Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 This will make you feel either verrrrrrrrry old or verrrrrrrrrry young! One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. He asked what grandpa thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. His final question was: "How old are you, Gramps?" The granddad replied, "Well, let me think a minute . . . I was born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill." "There was no radar, credit cards, laser beams or ball-point pens. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon." "Your grandmother and I got married first-and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother, and every boy over 14 had a rifle that his dad taught him how to use and respect. And they went hunting and fishing together. Until I was 2 5, I called every man older than I, 'Sir' - and after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.'" "Sundays were set aside for going to church as a family, helping those in need, and visiting with family or neighbors." "We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy." "Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions." "Serving your country was a privilege; living here was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins." "Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started." "Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends - not purchasing condominiums." "We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings. We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey." "If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan' on it, it was junk. The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam." "Pizza Hut, Mc's, and instant coffee were unheard of. We had 5 & 10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents." "Ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards." "You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon." "In my day, 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, and 'rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby." "'Aids' were helpers in the Principal's office, 'chip' meant a piece of wood, 'hardware' was found in a hardware store, and 'software' wasn't even a word." "And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby." "No wonder people call us 'old and confused' and say there is a generation gap . . . and how old do you think I am - ????" .. . . . . . . . . This man would be 59 years old! H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 Hi all, Actually, TV was the idea of 14 year old boy in 1921 who actually transmitted the first images in 1921. He got a US patent on it in 1935. A farm boy from Utah named Philo Farnsworth. Don't believe every touchy feely email you read on the internet ) check it out. P.S. I am 64 and don't remember gasoline at less than $0.199 a gallon and that was during a price war. It was normally about $0.27 per gallon for regular. I do remember 3 cent stamps, penny postcards and the mailman coming twice a day abou 9 AM and about 4 PM. I also remember eggs costing 10 cents apiece and my mom using canned eggs (powdered) in baking because fresh ones were too expensive - we lived in the city. I asked for scrambled eggs and she made some - once - they were green ) Dr. Suess' mom must have made him green eggs and ham also ) I also remember blackout shades, so ememy bombers couldn't use house lights to target us. And airraid warnings, block wardens and like Barb - ration stamps. Hey Barb, remember Victory Gardens? The War to end wars. I had an uncle who came home from being a tailgunner on a B-17 and it took him ten years to be able to control his bladder. Another uncle who had a piece of bomb against his spinal cord and limped to the day he died. I also remember polio very vividly - my dad had it as a child. I remember standing in line to get the vaccine while religious people picketed with signs that we were putting immoral stuff into our bodies and would all go to Hell for it. I have read about clothes in the twenties and seen pictures of them. Are clothes today much different? Morals - look at Rome in the time of OR the Inquizition (wasn't that a Christian activity)? Don't forget that Hitler used hated of other religions or races to get to power and McCarthy used politics to persecute people in the 50's, I do remember my mom speaking out against McCarthy in the 50's as being sinful and people condemning her. I remember my dad getting a letter from the Pentagon saying that he could lose his security clearance (and job) if she continued to make waves. Things don't really change that much. ) Want a thirties/fifties style car? Go buy a Prowler or PT Cruiser ) Take care, Bill ------------------------------------ sheila coutant wrote: This will make you feel either verrrrrrrrry old or verrrrrrrrrry young! ....... . and how old do you think I am - ????" .. . . . . . . . . This man would be 59 years old! H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 Yes. They do look familiar But the Ford had the doors opening from the front. My brother in law had one when I was a kid. Was that a '34? The more things change the more they seem the same. Nothing new under the sun. HMMMM I can remember the news boys calling out on the corner the latest news. Remember the calls about the war in Europe before our country got into it. I can remember the rings on the school ground. On a circular frame, and we swung from one to the other. No fair touching the ground until we got all the way around. Making angels in the Colorado snow and playing Fox and Geese until it was too muddy to run in the mess. I have been trying to remember the car my dad drove to Oklahoma to move us all from Ft. , Ark.. It had two seats and two doors and it was black. That was in the early thirties. Yes, we traveled all over the country during the " war to end all wars, " so my dad could find work and was in the ship yards in Ill. building landing craft. Froze his toes working deep in the bottom of them. That was the winter of '44. Lots of family members in that war and the previous one. Then along came the others that you younger ones can remember. I think everyone is always hoping war will be no more. Not so. Not unless everyone feels there is nothing worth defending. Remember zoot suits with long gold chains? Even then they were ugly but not as bad as the hip hugging pants the kids wear now. What holds them up? Oh. My it is good to have memories. Have to get to work. Have a good day everyone. Barb -- " Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you " Marsha Norman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 I am 63 and remember many of topics you mention. I remember that WWII was to be the war to end ALL Wars. I also remember outside bathrooms or out houses. Marilyn in TN Reply-To: shydrager Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 08:55:16 -0500 To: shydrager Subject: Re: the time line.... Hi all, Actually, TV was the idea of 14 year old boy in 1921 who actually transmitted the first images in 1921. He got a US patent on it in 1935. A farm boy from Utah named Philo Farnsworth. Don't believe every touchy feely email you read on the internet ) check it out. P.S. I am 64 and don't remember gasoline at less than $0.199 a gallon and that was during a price war. It was normally about $0.27 per gallon for regular. I do remember 3 cent stamps, penny postcards and the mailman coming twice a day abou 9 AM and about 4 PM. I also remember eggs costing 10 cents apiece and my mom using canned eggs (powdered) in baking because fresh ones were too expensive - we lived in the city. I asked for scrambled eggs and she made some - once - they were green ) Dr. Suess' mom must have made him green eggs and ham also ) I also remember blackout shades, so ememy bombers couldn't use house lights to target us. And airraid warnings, block wardens and like Barb - ration stamps. Hey Barb, remember Victory Gardens? The War to end wars. I had an uncle who came home from being a tailgunner on a B-17 and it took him ten years to be able to control his bladder. Another uncle who had a piece of bomb against his spinal cord and limped to the day he died. I also remember polio very vividly - my dad had it as a child. I remember standing in line to get the vaccine while religious people picketed with signs that we were putting immoral stuff into our bodies and would all go to Hell for it. I have read about clothes in the twenties and seen pictures of them. Are clothes today much different? Morals - look at Rome in the time of OR the Inquizition (wasn't that a Christian activity)? Don't forget that Hitler used hated of other religions or races to get to power and McCarthy used politics to persecute people in the 50's, I do remember my mom speaking out against McCarthy in the 50's as being sinful and people condemning her. I remember my dad getting a letter from the Pentagon saying that he could lose his security clearance (and job) if she continued to make waves. Things don't really change that much. ) Want a thirties/fifties style car? Go buy a Prowler or PT Cruiser ) Take care, Bill ------------------------------------ sheila coutant wrote: This will make you feel either verrrrrrrrry old or verrrrrrrrrry young! ........ . and how old do you think I am - ???? " .. . . . . . . . . This man would be 59 years old! H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! ! If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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