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The time has come that computer games are available at Thrift Stores. I've
been getting them at Goodwill for $3--stuff that was $40 not long ago.

Things by The Learning Company are fun even when the title is boring ("Third
Grade Adventure" is one of Holly's current favorites--puzzles kind of like
those in Zoombinis)

Zoombinis is unparalleled for value and playability, in my opinion.

Thinkin' Things has been good.

The boys like the more complicated castle and army stuff.

Raley Family

The Learning Company will also replace scratched CD's for $10 if you mail
them back in. My boys have also enjoyed "Amazon Trail" "African Trail"
those kinds of adventure games. In "African Trail" you are supposed to be
taking a bike trip through Africa. You have to figure out what supplies you
will need, medicine you will take, and things like that. My 9 year old
would play that game, then pack a back pack, get on his bike and play it for
hours.
Carla Raley
Jacksboro, Texas
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
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From: <SandraDodd@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 12:39 PM
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] Computer game ideas


> The time has come that computer games are available at Thrift Stores.
I've
> been getting them at Goodwill for $3--stuff that was $40 not long ago.
>
> Things by The Learning Company are fun even when the title is boring
("Third
> Grade Adventure" is one of Holly's current favorites--puzzles kind of like
> those in Zoombinis)
>
> Zoombinis is unparalleled for value and playability, in my opinion.
>
> Thinkin' Things has been good.
>
> The boys like the more complicated castle and army stuff.
>
>
>
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Thanks Sandra
I think actually we have a Goodwill pretty close to us. I guess now Ill have
to really learn how to use this computer. I had a CD for an encyclopedia and
I installed it and lost it I think.

Tamie

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In a message dated 10/31/00 10:55:31 AM Pacific Standard Time,
raley@... writes:

<< The Learning Company will also replace scratched CD's for $10 if you mail
them back in. My boys have also enjoyed "Amazon Trail" "African Trail"
those kinds of adventure games. In "African Trail" you are supposed to be
taking a bike trip through Africa. You have to figure out what supplies you
will need, medicine you will take, and things like that. My 9 year old
would play that game, then pack a back pack, get on his bike and play it for
hours. >>

You can also buy cd repair kits that come with a liquid and a polishing
cloth. The data is actually below the surface and not damaged by the
scratches. Cleaning up the surface allows the data to be read again. Most
stores that sell cds don't sell the kits for obvious reasons. I found one
on-line though.

candice

Raley Family

Have you tried this, and does it really work? Do you have the address
handy?
Carla Raley
Jacksboro, Texas
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
----- Original Message -----
From: <czuniga145@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Computer game ideas


> In a message dated 10/31/00 10:55:31 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> raley@... writes:
>
> << The Learning Company will also replace scratched CD's for $10 if you
mail
> them back in. My boys have also enjoyed "Amazon Trail" "African Trail"
> those kinds of adventure games. In "African Trail" you are supposed to
be
> taking a bike trip through Africa. You have to figure out what supplies
you
> will need, medicine you will take, and things like that. My 9 year old
> would play that game, then pack a back pack, get on his bike and play it
for
> hours. >>
>
> You can also buy cd repair kits that come with a liquid and a polishing
> cloth. The data is actually below the surface and not damaged by the
> scratches. Cleaning up the surface allows the data to be read again. Most
> stores that sell cds don't sell the kits for obvious reasons. I found one
> on-line though.
>
> candice
>
>
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Sarah Carothers

<Zoombinis is unparalleled for value and playability, in my opinion.

>>>>>>>>>>>
I agree, Sandra and I'd add to that the Incredible Toon Machine.
Sarah
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 1:39 PM
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] Computer game ideas

The time has come that computer games are available at Thrift Stores.  I've
been getting them at Goodwill for $3--stuff that was $40 not long ago.

Things by The Learning Company are fun even when the title is boring ("Third
Grade Adventure" is one of Holly's current favorites--puzzles kind of like
those in Zoombinis)

Zoombinis is unparalleled for value and playability, in my opinion.

Thinkin' Things has been good.

The boys like the more complicated castle and army stuff. 



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In a message dated 00-10-31 14:29:38 EST, czuniga145@... writes:

<< The data is actually below the surface and not damaged by the
scratches. Cleaning up the surface allows the data to be read again. Most
stores that sell cds don't sell the kits for obvious reasons. I found one
on-line though. >>

We just bought a bottle of the stuff for $10 at Hastings last week and then
saw at the other end of the checkout counter a $3 kit. So it goes! <g>

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In a message dated 10/31/00 11:36:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
raley@... writes:

<< Have you tried this, and does it really work? Do you have the address
handy? >>

Haven't tried it yet. I read about it in either Fortune or the Wall Street
Journal. I can't remember which, but those are the only business periodicals
I read. Here are a few of links including a product review.

http://www.dvdfile.com/hardware/review/accessories/cdplayright.htm

http://www.cdaccess.com/html/shared/cdrepair.htm

http://www.surfjam.com/wipeout/

candice