Lesley Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I bought myself an adult, retro, Spacehopper just before Christmas - much more useful than a gym ball The only problem was.......being retro, it was orange - but everyone else loved using it..... ...so, I had a look around to see what else was available. I found loads of adult size hoppers in all colours! I used http://www.tsttoys.com - ordered yesterday at lunchtime and my parcel has just been delivered! I now have a PINK hopper and also a set of 4 teenage sized hoppers which were on special offer They have some hoppers like little ponies - but I managed to resist I'm set up for the Easter hols. with grandchildren now - I have some magazines from the FTAGH section, a new field shelter that the sheep haven't used yet so it will be a den first, mugs to paint and fill with little choccie. eggs and spacehoppers That should keep them quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh wow! I used to love my space hopper when I was a child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Get one! get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I asked for one when it was my 40th birthday from my sister! It's bright orange but I'd love one in another colour... could have races then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have a big blue gym ball that I sit on while at the home PC, helps my back and is good exercise for the old core muscles. I'd love one at work, but I think it's a step too far for the chaps to accept. Besides, they'd be playing footie with it Sounds like Lauren and Jake will be having fun Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 WOW! Sounds great, can we all come too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 WOW! Sounds great, can we all come too! You have to sit cross-legged and be good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow! Looks like so much fun and I love all the colours they come in! My sister has a bright orange one, but the chickens are really scared of it so we can't use it in the garden as we don't have enough space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 We have a blue gymball. The boys play football on the landing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Spacehoppers are so much more fun than boring gym balls! I sit on mine at the computer as well when my back is sore. I have to admit that when Jazz approached it for the first time I growled (she couldn't see my face) to make her scared of it - I didn't want it punctured in the first 5 minutes! It worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 *mental picture of Lesley sat on space hopper growling* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 You know me too well I wasn't sitting on it when I growled........ 'It' growled, all on its own I'm growling at the evil smilies at the moment - I see they're still here I want the happy face *lol* one back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I got them for the boys the christmas before last - from Hawkins Bazaar. They had a set of 4 different coloured adult hoppers to buy as a pack to hold races! Can't see them now though I think the boys were a bit young to appreciate them at the time - Matthew's threw him off and he hasn't dared to sit on it since I must get them out and try again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have been known to partake in a spacehopper race or two at work with the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh how great are the horsey ones?! I was deprived as a child, but made up for it when number one son came along and I had a go with his. In fact I think the grown ups ended up on it more than he did. Wretched thing broke in the end. I think perhaps a birthday present for OH has just been found. He won't expect that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I wasn't sitting on it when I growled........ 'It' growled, all on its own Of course Lesley, that makes much more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 When I first met her she was one of the coolest people I'd ever known. (she will crucify me if she finds out I've posted this ) Spoilt Brat (only child) two footballs and a Hopper!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh bless her! I love that photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Wow, that's brought back some memories, I used to love my spacehopper when I was a child, not used one for years and years though, but reading this thread is making me itch to have a go. I wonder where I can find one over here ........or dare I ask hubby to bring one back with him after his forthcoming trip "home" Glad you're enjoying yours Lesley and it really sounds like Lauren & Jake will be kept very well occupied over the Easter hols . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'm sure we could arrange for one to be ready for him to collect Cate! Clash! - you are so going to be in deep doo-doo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 WE NEED MORE PHOTOS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'm set up for the Easter hols. with grandchildren now - I have some magazines from the FTAGH section, a new field shelter that the sheep haven't used yet so it will be a den first, mugs to paint and fill with little choccie. eggs and spacehoppers That should keep them quiet! That sounds brilliant fun :D WOW! Sounds great, can we all come too! You have to sit cross-legged and be good though I can do that :D ......does that mean I can join in Might have to get some of these for my birthday this year Would be a great way to spend my 40th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Might have to get some of these for my birthday this year Would be a great way to spend my 40th But will you have room in your garden with the new WIR Pam ? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hmmmm i now really really want a Space Hopper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Might have to get some of these for my birthday this year Would be a great way to spend my 40th But will you have room in your garden with the new WIR Pam ? Sha x hmmmmmm ........ there's always the front garden but that will have a large skip in it during the week of my 40th as the builders will be here putting in my new ensuite :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
