Posted By
Anon, Australia
I remember playing in the street with all the neighbourhood kids until dark and our parents didn't seem to worry about where we were.
I remember the milkman would home deliver our milk in glass bottles... actually come to think of it, almost everything was home delivered - groceries, fruit & vegies, bread. Milk was so much creamier.
Fuit & veg had more flavour.
The only restaurants around were Italian & Chinese. KFC was a super special treat.
People would smoke in restaurants and the workplace freely and nobody thought twice even if it bothered them.
ABBA was huge.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Hero Icons
Posted By
Donnie, United States
no one mentioned our hero icons such as the infamous Batman & Robin, The Green Hornet.with out them we would`nt know how it would sound to take a punch while in the pursuit subduing a criminal. while serving as a MP in the 70s i never could figure out if my applied force was effective, i never did see the tale tale captions. Hey Nancy, I 2nd your emotion, and agree with the only perfect One.Bless you gikl
Donnie, United States
no one mentioned our hero icons such as the infamous Batman & Robin, The Green Hornet.with out them we would`nt know how it would sound to take a punch while in the pursuit subduing a criminal. while serving as a MP in the 70s i never could figure out if my applied force was effective, i never did see the tale tale captions. Hey Nancy, I 2nd your emotion, and agree with the only perfect One.Bless you gikl
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cars I drove in the 60s
Posted By
Ken, USA, My Early 60s Cars
The first car I can remember is my dad taking me with him to buy a brand new
1960 Ford Starliner they had so much more character then with chrome, and flash colors than todays cars where they all look just the same.
The first car I had when I was old enough to drive was an 57 Olds then a Ford Galaxie convertible but the highlight for me was my 1965 Corvette but getting ready for marriage, the 1965 Corvette had to go , that was my biggest regret and I changed for Merc 1966 Cyclone convertible but hated it after having driven the Vette.
Ken, USA, My Early 60s Cars
The first car I can remember is my dad taking me with him to buy a brand new
1960 Ford Starliner they had so much more character then with chrome, and flash colors than todays cars where they all look just the same.
The first car I had when I was old enough to drive was an 57 Olds then a Ford Galaxie convertible but the highlight for me was my 1965 Corvette but getting ready for marriage, the 1965 Corvette had to go , that was my biggest regret and I changed for Merc 1966 Cyclone convertible but hated it after having driven the Vette.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Past Is A Roadmap To Today
Posted By
kf6rck@yahoo.com, United States
The past is a road map to our life and times now, [ if you don't know were you have been, how do you know were you are going] sometimes i think that the people of the USA,where i live. have a d d! i say this because i remember sitting in a line to get gas, i was 17 at the time [1974] to this day i drive a 4 cyl car. my wife and i have 3 boys and never needed an SUV or minivan to get around, but some how people forgot the gas lines of the 1970s.
Had we remembered the gas lines and drove small cars would gas be $5 a gal now. at the time gas was 35 cents a gal, and over night it went to 50 cents, when you could get it.
I was living in the town of San Mateo 30 miles South of San Francisco, my step dad stopped driving to work and took the train to the city and I had to take the bus to school. fights broke out over gas and people trying to cut in front of the line, thing were bad. a big car that sold for $2500 now sold for $500. my point,remember were you have been so you don't end up some place you don't want to be
kf6rck@yahoo.com, United States
The past is a road map to our life and times now, [ if you don't know were you have been, how do you know were you are going] sometimes i think that the people of the USA,where i live. have a d d! i say this because i remember sitting in a line to get gas, i was 17 at the time [1974] to this day i drive a 4 cyl car. my wife and i have 3 boys and never needed an SUV or minivan to get around, but some how people forgot the gas lines of the 1970s.
Had we remembered the gas lines and drove small cars would gas be $5 a gal now. at the time gas was 35 cents a gal, and over night it went to 50 cents, when you could get it.
I was living in the town of San Mateo 30 miles South of San Francisco, my step dad stopped driving to work and took the train to the city and I had to take the bus to school. fights broke out over gas and people trying to cut in front of the line, thing were bad. a big car that sold for $2500 now sold for $500. my point,remember were you have been so you don't end up some place you don't want to be
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
My 9/11 memory
Posted By
my 9/11 memory, United States
9/11/01 will always be a very significant day for me. I had just turned 18 a few days before on the 7th, and my parents 19th wedding anniversary was on the 11th.
I remember driving to school that day, thinking about how beautiful the sky looked (it was a deep clear, blue), and also trying to think of what to cook my parents for dinner that night.
I had just walked into the band room where my homeroom class was when we heard the news on tv about the twin towers. The whole school became so quiet that you could have heard a pin drop.
Then after everyone realized what had happend, it was awfull. Everyone was crying. I called home to mom and dad and told them to turn on the news. That day, we had a huge assembly outside around the flag pole and a lot of prayers were said.
my 9/11 memory, United States
9/11/01 will always be a very significant day for me. I had just turned 18 a few days before on the 7th, and my parents 19th wedding anniversary was on the 11th.
I remember driving to school that day, thinking about how beautiful the sky looked (it was a deep clear, blue), and also trying to think of what to cook my parents for dinner that night.
I had just walked into the band room where my homeroom class was when we heard the news on tv about the twin towers. The whole school became so quiet that you could have heard a pin drop.
Then after everyone realized what had happend, it was awfull. Everyone was crying. I called home to mom and dad and told them to turn on the news. That day, we had a huge assembly outside around the flag pole and a lot of prayers were said.
Still an 80s girl
Posted By
still an 80's girl, United States
I was born in '83, so I got the tail-end of the 80's experience, but I remember it all fondly.
One of the most vivid memories of mine was of my mother putting my hair up in one of those banana clips, and of wearing a big puff-painted t-shirt with a t-shirt ring on the side. Also had a pair of L.A. Gear sneakers with two different colored shoe laces. My aunt was a teenage during the 80's, and I can remember her taking me to late-night skating parties, and watching MTV.
I loved Pat Benetar and Culture Club. I had a ton of strawberry shortcake, Ninja Turtles, and Pee Wee's playhouse stuff.
To this day, nothing has changed. I still love the music and movies, and wish I could find that little girl with the banana clip and the leg warmers again.
still an 80's girl, United States
I was born in '83, so I got the tail-end of the 80's experience, but I remember it all fondly.
One of the most vivid memories of mine was of my mother putting my hair up in one of those banana clips, and of wearing a big puff-painted t-shirt with a t-shirt ring on the side. Also had a pair of L.A. Gear sneakers with two different colored shoe laces. My aunt was a teenage during the 80's, and I can remember her taking me to late-night skating parties, and watching MTV.
I loved Pat Benetar and Culture Club. I had a ton of strawberry shortcake, Ninja Turtles, and Pee Wee's playhouse stuff.
To this day, nothing has changed. I still love the music and movies, and wish I could find that little girl with the banana clip and the leg warmers again.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
70s Growing Up and Play Parks Safety
Posted By
Mogues, United Kingdom
I remember perpetual scabs on my knees because the play parks had concrete on the ground (not this spongy stuff) if you fell over, or fell off something it hurt. Everything was metal and not covered in rubber and slides were high, you really shot off the end. We learnt that life hurts if you don't take care of yourself, a necessary and useful lesson and the earlier it's learnt the better. We loved it, it was great to test that gravity really did exist. I sometimes see my own kids playing and wonder if all this 'safe' stuff doesn't take away some of the fun and adventure.
Mogues, United Kingdom
I remember perpetual scabs on my knees because the play parks had concrete on the ground (not this spongy stuff) if you fell over, or fell off something it hurt. Everything was metal and not covered in rubber and slides were high, you really shot off the end. We learnt that life hurts if you don't take care of yourself, a necessary and useful lesson and the earlier it's learnt the better. We loved it, it was great to test that gravity really did exist. I sometimes see my own kids playing and wonder if all this 'safe' stuff doesn't take away some of the fun and adventure.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Gasoline the BIG Shortage
Posted By
John B., United States
Gasoline the BIG Shortage-and Empty Tanks.
California-I think it was 1973. The oil producing countries decided to stop the flow of gasoline , and in California where everyone drives , that was a problem.
Gas stations were closed with signs reading "out of Gas". We could only fill up our tank on "even days" as our license plate started with an even number. Lines were 20, 30 or 40 cars lined up on the appropriate days.
When we drove on the freeways the speed limit was 55, by government mandate as a gas saving tactic, 55 being the most economical speed for the cars of that period.
In some gas stations there were armed guards to keep order. Locking gas caps were in demand and stores where they were sold were sold out! I had my gasoline tank emptied by a thief right in my driveway during the night. Another time I filled the tank and went to a college class in the evening. When class was over-you guessed it the thiefs had siphoned gas from my car again!
After this it was imperative to find a store and purchase a locking cap, and this I did. Because of this shortage people began to drive smaller cars to save gasoline, and the 55 speed limit saved gas and also lives.
Because our country cut back on consumption we basically used about half of what we were using before the crisis. As the country used half as much gasoline it became cheaper and more abundant. Enter the bigger cars and trucks, and good by to the little VW Rabbits and beetles. And now in 2008 a hummer in every garage or a big SUV- gas WAS CHEAP!
John B., United States
Gasoline the BIG Shortage-and Empty Tanks.
California-I think it was 1973. The oil producing countries decided to stop the flow of gasoline , and in California where everyone drives , that was a problem.
Gas stations were closed with signs reading "out of Gas". We could only fill up our tank on "even days" as our license plate started with an even number. Lines were 20, 30 or 40 cars lined up on the appropriate days.
When we drove on the freeways the speed limit was 55, by government mandate as a gas saving tactic, 55 being the most economical speed for the cars of that period.
In some gas stations there were armed guards to keep order. Locking gas caps were in demand and stores where they were sold were sold out! I had my gasoline tank emptied by a thief right in my driveway during the night. Another time I filled the tank and went to a college class in the evening. When class was over-you guessed it the thiefs had siphoned gas from my car again!
After this it was imperative to find a store and purchase a locking cap, and this I did. Because of this shortage people began to drive smaller cars to save gasoline, and the 55 speed limit saved gas and also lives.
Because our country cut back on consumption we basically used about half of what we were using before the crisis. As the country used half as much gasoline it became cheaper and more abundant. Enter the bigger cars and trucks, and good by to the little VW Rabbits and beetles. And now in 2008 a hummer in every garage or a big SUV- gas WAS CHEAP!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Remembering the 50s
Posted By
Annoymous, United Kingdom
I was born in 1943 to a very young mother who got wed because my father was off to the war in Burma the previous year. When he came back in 1945, I was a 2 year old, who had no idea who he was, also living with my paternal grandparents as my maternal family who lived together were killed by a V2 bomb.
I grew up with a Dad, bittered by his war experiences, but who worked to keep my step mother and I in a better life that he had. I remember the 6pence Saturday Morning pictures, which my step mother would slip to me so I could go.
I remember my Christmas presents of an apple, orange, and 6 puppets, which I played with for years, using the back of the chair as a stage.
So many happy memories of this with my cousins as we created our own plays. A doll crib made by an Uncle, with a really nice doll inside, whose eyes closed when you lay her down.
Moving to our first new house and having to change schools when I was 15. Being only a few in my class who stayed at school until they were 17 as they were going to University.
Everyone else left at 15 to go to work. Wearing my brown Duffle coat to University: Marching in Peace rallys;
Watching the Queens Coronation in 1953 on a small black and white television, with all the neighbours; the street party that followed it;
My father picking me up in a new Pink Zephyr car which was his first car and one he was very proud of; (how we made it home I have no idea) and his AA steel yellow badge (which I still have to this day in 2008);
The long walk to school or when my parents had the money, the 1 penny to catch the bus..The Smog in London, when I was stuck for hours on a bus on Holloway Road, London, until my grandfather who had walked the whole length of it to find me; the Polio outbreak, when I spent 2 years in the German Hospital and then convalesent at the Carshalton Hospital..(not happy memories during those years)
My first poodle skirt, which I dropped a bottle of ink all over while trying to fill my ink pen, and cried for days; the Lime Greem skirt and shocking Pink Sweater which my step mother would cringe at, and would even cross the other side of the street, so she did not have to walk with me; my first boyfriend, a sort of Rocker, with the Tony Curtis haircut -Stanley Rudd, wonder if you are still out there?(my parents hated him-)There were good and bad, but I look back with fondness, despite having to be in at 17 years of age at 7.30pm during the week and 8.30pm on Saturdays.
Annoymous, United Kingdom
I was born in 1943 to a very young mother who got wed because my father was off to the war in Burma the previous year. When he came back in 1945, I was a 2 year old, who had no idea who he was, also living with my paternal grandparents as my maternal family who lived together were killed by a V2 bomb.
I grew up with a Dad, bittered by his war experiences, but who worked to keep my step mother and I in a better life that he had. I remember the 6pence Saturday Morning pictures, which my step mother would slip to me so I could go.
I remember my Christmas presents of an apple, orange, and 6 puppets, which I played with for years, using the back of the chair as a stage.
So many happy memories of this with my cousins as we created our own plays. A doll crib made by an Uncle, with a really nice doll inside, whose eyes closed when you lay her down.
Moving to our first new house and having to change schools when I was 15. Being only a few in my class who stayed at school until they were 17 as they were going to University.
Everyone else left at 15 to go to work. Wearing my brown Duffle coat to University: Marching in Peace rallys;
Watching the Queens Coronation in 1953 on a small black and white television, with all the neighbours; the street party that followed it;
My father picking me up in a new Pink Zephyr car which was his first car and one he was very proud of; (how we made it home I have no idea) and his AA steel yellow badge (which I still have to this day in 2008);
The long walk to school or when my parents had the money, the 1 penny to catch the bus..The Smog in London, when I was stuck for hours on a bus on Holloway Road, London, until my grandfather who had walked the whole length of it to find me; the Polio outbreak, when I spent 2 years in the German Hospital and then convalesent at the Carshalton Hospital..(not happy memories during those years)
My first poodle skirt, which I dropped a bottle of ink all over while trying to fill my ink pen, and cried for days; the Lime Greem skirt and shocking Pink Sweater which my step mother would cringe at, and would even cross the other side of the street, so she did not have to walk with me; my first boyfriend, a sort of Rocker, with the Tony Curtis haircut -Stanley Rudd, wonder if you are still out there?(my parents hated him-)There were good and bad, but I look back with fondness, despite having to be in at 17 years of age at 7.30pm during the week and 8.30pm on Saturdays.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
That wonderful magical time in the 60s
Posted By
Pat, United States
Growing up in the 60's was a great time! Life was much easier and kids were innocent. What happened to those days?? Sadly, we will never get those days back, but they are alive in the memories of all of us who grew up during that wonderful, magical time
Pat, United States
Growing up in the 60's was a great time! Life was much easier and kids were innocent. What happened to those days?? Sadly, we will never get those days back, but they are alive in the memories of all of us who grew up during that wonderful, magical time
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
1968 My Personal Struggle
Posted By
Anon, United States
I graduated in 1968 and recieved a small scholarship for college, but when I informed my father he told me girls did not need college and refused to help with fees.
I was forced to go and find a job paying $1.75 per hour and found my own appartment and bought my first car an old Oldsmobile Super 88 ( the car was already 15 years old when I bought it ) and it kept going for another 10 years. It was hard trying to survive on my own and learning about car insurance and paying bills. But I grew up more in 1 year than I had in all the years before. I still regret not having the opportunity to go to college but not what I learned and saw as a woman fresh out of highschool. I do remember some of the political struggles happening at that time but I think most of my focus was spent on me struggling to make my own way in life.
How times have changed for the youth of today mostly for the better
Anon, United States
I graduated in 1968 and recieved a small scholarship for college, but when I informed my father he told me girls did not need college and refused to help with fees.
I was forced to go and find a job paying $1.75 per hour and found my own appartment and bought my first car an old Oldsmobile Super 88 ( the car was already 15 years old when I bought it ) and it kept going for another 10 years. It was hard trying to survive on my own and learning about car insurance and paying bills. But I grew up more in 1 year than I had in all the years before. I still regret not having the opportunity to go to college but not what I learned and saw as a woman fresh out of highschool. I do remember some of the political struggles happening at that time but I think most of my focus was spent on me struggling to make my own way in life.
How times have changed for the youth of today mostly for the better
50s Old Times Great Times
Posted By
oldtimes/greattimes, United States
The 50's. Building go carts, sledding, staying out til the street lights came on, summers playing out all day. No tv during the day, just fun with your friends. We never died drinking after our friends. Don't dare break the law. Our parents punishment was worse than what the police might say or do. The Mr. Softee truck. Now kids are into drugs, smoking, free sex and whatever else they say is fun. How I wish they could experience one summer of the 50's. Maybe things would be different than now.
oldtimes/greattimes, United States
The 50's. Building go carts, sledding, staying out til the street lights came on, summers playing out all day. No tv during the day, just fun with your friends. We never died drinking after our friends. Don't dare break the law. Our parents punishment was worse than what the police might say or do. The Mr. Softee truck. Now kids are into drugs, smoking, free sex and whatever else they say is fun. How I wish they could experience one summer of the 50's. Maybe things would be different than now.
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