The Bouncy Swing By Elaine Kirby, 2018 Nov 4, 2024 Nov 4, 2024 Updated Nov 5, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link We have a swing on our south deck.It has gone through three generations.As a little girl,I remember sitting in it with my grandfatherOn their porch in northern Indiana.He put springs from a Model T FordOn the upper ends of the chains.When you sit in it, it rocks gently.When she was a little girl,Our granddaughter, Sonia,Named it ‘the bouncy swing’.The name stuck! I have rocked many children to sleepIn that swing.Now my husband and I sit in itAnd enjoy the late afternoon sunshine.Our view south is of Mt. Hood,Where it encompassesThe entire horizon.Many times I have told Jim,“People come from all over the worldTo see that mountain.And we have it in our backyard!” Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Ford Motor Company More from this section The Dalles High School Trimester 1 SY 2025-2026 Honor Roll How to help: Dec. 17, 2025 Dawn Rasmussen announces campaign for congress: 'A New Dawn for Oregon’s 2nd District' Top Jobs SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TECH Now Hiring: Special Education Nurse (LPN or RN) for Goldendale School District CONTROL BOARD OPERATOR Department View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesPacker Orchards farm stand gets continuance at public hearingObituary: Isaac BellFlooding in Hood River and sewer backup in White Salmon due to heavy rainsSevere wind damages close Water's Edge BuidingCity of Hood River declares State of Emergency due to ICE impactsSevere weather in the Gorge continues, triggering two emergency declarations, and there's more rain in the forecast11 warm, cheesy casserole ideas perfect for December nightsPublic shares ICE concerns following Home Depot arrestKlickitat County prosecuting attorney abruptly resignsAtmospheric river causes rains, high water Images Videos CommentedObituary: John Byers Jr. (1)Obituary: Terry Morrison (1) Latest News White Salmon pool is ‘shovel ready,' representatives tell Klickitat Co. Board of Commissioners Sun brings reprieve from storm; light snow on the mountains and more showers expected next week Former superintendent Jerry Lewis takes seat on WSVSD board Clinics begin reopening after Water's Edge storm closure Skamania commissioners approve contentious residential zoning in Underwood Flooding in Hood River and sewer backup in White Salmon due to heavy rains Hood River County: Sand, sandbags available in preparation for possible flooding Severe weather in the Gorge continues, triggering two emergency declarations, and there's more rain in the forecast
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