Sometimes I think we've forgotten almost as much as we've learned.Quote:
Originally Posted by larknm
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Sometimes I think we've forgotten almost as much as we've learned.Quote:
Originally Posted by larknm
Great memory, Larknm. :)
I'm so old I remember when garbage-men rode on the backs of garbage trucks. (A driver, and two men on the back, one on each side).
I know I definitely have, Gregg! And just in case anyone is wondering, it doesn't improve with age. :laff:
they still do that in my city!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs-M
Well, I'll be darned, Mighty Frugal. I haven't seen that style of garbage pick-up in years. (Years and years)...
Garbage men ride on the back of the trucks here, too. What's the alternative, Mrs-M?
In our area, Kathy WI, garbage trucks are down to one man (the driver). The truck has two steering wheels, with large door openings so the driver can climb out and in (either side) easily. If I were to take a wild guess at how long it's been since I've seen garbage-men riding on the back of garbage trucks, my guess would be not since the late 70's.
I'm so old that I can remember the ways kids amused themselves during WW2:
hopscotch
jacks
library books
walking at least a mile to the local Saturday afternoon matinee with my allowance (10 cents) in my pocket to pay for a ticket to see the movie, and also buy a large bag of candy to enjoy. My favourites were licorice shaped pipes, cigarettes, jijubes, licorice allsorts and chewing gum.
I really did walk almost two miles to go to school for the first three years before we moved to a larger home as our family grew. My sister and I shared the same double bed until the day I married.
I'm so old I remember when all things were gingham! Absolutely HATED gingham!!!
Anyone else remember gingham?
Gingham, seersucker, pique, taffeta (?), and patent leather shoes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs-M
Oh, I have another one: I am so old I remember, and have worn, can-can slips!