take to school. If I remember and don't get distracted by shiny objects.

Not Afraid · 03-02-2006, 01:40 PM

When I work for a educational facility I used to just LOVE all of the people who wanted to donate their "valuable art supplies" (ie: trash) to us. While I appreciated the gesture, the stuff was not at all of value to us 99% of the time.

All of my "trash" goes to Out of the Closte and even then they only take usable stuff. The rest gets left for random pickup.

BarTopDancer · 03-02-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

When I work for a educational facility I used to just LOVE all of the people who wanted to donate their "valuable art supplies" (ie: trash) to us. While I appreciated the gesture, the stuff was not at all of value to us 99% of the time.

All of my "trash" goes to Out of the Closte and even then they only take usable stuff. The rest gets left for random pickup.

I would hardly compare complete rarely used board games to trash.

Not Afraid · 03-02-2006, 01:44 PM

Just speaking from experience. Your milage may vary. Deal with it.

innerSpaceman · 03-02-2006, 01:45 PM

I have a few board games. Monopoly, Sorry, Stratego and Life, I think. How come no one wants to play these anymore?

I think we should have a Swankster Monopoly Tournament!

Not Afraid · 03-02-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I have a few board games. Monopoly, Sorry, Stratego and Life, I think. How come no one wants to play these anymore?

I think we should have a Swankster Monopoly Tournament!

Game night is a great idea. We have quite a few and don't play them as often as we used to.

But, this ain't gonna be our April swanking.

BarTopDancer · 03-02-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I have a few board games. Monopoly, Sorry, Stratego and Life, I think. How come no one wants to play these anymore?

Those are great games to play. I wonder the same thing. Game nights used to be so much fun!

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I think we should have a Swankster Monopoly Tournament!

That would be so much fun. Erica would kick everyones butt. She is the Monopoly queen.

Not Afraid · 03-02-2006, 01:52 PM

You know our house is always open, ISM.

03-02-2006, 12:26 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Speaking of board games... Random PSA thought: Thinking of the Monopoly pieces made me remember that classrooms have old board games they pull out for rainy days. I have so many board games at home that I have no more storage space. I'm going to check if anything that I'm willing to give up could be used by the school. I urge you to check your closets and donate simple board games to your local elementary school. Thank you __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	They'll never get my Haunted Mansion Clue game. Never! Good idea, CP!
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Great idea CP. If schools don't want them child care places will probably take them. If all else fails seal the boxes up and donate them to charity. I only have 3 board games. 2 monopolies (regular and Disney) and Life. I can't figure out how to play Life (no comments from the peanut gallery please) so it really should go. CP, if you're there at the Pirates meet I may bring it for you to take to school. If I remember and don't get distracted by shiny objects. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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03-02-2006, 01:40 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	When I work for a educational facility I used to just LOVE all of the people who wanted to donate their "valuable art supplies" (ie: trash) to us. While I appreciated the gesture, the stuff was not at all of value to us 99% of the time. All of my "trash" goes to Out of the Closte and even then they only take usable stuff. The rest gets left for random pickup.
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03-02-2006, 01:44 PM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Just speaking from experience. Your milage may vary. Deal with it.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I have a few board games. Monopoly, Sorry, Stratego and Life, I think. How come no one wants to play these anymore? I think we should have a Swankster Monopoly Tournament!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You know our house is always open, ISM.
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