Pulley

When I noticed Tom and the kids fabricating a makeshift pulley outside, I remembered that we had a real one tucked away in the basement. (For those of you with small children, make a note: any gift you give on Xmas/Hanukkah or a birthday that gets little response and tossed aside, immediately hide it, as you can bring it out mid-July and it will be magic.)

Tom got the pulley rigged on the tree, and it has provided endless entertainment. One day Tom and the kids tried to see what crazy things could be lifted with the pulley—Neko’s bike, my bike, the lawnmower. They were ecstatic to see what they could achieve.

Here, Renita is lifting Shep’s pot with Shep in tow.

For those of you in need of a nice summer diversion, you can find this pulley here. A bit pricey, but, good grief, that thing is a workhorse. (Aesthetically pleasing, too!)