You know you're old when...

M_Six · 03-10-2021, 07:22 AM

"Can Whisperer"

vreihen16 · 03-10-2021, 07:31 AM

...you remember life before TPMS and ABS.

My poor DW had to sit through a Zoom worker safety video a few days ago, with one of her millennial co-workers giving a presentation to the other millennials about changing a flat tire on the side of the road. To summarize, when the flat tire light on your dashboard comes on, pull over and call AAA for someone to come out and fix it. In all seriousness, these silly kids would probably kill themselves if they actually tried to jack up a car and change a tire.....

cmyx6go · 03-10-2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

What the hell are those

That's what we used to open cans and bottles before pop top cans and twist off bottle caps.

Get off my lawn!

kscarrol · 03-10-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

That's what we used to open cans and bottles before pop top cans and twist off bottle caps.

Get off my lawn!

Uh oh, cat fight!!

cmyx6go · 03-10-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Uh oh, cat fight!!

Hey, that's not fair. I'd say the same thing to anyone who posted that. It was funny though.

Tommy-G · 03-10-2021, 08:35 AM

Remember this old bastard?

rwheels · 03-10-2021, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Yep...I was nicknamed "Calamity Jane" by the Military Police. Took a jeep for a spin that was parked in front of the PX. No keys needed as it had an ignition lever. My dad taught me how to drive standard and my legs were long enough to reach the funny looking clutch. I went w/o dessert that night...

The moron (driver) must have forgotten to (chain) lock the vehicle. Used to work on them in the military.

kscarrol · 03-10-2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Hey, that's not fair. I'd say the same thing to anyone who posted that. It was funny though.

I know that, just teasing you and Sara!

rwheels · 03-10-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyG-inFlaNow

Remember this old bastard?

After these, the electrical ones were godsends.

Buug959 · 03-10-2021, 08:53 AM

How many of you had one of these?

UncleWede · 03-10-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

How many of you had one of these?

No hold on just a dang minute.

First, you have to ask "How many of you remember HAVING hair?"

M_Six · 03-10-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rwheels

After these, the electrical ones were godsends.

We still use a hand-cranked one. But it's much nicer than that one.

3.0L · 03-10-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rwheels

After these, the electrical ones were godsends.

How about the P38 can opener. We used these to open C-Rations.

M_Six · 03-10-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

No hold on just a dang minute.

First, you have to ask "How many of you remember HAVING hair?"

I finally went with a high and tight crew cut, so brushes and combs are useless now.

rwheels · 03-10-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

We still use a hand-cranked one. But it's much nicer than that one.

Well look at Mr. Moneybags with his fancy hand-cranked can opener.

cmyx6go · 03-10-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rwheels

After these, the electrical ones were godsends.

Those were brutal on the fingers. My knuckles hurt just looking at them.

MKSixer · 03-10-2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Those were brutal on the fingers. My knuckles hurt just looking at them.

Just like the old retractable, metal tape measures. The newfangled ones have a retraction brake so you don't lose a finger or two when the tape is retracting at the speed of sound.

The will never know the sweet relief of surviving a 25 foot, spring driven retraction with all fingers intact. This is a deprived generation.

How are you, love?

M_Six · 03-10-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rwheels

Well look at Mr. Moneybags with his fancy hand-cranked can opener.

Heh heh heh

3.0L · 03-10-2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

No hold on just a dang minute.

First, you have to ask "How many of you remember HAVING hair?"

Generally speaking, we still have hair. The problem is that it stops growing in one place and starts growing somewhere else.

cmyx6go · 03-10-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Just like the old retractable, metal tape measures. The newfangled ones have a retraction brake so you don't lose a finger or two when the tape is retracting at the speed of sound.

The will never know the sweet relief of surviving a 25 foot, spring driven retraction with all fingers intact. This is a deprived generation.

How are you, love?

Hanging in there, MK. How are you doing?

Looking forward to clock change this weekend, when my sunny disposition returns and my evil twin is banished until November. I hate that bitch. Now I just need the forsythia to bloom. It makes me happy to see yellow bushes everywhere.

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MKSixer · 03-10-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Generally speaking, we still have hair. The problem is that it stops growing in one place and starts growing somewhere else.

I felt it was for the general good of everyone to grab a medical-ish photo and share for those who may be confused about the general concept.

Everyone can thank me later.

MKSixer · 03-10-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Hanging in there, MK. How are you doing?

Looking forward to clock change this weekend, when my sunny disposition returns and my evil twin is banished until November. I hate that bitch. Now I just need the forsythia to bloom. It makes me happy to see yellow bushes everywhere.

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I'm well and relieved. Thanks for asking!!

I can't wait for you to be pleased and happy again!! Hang in there a few more days and all will be right in the world!!

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