Did any of you make May baskets?? My sister and I began collecting boxes early in April ( the round oatmeal and ice cream boxes were "special ") We'd use a paste made from flour and water to attach handles , and cover them with crepe paper. On the 30th, we'd go to the woods and gather violets and johnny jump ups, arrange them in the baskets along with home made candy and cookies, and eagerly wait until dusk for delivery. We would sneak up to the door, knock and yell "May Basket", hide , and watch the faces of the elderly and shut in recipients when they opened their doors and picked up their baskets ! ---------- > Suzanne, > > My german grandfather made that same toy, the one with the spool and rubber > band, only he used a kitchen match stick, and had a piece of soap for > lubrication, > can't remember exactly where that went. This is the first time I've had anyone > else recall that toy. It was a big deal though. We live in Ca. so those things > spread afar, > > Don Gray > > > ==== DanvilleCrossing Mailing List ==== > Hi Ho! Hi Ho! Now where did my ancestors go ?? >