Back in the day ...

[Schadenfreude]

Inspired by an exchange with jendf, this is a somewhat nostalgic thread to close out the year. This is the thread where members over 40 impart their wisdom and life experiences onto members less than 30.

Back in the day we had to get up to change the channel on the TV.    

[asdf2231]

Back in the day when we FINALLY got cable TV there were 28 channels.

[Schadenfreude]

.... we had to stand in line to use a pay phone, it was 10 cents for a local call. 

[Miss Mia]

 

[Hawkgirl]

I'm not over 40, but I DO remember getting up to change the tv channel.

I also remember Atari Donkey Kong and Frogger

I used Jiffy Pop or stovetop for my popcorn

I used quarters to play Ms Pacman at the local candy store

No internet

Finding books in a library using the library card filing system

Used a typewriter to write my papers

Went to a rollerskating rink when Michael Jackson's "I wanna rock with you" was number 1 on the billboard

Used a fire hydrant with a sprinkler system to cool off in the summer (hey, I grew up in the Bronx)
 

[Hawkgirl]

Back in the day when we FINALLY got cable TV there were 28 channels.

When WE finally got cable tv, it was called WHT and it was One Channel.

[Atomic Lib Smasher]

.... we had to stand in line to use a pay phone, it was 10 cents for a local call. 

Payphones? What are those?  



J/k, I'm damn near 30, but I remember when it used to be a quarter. Now it's 50 cents for a local call.. IF you can find a payphone anywhere anymore.


Go ahead, Schade and tell us yung'uns about the days of old.    

[Schadenfreude]

.... who really knew the color of the Star Trek uniforms? Who cared, as long as Kirk had at least one make out scene with the alien hottie?

Great smiley choice Miss Mia.... 

[Miss Mia]

.... who really knew the color of the Star Trek uniforms? Who cared, as long as Kirk had at least one make out scene with the alien hottie?

Great smiley choice Miss Mia.... 

I do remember when pay phones went from 25 cents to 35 cents.  I was in high school and working customer service at Six Flags at the time.


And on a personal note:  I remember when my parents finally bought a cordless phone, so I didn't have to use the old rotary style that was in the kitchen to call my friends.  My mom used to work for Southwestern Bell, and bought this old pay phone (well before I was born).  She painted it yellow (to match the kitchen) and that's the phone I could use if I was making a call (they did have regular touch tones in their bedroom though). 

I should get a pic of that phone, my mom said I could have it, it's totally going up in my kitchen one day.   

[thundley4]

Back in the day, the only video game was Pong.
Back in the day, we only had 4 channels, one of those was PBS, and the rabbit ears needed adjusted when you changed the channel.
Back in the day, school was never canceled the night before, we still had to get up that morning to listen to the radio.
Back in the day, soda came in bottles and water came from a garden hose.

[Schadenfreude]

I'm thinking ATL.... I need to put myself into the right mindset.   

[jendf]

Inspired by an exchange with jendf, this is a somewhat nostalgic thread to close out the year. This is the thread where members over 40 impart their wisdom and life experiences onto members less than 30.

Back in the day we had to get up to change the channel on the TV.    

So where does that leave us 30-39-year-olds? 

[Miss Mia]

So where does that leave us 30-39-year-olds? 

Obviously Schade has decided that she hates you and doesn't want your participation in her thread. 

That's the only reason I can think of.











  LOL!

[Schadenfreude]

I'm not over 40, but I DO remember getting up to change the tv channel.

I also remember Atari Donkey Kong and Frogger

I used Jiffy Pop or stovetop for my popcorn

I used quarters to play Ms Pacman at the local candy store

No internet

Finding books in a library using the library card filing system

Used a typewriter to write my papers

Went to a rollerskating rink when Michael Jackson's "I wanna rock with you" was number 1 on the billboard

Used a fire hydrant with a sprinkler system to cool off in the summer (hey, I grew up in the Bronx)
 

I was just telling my daughter about my roller skating days yesterday in the car.... back then the best rolling songs were Shining Star, the Peter Frampton one (name escapes me), Fame, Love Roller Coaster. 

I told her about the ill-fated time I wore a really cool polyester suit and wiped out... melted my damn pants on the floor. They got all shiny. 

[Zeus]

Back in the day my mom would hand me an empty plastic Hilex jug and a Dollar Bill.  I had to walk uptown(wasn't far , about a half mile) to get a gallon of gas, my mom a pack of smokes and I could buy myself a candy bar or something like that. When I got back home I had to give my mom the change left over from the purchases.

[jendf]

Bucky Covington's "Different World"

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[jendf]

Obviously Schade has decided that she hates you and doesn't want your participation in her thread. 

That's the only reason I can think of.











  LOL!

I knew it! Schade's an ageist!

[Schadenfreude]

So where does that leave us 30-39-year-olds? 

Perhaps you can start your own thread and edumacate the 20 and under crowd.   

Just kidding, you are one of the lucky ones who can work a dual role. 

[Schadenfreude]

Back in the day my mom would hand me an empty plastic Hilex jug and a Dollar Bill.  I had to walk uptown(wasn't far , about a half mile) to get a gallon of gas, my mom a pack of smokes and I could buy myself a candy bar or something like that. When I got back home I had to give my mom the change left over from the purchases.

Oh my, now you're talking! My folks didn't smoke, but I remember going to the store to buy my friend's parents ciggies.

[Miss Mia]

I knew it! Schade's an ageist!

Indeed, now we all know the truth about Schade.  It's a sad day at CC. 



 

[Schadenfreude]

Obviously Schade has decided that she hates you and doesn't want your participation in her thread. 

That's the only reason I can think of.











  LOL!

 

[Schadenfreude]

Ok kiddos.... need to celebrate another Christmas with my side of the family. Have a good one!

[Miss Mia]

Ok kiddos.... need to celebrate another Christmas with my side of the family. Have a good one!

Bye Schade!  Have fun. 

[Schadenfreude]

Back in the day, the only video game was Pong.
Back in the day, we only had 4 channels, one of those was PBS, and the rabbit ears needed adjusted when you changed the channel.
Back in the day, school was never canceled the night before, we still had to get up that morning to listen to the radio.
Back in the day, soda came in bottles and water came from a garden hose.

Awesome.   

[Zeus]

Back in 1965 my dad & my uncle both bought brand new cars, Ford Galaxy 500. My father & an older brother went to pick them up. Course when you got 2 brand new cars sitting in the drive way folks had to come by and see them. I recall my dad commenting it's a shame those two cars cost almost $6,000.