----------------------------------- rainbow1 14.08.2008, 18:17 VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ----------------------------------- McDonalds, Chuck E Cheese, Burger King, Discovery Zone... All places with ball pits in the children*s play area. One of my sons lost his watch, and was very upset. We dug and dug in those balls, trying to find his watch. Instead, we found vomit, food, feces, and other stuff I do not want to discuss. I went to the manager and raised hell. Come to find out, the ball pit is only cleaned out once a month. I have doubts that it is even done that often. My kids will never play in another ball pit. Some of you might not be parents, but you may have nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or friends with children. This will pertain to you too. As I read the following, my heart sank. I urge each and every one of you to pass this on to as many people as you can. I cannot stress how important this is! Hi. My name is Lauren Archer, my son Kevin and I lived in Midland , TN. On October 2nd, 1999 I took my only son to McDonald's for his 3rd birthday. After he finished lunch, I allowed him to play in the ball pit. When he started whining later on, I asked him what was wrong, he pointed to the back of his pull-up and simply said 'Mommy, it hurts.' I couldn't find anything wrong with him at that time. I bathed him when we got home, and it was at that point when I found a welt on his left buttock. Upon investigating, it seemed as if there was something like a splinter under the welt. I made an appointment to see the doctor the next day, but soon he started vomiting and shaking, then his eyes rolled back into his head. From there, we went to the emergency room. He died later that night. It turned out that the welt on his buttock was the tip of a hypodermic needle that had broken off inside. The autopsy revealed that Kevin had died from a heroine overdose. The next week, the police removed the balls from the ball pit. There was rotten food, several hypodermic needles: some full, some used; knives, half-eaten candy, diapers, feces, and the stench of urine. Wake up Adults, Parents, Anyone that wants their chidren to be safe... ----------------------------------- PokerGuru 14.08.2008, 18:25 ----------------------------------- About all I can think of to say, as my stomach turns, is "Oh, my God! What next?" Guru ----------------------------------- char1984 14.08.2008, 18:28 ----------------------------------- :shock: :shock: OMG that is horrifiying Rainbow and it really makes you think as thats where I love to take my grandkids.Thanks for the post as thats a excellent warning as long as its just not something,someone made up.Gonna have it reasearched thanks...... ----------------------------------- PokerGuru 14.08.2008, 18:34 ----------------------------------- Excellent, Char! Thanks for using that open and thinking mind of yours! I pray your research proves it to be a false report for whatever reason! Guru ----------------------------------- msfilly 14.08.2008, 21:40 ----------------------------------- I believe it! Just drive down any highway, street or drive through any parking lot, or any other public gathering area, it seems people throw trash where ever and when ever they want There are very few people out there in this world that care or consider what their carelessness and outright pigish behavior may inflinct or infect another person's life, and than you have PCer's a rare breed if you ask me<. You guys are the best in human kindness (((((((HUGS)))))) ----------------------------------- sharon030161 15.08.2008, 02:02 ----------------------------------- omg that is awful and disgusting. that poor baby, it breaks my heart to hear that! i swear the places that we eat and think are safe really aren't. they are putrid!