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Originally Posted by Caz
Think kids over recent years aren't exposed to the rough and tumble we used to be, not allowed to get mucky, exposed to the things we were when we were young, don't build up immunity to things like they used to. And of course, central heating must make a difference.
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Interesting that you should mention this. I was listening to the news the other nite about another incidence of higher than acceptable amounts of lead in paint used to color toys. I seem to remember my mom buying me lead soldiers to play with
.... I'm not suggesting this as a positive thing, but regulating agencies do seem to be going overboard in trying to protect us from ourselves.
Given the problems facing the world and both of our countries, I think that too much time and effort is being wasted on stupid crap.
In downtown Kingston in summer, tour buses sat idling in front of City Hall, with their AC units going full blast, only yards away from the patio of the Prince George, where patrons can sit and drink, but not smoke cigarettes. Go figure, eh.
By the way, hope you are enjoying it in Clayton
