Backyard Pirate Ship
@DeborahDiane (40843)
Laguna Woods, California
August 31, 2018 8:29pm CST
While visiting our daughter and our 4 year old and 2 year old grandsons in Delaware, we got to see the very unique pirate ship / swing set they have in their backyard. It is adult size, so our son-in-law can play on it with the boys, too. I had promised to get pictures for @DianneN
On one side of the pirate ship is a plank to walk up and a climbing wall next to it. On the other side there is an arm that extends out, with several swings hanging from it. On the back is a slide and a door into the interior of the ship, which creates a "club house" for the boys. My son-in-law plans to have a little backyard camping trip for the boys, with all of them sleeping inside the boat.
On the deck, there is a fireman's pole, which also gives them entrance into the interior of the ship. In addition, there are two chin-up bars, built-in binoculars, a steering wheel and other fun things for the boys to play with and climb on.
An Amish man and his son built the pirate ship in our daughter's backyard. Because the yards are open to each other, the neighbors all had to give their approval for it, which they graciously did.
Our little grandsons love their pirate ship! They play on it nearly every day. I'll post a couple of additional pictures under comments as they come in.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Sep 18
I would play on that every day too if it was mine! 
I'm such a big kid. Lol.
I'm such a big kid. Lol.3 people like this
@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@LovingMyBabies - My son-in-law enjoys playing on it with his boys!
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@sallypup (69156)
• Centralia, Washington
2 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane Secret rooms are great. As old as I am, I am delighted that the new to us house that we bought has a closet that runs under the stairs.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@sallypup - How delightful! I am sure you will put that under-stair closet to good use!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@sallypup - Yes, I think as the boys get older, they will enjoy it even more ... especially the "secret" room inside the ship!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@snowy22315 - I know they are really enjoying it!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@wolfgirl569 - Our grandsons and their friends really enjoy it!
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
1 Sep 18
I am so glad you remembered to get a more detailed photo for me. I absolutely love it!!!! I don't blame your grandsons for playing on it nearly every day, and I'm sure your baby granddaughter will, too, when she gets older. And welcome home!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
1 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane What fun! Take your time catching up. I haven't been here much, but for other reasons.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@DianneN - Yes, once we get behind, it can take a while to get caught up again! Happy Labor Day weekend. After all our travel, we are taking it easy this weekend.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
4 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane Exactly! Hope you enjoyed the weekend and relaxed.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
7 Oct 18
@DeborahDiane
It is amazing and thank you for sharing that with us. It is very creative.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Oct 18
@Hannihar - Yes, it rains and snows where they live, but it was built from redwood which is very durable and should be able to survive bad weather for years to come. I will be visiting them again soon and I will have to check out the pirate ship a little more with my grandsons!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
8 Oct 18
@Hannihar - I was amazed when I saw it. I think my grandchildren will enjoy it for many years to come.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
8 Oct 18
@DeborahDiane
I bet they will. Does it snow or rain where they live so it will have to be covered up for winter? That was an amazing and special and unique thing to do. They can invite their friends over to enjoy it with them.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
3 Sep 18
That is an awesome backyard pirate ship! I bet they have a blast with it.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
3 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane Yes that is great for everyone in the family.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Sep 18
@Shellyann36 - I think it helps that it is large enough for their Dad and Mom to play on it with them. It is truly a family pirate ship! LOL
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
1 Sep 18
The pirate ship is a really imposing building! which can keep the kids occupied and make them learn a lot from it.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@changjiangzhibin89 - Yes, I think they will enjoy it and learn from it for many years!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@id_peace - That is nice of you to say. I think they will have good memories of it, too.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@jstory - I think they will enjoy it for many years. Our daughter and her husband wanted their kids to have something which would entertain them for many years!
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
2 Sep 18
@DeborahDiane They surely will enjoy it until they are young.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Sep 18
@LadyDuck - Yes, I think they will enjoy it for many years!
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@LadyDuck - Yes, I would have loved a pirate ship in my backyard, too! I think my grandsons and granddaughter, and their friends, will enjoy it for many years.
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@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@JudyEv - Yes, all the kids in the neighborhood are already enjoying it. Our daughter was pleased that even the neighbors who do not have young children gave their approval so it could be built. That was very kind of them.
@DeborahDiane (40843)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Sep 18
@JohnRoberts - A perfect comment! I am sure I will hear something similar from my grandsons when they get old enough to make pirate sounds! LOL
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