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Monday, May 2, 2011

Happy 50th Anniversary Slip ‘N Slide!


Slip ‘N Slide celebrates it's 50th anniversary this year. Slip ‘N Slide was invented by an upholsterer (Robert Carrier) but was released by Wham-O in 1961. Since it was first launched it has become extremely popular and lead to many imitators.
Slip ‘N Slide has become one of America’s favorite backyard activities over the years. It's definitely one of ours. Logan and Sam each received their very own product (for their birthdays!) and they've had a lot of fun! Sam received Rainforest Falls. It's for children ages 3-5. This splash pool features a 60" x 72" rectangle pool with rock cave slide waterfall. Sam and Logan enjoyed soaking in the cool refreshing waters on the rainforest floor. Sam blasted through the rock cave waterfall and slid down the rock slide for a big splash. The slide isn't attached, so you can move it anywhere around the pool! If you place the slide below the arch, a (very cold) waterfall makes sliding so much easier! This pool takes a while to inflate and it takes a while to fill. It's worth the wait! The seams are built to last, and after several uses, we haven't had a leak. And my boys are pretty rough! The pool also features a drain so it's easy to empty!
 Logan received Slip 'N Slide's Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide and it was a lot of fun! For ages 5 and up, this slide features a water-filled ramp (shown in last picture) that launches you into the Giant Splash Pool and with the HydroGlide Technology you're in for a fast ride! The slide is 16 feet long and includes 2 slide anchors and 2 repair patch kits. The splash pool at the end also features a drain to make emptying the pool easy! Sam is a little too young to get the full Slip 'N Slide experience, but he had a lot of fun trying to copy his big brother!
Beat the heat this summer with your own splash pool or Slip 'N Slide! And remember, if it’s not yellow it’s not a Slip ‘N Slide! One lucky US reader will win their choice of a Rainforest Falls Splash Pool or an Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide! To enter, leave a comment and tell me which product your kids would like to have. For two extra entries, follow Slip 'N Slide on Facebook. Follow me on Google/Networked Blogs/Facebook/Twitter for one entry each follow. Links are on my sidebar. Follow (on Google/GFC) my new blog, Away We Go, for one extra entry! For 5 bonus entries, leave a comment and tell me about your favorite childhood memories with Slip 'N Slide! Please leave 5 numbered comments for each of these bonus entries. Giveaway ends midnight May 17, 2011. Good luck!
Disclosure: I was sent these products in order to complete this post. No monetary compensation received.

157 comments:

  1. mine would love the pool mrs.mommyyatgmail

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  2. Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide would be a big hit at this house!

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  3. Following Slip n slide via facebook - user name: 2kidsblogger

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  4. Following Slip n slide via facebook - user name: 2kidsblogger

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  5. we always tried to make our own slip and slide with trash bags or other plastic sheets - never did work right though - you had to have the real deal. My brother got croc alley slip and slide after I was too old to use it and I was very jealous!

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  6. we always tried to make our own slip and slide with trash bags or other plastic sheets - never did work right though - you had to have the real deal. My brother got croc alley slip and slide after I was too old to use it and I was very jealous!

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  7. we always tried to make our own slip and slide with trash bags or other plastic sheets - never did work right though - you had to have the real deal. My brother got croc alley slip and slide after I was too old to use it and I was very jealous!

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  8. we always tried to make our own slip and slide with trash bags or other plastic sheets - never did work right though - you had to have the real deal. My brother got croc alley slip and slide after I was too old to use it and I was very jealous!

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  9. we always tried to make our own slip and slide with trash bags or other plastic sheets - never did work right though - you had to have the real deal. My brother got croc alley slip and slide after I was too old to use it and I was very jealous!

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  10. the cgrandchildren would love the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  11. i follow as mverno via gfc
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  12. Tough choice, but I think they would like the pool.

    sueellison@hcecwildblue.com

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  13. My grandson would love Rainforest Falls. asthenight at gmail dot com

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  14. I "Like" Slip 'N Slide on FB

    sueellison@hcecwildblue.com

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  15. I followed Slip 'N Slide on Facebook (Deborah Rosen) (1).

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  16. I followed Slip 'N Slide on Facebook (Deborah Rosen) (2).

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  17. I "Like" Slip 'N Slide on FB #2

    sueellison@hcecwildblue.com

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  18. I follow you on Twitter as suebaby05

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  19. I'm following with Networked Blogs.

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  20. I remember pouring bubbles and/or dishwashing liquid on our slip n slide to make it even more slippery. Worked pretty well, but lots of soap and bubbles to wash off.
    #1

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  21. I remember pouring bubbles and/or dishwashing liquid on our slip n slide to make it even more slippery. Worked pretty well, but lots of soap and bubbles to wash off.
    #2

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  22. I remember pouring bubbles and/or dishwashing liquid on our slip n slide to make it even more slippery. Worked pretty well, but lots of soap and bubbles to wash off.
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  23. I remember pouring bubbles and/or dishwashing liquid on our slip n slide to make it even more slippery. Worked pretty well, but lots of soap and bubbles to wash off.
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  24. I remember pouring bubbles and/or dishwashing liquid on our slip n slide to make it even more slippery. Worked pretty well, but lots of soap and bubbles to wash off.
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  25. MIne would love the slip and slide
    kathypersons@yahoo.com

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  26. follow Slip 'N Slide on Facebook
    Kathy Persons
    kathypersons@yahoo.com

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  27. follow Slip 'N Slide on Facebook
    Kathy Persons
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  28. Getting a huge long tarp and putting dishwashing liquid on it at a family reunion (not toomany adults joined in)

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  29. Getting a huge long tarp and putting dishwashing liquid on it at a family reunion (not toomany adults joined in)

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  30. Getting a huge long tarp and putting dishwashing liquid on it at a family reunion (not toomany adults joined in)3

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  31. Getting a huge long tarp and putting dishwashing liquid on it at a family reunion (not toomany adults joined in) 4

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  32. Getting a huge long tarp and putting dishwashing liquid on it at a family reunion (not too many adults joined in)

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  33. I would love to have the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  34. I follow you via GFC.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  35. I like slip n slide on Facebook.Thanks:)
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  36. We would have the neighborhood kids over for slip n slide parties when I was growing up.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  37. We would have the neighborhood kids over for slip n slide parties when I was growing up.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  38. We would have the neighborhood kids over for slip n slide parties when I was growing up.
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  39. We would have the neighborhood kids over for slip n slide parties when I was growing up.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  40. We would have the neighborhood kids over for slip n slide parties when I was growing up.
    kats7960@gmail.com

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  41. My son would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool.
    cloud10277@Hotmail.com

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  42. Entry #1
    I follow Slip 'N Slide on Facebook
    Tracy P
    cloud10277@Hotmail.com

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  43. Entry #2
    I follow Slip 'N Slide on Facebook
    Tracy P
    cloud10277@Hotmail.com

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  44. I like the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide. My son would love it and the baby could chill in it without sliding.

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  45. My kids would love the Rainforest Falls Splash pool! :)

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  46. My kids would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool.

    rsbryswrrl at gmail dot com

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  47. They would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. My boys would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  49. I like Slip 'N Slide on FB (Ellie W)
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  50. I like Slip 'N Slide on FB (Ellie W)
    eswright18 at gmail dot com
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  51. My daughter would go crazy for the water slide!!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@yahoo.com

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  52. Rainforest falls splash pool bc my little guy is still a bit too small for the other. Both look fun though.

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  53. My kids would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

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  54. I am a FB fan of Slip N Slide # 1

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  55. I am a FB fan of Slip N Slide # 2

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  56. we had a nice big backyard and put I think two slip n slides together :) # 1

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  57. we had a nice big backyard and put I think two slip n slides together :) # 2

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  58. we had a nice big backyard and put I think two slip n slides together :) # 3

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  59. we had a nice big backyard and put I think two slip n slides together :) # 4

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  60. we had a nice big backyard and put I think two slip n slides together :) # 5

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  61. Mine would love the Rainforest Falls Pool.

    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  62. Twitter follower- ksh123
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  63. #2 I remember how if you hit the slide the wrong way and it wasn't wet enough, it would hurt. lol I also remember my friend breaking his arm when he tried to do the "Pete Rose Slide" on the slip-and -slide. They're much safer now.
    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  64. #4 I remember how if you hit the slide the wrong way and it wasn't wet enough, it would hurt. lol I also remember my friend breaking his arm when he tried to do the "Pete Rose Slide" on the slip-and -slide. They're much safer now.
    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  65. #5 I remember how if you hit the slide the wrong way and it wasn't wet enough, it would hurt. lol I also remember my friend breaking his arm when he tried to do the "Pete Rose Slide" on the slip-and -slide. They're much safer now.
    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  66. #1 I remember how if you hit the slide the wrong way and it wasn't wet enough, it would hurt. lol I also remember my friend breaking his arm when he tried to do the "Pete Rose Slide" on the slip-and -slide. They're much safer now.
    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  67. #3 I remember how if you hit the slide the wrong way and it wasn't wet enough, it would hurt. lol I also remember my friend breaking his arm when he tried to do the "Pete Rose Slide" on the slip-and -slide. They're much safer now.
    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  68. My kids would love the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide.

    hebert024 at aoldot com

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  69. I think the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide would be the biggest hit here!

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  70. my daughter would like the extreme water slide.
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  71. fb fan 2
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  72. gfc follower (brittney p)
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  73. networked follower (brittney p)
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  74. away we go gfc follower (brittney p)
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  75. I remember not being able to afford when i was younger, so my parents put out black garbage bags and hosed them down. we had just as much fun.
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  76. memory 2
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  77. memory 3
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  78. memory 4
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  79. memory 5
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  80. I would love the Rainforest falls pool for my little guy!

    colesammom@gmail.com

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  81. my son would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool
    stracey2010@live.com

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  82. Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide.
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. i like slip n slide on fb 1
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. i like slip and slide on fb 2
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. i use to spend hrs outside with my sister on slip n slide #1
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  86. i use to spend hrs outside with my sister on slip n slide #2
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  87. i use to spend hrs outside with my sister on slip n slide #3
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  88. i use to spend hrs outside with my sister on slip n slide #4
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. i use to spend hrs outside with my sister on slip n slide #5
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  90. gfc follower
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  91. network blog follower
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  92. i like you on fb
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  93. My kids would love the slip n slide!

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  94. i like slip n slide on fb.. becca ann Peters

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  95. I would love to have the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool
    carolkfoster at comcast dot net

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  96. We would love the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  97. I would, er I mean the girls would love to play on the Rainforest Falls...ha ha
    no19034770 @yahoo.com

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  98. Following your blog GFC (frvetere)
    no19034770 @yahoo.com

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  99. My kids would love the monster splash water slide.
    jandsfox_143@msn.com

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  100. We'd love the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide

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  101. I would love to have the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide for my kids! This would be awesome for our hot Texas summer's! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  102. like Slip N Slide on FB under Rene Denning #1. ard1977@gmail dot com

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  103. like Slip N Slide on FB under Rene Denning #1. ard1977@gmail dot com

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  104. follow you on GFC amied027. ard1977@gmail dot com

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  105. follow you on twitter @amied027.

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  106. follow Away We Go by GFC amied027. ard1977@gmail dot com

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  107. #1 I remember trying to use trash bags to make the Slip N Slide longer and they never worked just right. It was still alot of fun though! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  108. #2 I remember trying to use trash bags to make the Slip N Slide longer and they never worked just right. It was still alot of fun though! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  109. #3 I remember trying to use trash bags to make the Slip N Slide longer and they never worked just right. It was still alot of fun though! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  110. #4 I remember trying to use trash bags to make the Slip N Slide longer and they never worked just right. It was still alot of fun though! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  111. #5 I remember trying to use trash bags to make the Slip N Slide longer and they never worked just right. It was still alot of fun though! Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  112. I would love the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide! calvad at aol dot com

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  113. Liz and Tristan would like the Rainforest Falls Pool.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  114. My little grandson would love the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool.

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  115. I 'like' Slip 'n Slide on Facebook.

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  116. I 'like' Slip 'n Slide on Facebook. (2)

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  117. My 4 kids would love the extreme monster splash water slide.Thanks!
    lstanziani(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  118. My kids would like the Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide.

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  119. the slip n slide
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  120. My daughter would love to have the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  121. #1 I "LIKE" Slip N' Slide on fb (Nicole Pitts)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  122. #2 I "LIKE" Slip N' Slide on fb (Nicole Pitts)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  123. I follow via networked blogs (Nicole Pitts)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  124. I follow Away We Go via google connect

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  125. #1 I remember being a little kid and going over to my Pap's house and he had a HUGE yard and every time I would go over in the summer he would put out this giant size slip n slide for me to play with, with all my neighborhood friends. Good times :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  126. #2 I remember being a little kid and going over to my Pap's house and he had a HUGE yard and every time I would go over in the summer he would put out this giant size slip n slide for me to play with, with all my neighborhood friends. Good times :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  127. #3 I remember being a little kid and going over to my Pap's house and he had a HUGE yard and every time I would go over in the summer he would put out this giant size slip n slide for me to play with, with all my neighborhood friends. Good times :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  128. #4 I remember being a little kid and going over to my Pap's house and he had a HUGE yard and every time I would go over in the summer he would put out this giant size slip n slide for me to play with, with all my neighborhood friends. Good times :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  129. #5 I remember being a little kid and going over to my Pap's house and he had a HUGE yard and every time I would go over in the summer he would put out this giant size slip n slide for me to play with, with all my neighborhood friends. Good times :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  130. We would love Extreme Monster Splash Water Slide..it looks like so much fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
    KConklin1028@gmail.com

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  131. I'm a follower of your Away We Go travel blog (kconklin1028), thanks!
    KConklin1028@gmail.com

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  132. My kids would love the extreme monster splash water slide. wilcarvic
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  133. Me and my brother bought this super detailed slip and slide with lots of animal extras when I was younger with our own money. We hardly ever pulled it out because my parents said it was too much work and killed the grass. One day my friends came over and we drug it out from the storage area. We used it for hours and had such a blast! It was such a fun slide! Thanks!
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  134. Me and my brother bought this super detailed slip and slide with lots of animal extras when I was younger with our own money. We hardly ever pulled it out because my parents said it was too much work and killed the grass. One day my friends came over and we drug it out from the storage area. We used it for hours and had such a blast! It was such a fun slide! Thanks!
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  135. Me and my brother bought this super detailed slip and slide with lots of animal extras when I was younger with our own money. We hardly ever pulled it out because my parents said it was too much work and killed the grass. One day my friends came over and we drug it out from the storage area. We used it for hours and had such a blast! It was such a fun slide! Thanks!
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  136. Me and my brother bought this super detailed slip and slide with lots of animal extras when I was younger with our own money. We hardly ever pulled it out because my parents said it was too much work and killed the grass. One day my friends came over and we drug it out from the storage area. We used it for hours and had such a blast! It was such a fun slide! Thanks!
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  137. Me and my brother bought this super detailed slip and slide with lots of animal extras when I was younger with our own money. We hardly ever pulled it out because my parents said it was too much work and killed the grass. One day my friends came over and we drug it out from the storage area. We used it for hours and had such a blast! It was such a fun slide! Thanks!
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    Kconklin1028@gmail.com

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  138. I think my baby would like the Rainforest Falls Splash Pool...=)

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  139. We'd enjoy the extreme monster splash water slide!

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  140. following you on networked blogs

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  141. following you on twitter as @anitra

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  142. I remember the Slip n slide commercials. I wanted one so badly, but we never had much of a yard to put it in (1)

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  143. I remember the Slip n slide commercials. I wanted one so badly, but we never had much of a yard to put it in (2)

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  144. I remember the Slip n slide commercials. I wanted one so badly, but we never had much of a yard to put it in (3)

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  145. I remember the Slip n slide commercials. I wanted one so badly, but we never had much of a yard to put it in (4)

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  146. I remember the Slip n slide commercials. I wanted one so badly, but we never had much of a yard to put it in (5)

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  147. we would love the pool
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  148. We'd love the Extreme Monster Splas Waterslide.

    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  149. My kids would like Rainforest Falls splash pool.

    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  150. My daughter would love the slip n slide.
    Thanks
    JJones782 at verizon dot net

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  151. extreme monster spa ty.
    vivianbl@olg.com

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