I also remember the first digital watches that used LEDs. Then the LCD watches came years later.
...and now I wear a computer on my wrist.
Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets, Chemistry Sets, and these guys were hours of fun:
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Liberals never met a slippery slope they didn't grease.
-Me
I wish technology solved people issues. It seems to just reveal them.
-Also Me
Getting pulled over for potential drunkenness, would result in them asking you . Is there anyone we can call to come pick you up.
Telescoping car antennas.
Riding motorcycles was considered dangerous and unprotected Sex was safe.
Both biological parents at a parent / teacher conference.
The Great Kazoo's Feedback
"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
I was too cool when I got my first “portable” cell phone. It came in a shoulder bag the size of carry-on luggage. It weighed a ton, I think the battery was the size of a motorcycle battery. And the only thing it did was make and receive calls. But at least I could finally give up my pager.
Life's hard when you're stupid
When the government came to take our guns, they knocked on the door. After our guns were gone, they never bothered knocking again - Holocaust Survivor
YOU are the first responder. Police, fire and medical are SECOND responders.
When seconds count, the police are mere minutes away...
Gun registration is gun confiscation in slow motion.
My feedback: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/53226-O2HeN2
My T.P. wheeling and dealing feedback is here.
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one, and it stinks more than mine.
Yo Homie, That my chainsaw ?
Pati, improbe et vince
My T.P. wheeling and dealing feedback is here.
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one, and it stinks more than mine.
Yo Homie, That my chainsaw ?
Pati, improbe et vince
Yeah, me too. But I haven't really been shopping around for candy much in 30 years. I do see "big league chew" on the shelves at gas stations though.
The headlight dimmer switch. Yes, they would rust out in the NE.
Is 3 on the tree still a thing anymore? I learned to drive in my dad's beat up Dodge with 3 on the tree and no 1st gear. LOL I think I gave him whiplash from all the jerking and stopping.
Air Force memories:
Ashtray next to your PC on your desk.
No Internet.
Grabbing your cigs and ashtray to go to a meeting.
Commander buying a keg for the monthly porch party in front of the building.
Airmen doing all the yard work and custodian services around the building.
Annual 1.5 mile downhill jog for qualification.
Ability to openly call each other faggot.
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