Almost all of the clocks in my apartment and my fathers house are analog. A large group congregated at my fathers house for Thanksgiving this year. One kid, probably 15 or 16, couldn't tell time on it. When we told him it was "Half past 5", he *still* didn't know what time it was ( neither did the two other kids that were around 8 and 10 )... Sad.
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Almost all of the clocks in my apartment and my fathers house are analog. A large group congregated at my fathers house for Thanksgiving this year. One kid, probably 15 or 16, couldn't tell time on it. When we told him it was "Half past 5", he *still* didn't know what time it was ( neither did the two other kids that were around 8 and 10 )... Sad.
My mac Plus didn't have a HD, I bought an external 40MB for $699!
anyone use a ViewMaster?
Check out this book: "Obsolete: an Encyclopedia of Once Common Things Passing Us By", by Anna Jane Grossman. Find it on Amazon and you can browse the Table of Contents. Many of the items covered have already been mentioned here.
I think we'd all be better off if we forgot about Robin Williams as Popeye.
I think the days of desktop PCs are numbered.
His face is frowning, but he's smiling on paper. I don't know what to believe!
I actually like him a lot in dramas. Not so much in comedies.
I actually like him a lot in dramas. Not so much in comedies.
Hate to say it, but ...
That's how I was. I'm glad I grew out of it!
Also, I found our old rotary phone in the garage & I've been thinking of hooking it up in my room.
Wow. I am rarely at a loss for words, but that is truly pathetic. A 15 year old that cannot tell time from a standard clock? Last I looked they still teach that in grade school
Yeah, I find Batman is a lot easier to reach by text.
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No one mentioned books. Those with paper, I mean. Will they be around in 100 years?
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I was at the supermarket today and I overheard a conversation:
Middle-Aged customer: "Excuse me, can you tell me what time it is?"
Employee: "There's a clock on the wall right behind you."
Customer: "I saw that, but I don't know how to read Roman Numerals."
Employee: "Its a quarter after four."
Customer: "So what time is it?"
Employee: "Its four-fifteen."
Customer: "So its four-fifteen?"
Employee: "Yes."
Customer: "Thank you."
This wasn't a year round occurance mind you, but every summer while we lived in Nebraska (early to mid 60's) on Aunt and Uncles farm. This happened every Sat. whether we needed it or not (boy did we need it), before we could go into town (Broken Bow).
1. Pump water from kitchen pump.
2. Heat water on wood stove. (can't remember when the stove didn't have a fire in it)
3. Pour water in galv. tub. (in middle of said kitchen)
4. Insert two brats. (Yes, me and my brother at the same time)
5. Wash with lye soap. If we washed behind our ears real good, we got a dime to spend at the 5 & dime store.
The outhouse does not fit in with bath time, but we had a two holer, complete with Sears and Roebuck catalog.
It was a hard life for the old folks, they lived it year round. For us kids it was an adventure, only in the summer. Would have second thoughts about it the harsh Nebr. winters.
1. Pump water from kitchen pump.
2. Heat water on wood stove. (can't remember when the stove didn't have a fire in it)
3. Pour water in galv. tub. (in middle of said kitchen)
4. Insert two brats. (Yes, me and my brother at the same time)
5. Wash with lye soap. If we washed behind our ears real good, we got a dime to spend at the 5 & dime store.
The outhouse does not fit in with bath time, but we had a two holer, complete with Sears and Roebuck catalog.
It was a hard life for the old folks, they lived it year round. For us kids it was an adventure, only in the summer. Would have second thoughts about it the harsh Nebr. winters.
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Well I will tell you that my kids WILL know a VCR because we still use ours.
I remember the first serious movie I saw with him- One Hour Photo. Seriously creepy.
Mess with them and say it is 1615
Yes, I think they will. There are always people that will pay a premium price for a premium experience (reading books on computers sucks). They still make vinyl records.
We actually replaced my wife's View-Master (the one with a light bulb and battery) from one at a yard sale. Her mother kept all the slides, so once my son learns how to properly load it he will have a few hours enjoyment with it.
I still prefer reading from an actual book. Something pleasing about the feel of it. Also have a collection of vinyls that I play every now and then.
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