How Old Are You?

[CigarNut]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/582443_10151020657831757_1122789280_n.jpg

[Steve]

:tu:tu:banger

[poker]

I do

[BlindedByScience]

Had a pile of them, used them with the families SilverTone console.....:tu

[markem]

Or these.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG

and no, the name doesn't start with Ben Wa

[Ogre]

:tu:tu:tu:tu:tu

[Steve]

Or these.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG

and no, the name doesn't start with Ben Wa

Yup...those too. Pain does help the memory :)

[Jefft72]

Eh? Apparently not old enough as I have no idea what that is. You have my curiosity peaked.

[Ashcan Bill]

Yep. Used them often when I was a kid.

[Blak Smyth]

No clue what you old timers are reminiscing about here!

[OLS]

Those balls were outlawed at my elementary school mere weeks after they hit US shores.

[MajorCaptSilly]

My original boombox:

http://analogburners.com/analogblog/wp-content/gallery/boomboxes/01-cariole-portable-8-track.jpg


MCS

[Ogre]

DAMN MCS, You are old!!!!! Oh wait, I know what that is. NEVER MIND.

[Tio Gato]

So old that I can remember the multi-adapter that thing replaced.;)

[kelmac07]

But mine were yellow...not black. :D

[Silound]

Ok...I know what the first image is, I own several for my vintage collections.

What the hell are the balls?

[IBQTEE1]

But mine were yellow...not black. :D

Yep!

[gnbikes]

Stop It!!
I'm having flashbacks.....
Garry-

[Steve]

:D


http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2012-06-13_Old%20Guys%20Rule/2012-06-13_Old%20Guys%20Rule.jpg

[Jefft72]

Google is brilliant with its image search function. I am now a bit more educated and worldly than I was 5 minutes ago. :tu

[Islayphile]

Yup, I know what it is

:sad

[Ashcan Bill]

Of course, it was kind of a pain having to keep all those around. You'd lose 'em, sometimes break 'em. I finally upgraded to one of these. A marvel of technology at the time.

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/wakohlmeier/Adapter.jpg

[Steve]

Of course, it was kind of a pain having to keep all those around. You'd lose 'em, sometimes break 'em. I finally upgraded to one of these. A marvel of technology at the time.

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/wakohlmeier/Adapter.jpg

Yes, it was!

[cmitch]

Of course, it was kind of a pain having to keep all those around. You'd lose 'em, sometimes break 'em. I finally upgraded to one of these. A marvel of technology at the time.

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/wakohlmeier/Adapter.jpg
They'd get jammed, it wouldn't drop and next thing you know, you'd hear your diamond stylus needle getting torn up.

[area51]

I guess I'm ay too young for this thread.

[Ashcan Bill]

They'd get jammed, it wouldn't drop and next thing you know, you'd hear your diamond stylus needle getting torn up.

True.

But Windows 7 still crashes too. :lr

[Steve]

True.

But Windows still crashes too. :lr

Fixed it for ya :)

[Kevin(n)tn]

I have no clue what either one are. I can't wait untill you all explain it

[Skywalker]

:tu:tu:tu:tu:tu

[Steve]

I have no clue what either one are. I can't wait untill you all explain it

In time young man...all in time:D


;s FOGs gotta have some fun :)

[taltos]

I had about 45 of them and still have several.:D

[yourchoice]

I guess I'm not old enough. :wo

[Ismith75]

Not old enough to get either of these...eagerly awaiting the explanations.:D

[icehog3]

Yuppers.

[shilala]

Yes on all accounts. I remember when they started making those balls they were clear and looked like glass. I wonder if you can get the anymore? Hell, I don't even know what they were called, for real. I know what we called them, but I'm not sure it was the real name.

[Taki]

No clue about anything that was shown in pictures in this thread :lr

[Blak Smyth]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTfXveYfNkj571wOxNcvMDUlHMHw-1qtqJn_CJFhm4sw3tIXYW_204--2CM

[Subvet642]

Yup for everything.

[14holestogie]

Not only do I know what they all are, I probably have them all somewhere tucked away in a box or drawer. :)

[kingcobradude]

im 19. I know the first one. the second one I have an Idea. third one yes, the black thing no

[Wanger]

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/images/Atari%20TV%20Switch23.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Figured out what this is symbol is:
http://www.rockhallstore.com/DSN/wwwrockhallstorecom/Commerce/ProductImages/mn1_000556.jpg
I have seen them before but not a recognizable icon to me.
This is a cool shirt for you FOGs though!

[dave]

Cool thread.....couple more:

[Subvet642]

Cool thread.....couple more:

Yeah, lawn darts was a hell of a game; two players stand 20 feet apart and lob huge darts at each other.

[dave]

Was even more challenging when the kid on the other side would keep moving

[Blak Smyth]

Cool thread.....couple more:

Haha I know all of these!

The first is because I had a '69 chevelle! :tu

[357]

Cool thread.....couple more:

I have all three. First is my BIL's but stored at my place. Second, I have a full set, and third I think we got rid of thanks to too many getting lost/vacuumed.

BTW, I'm 33 and I think I figured out the OP pic.

[jdakine]

:tu:tu:D

[SvilleKid]

Know them ALL. The second pix (balls on the string - NOT the official name, which was C_ _ C _ _ _ S. They went off the marker because of the injuries from using them, and from them cracking apart in use, and causing injuries and damages. They were real beasts in terms of injuries caused!! I think I still have an Atari switch somewhere!!

Shane David.... I also had a 69 Chevelle (SS street-rod) for about 8 years, so I got to stomp that button many, many times! Which was a little more involved when I had a 4-speed in it.

[dave]

I wouldn't be surprised to still find one of these in my parents basement....

[Ogre]

I wouldn't be surprised to still find one of these in my parents basement....

DAMN, still waiting for something I don't recognize!!!!!

[SvilleKid]

Here's one that shouldn't be too difficullt:

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/SK.jpg

[SvilleKid]

I wouldn't be surprised to still find one of these in my parents basement....

I guess with the newer, metal frames, these are no longer needed (unless you use an old style (Thing)!

[Ogre]

Here's one that shouldn't be too difficullt:

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/svillekid/SK.jpg

Now that is old. But I still know what it is!!!!:noon

[BC-Axeman]

Those balls look like a new and improved safety version. The ones we had were cast acrylic resin and hurt like hell even if they didn't explode on you. I may still have some puka shells around somewhere...

[BC-Axeman]

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/images/Atari%20TV%20Switch23.jpg
I have the whole 800 setup, including a late '70s tv to hook it up to and hundreds of software titles. Programming guides, mods, etc., etc.

[area51]

I'm still so lost. What is the icon?

[poker]

I remember having this as a kid. Today kids have iPhones & iPads.

http://ludoforum.com/wp-content/uploads/whee-lo.jpeg

I also remember wanting one of these gems but it was (way) out of my parents budget:

http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/21/commodoreledwatch.jpg

[htown]

How about this?

[longknocker]

How about this?

:tu:D

[Jasonw560]

Man....I'm older than I thought I was.
I almost killed myself with the second one, and the first one, I had like a dozen of them.

I recognized all of them. Had one of those things MCS posted for a few years. Until you couldn't find the "inserts" for them anymore.

[BC-Axeman]

http://fracstar.com/pics/th.jpg

[Jasonw560]

http://fracstar.com/pics/th.jpg

Good Lord. I'm getting older by the second. LOL

[Ogre]

Good Lord. I'm getting older by the second. LOL

Me too Brother, me too!!!

[BC-Axeman]

Heck, every house had one of these:
http://fracstar.com/pics/rtr.jpg

[never_enough]

I only know the atari stuff. Atari was awesome!!

[Ogre]

I only know the atari stuff. Atari was awesome!!

Scary, I know all of it!!!!-(P

[Ogre]

One of my favorites as a kid

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/a7f51315.jpg

[Big Bert]

Now i know where to go when i want to feel young :r :r :r i think i seen some of those things in antique shops lol. Remember guys, you are only as old as you feel :banger

[area51]

One of my favorites as a kid

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/a7f51315.jpg

Now this even I remember

[htown]

How about this guy?

[SmokeyJoe]

Anybody else own one of these?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/football-mattel.jpg

[shilala]

Those balls look like a new and improved safety version. The ones we had were cast acrylic resin and hurt like hell even if they didn't explode on you. I may still have some puka shells around somewhere...
That's what iwas thinking. They looked like glass.

Kelly, they still make those wheel deals, the kids have one sitting on the coffee table right now. :)
I haven't been stumped yet, but Dave almost got me. I recognized it, but it took awhile to remember what it was for.

[massphatness]

I used to fling those at my little sister (mine were yellow too)

[Ogre]

Anybody else own one of these?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/football-mattel.jpg

:tu:tu:tu

[Blak Smyth]

I remember having this as a kid. Today kids have iPhones & iPads.

http://ludoforum.com/wp-content/uploads/whee-lo.jpeg
[/IMG]

Hahah I had one of these, kept me entertained for a couple weeks.
Forgot all about it.

[SmokeyJoe]

Do you remember what this was used for?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/SSPRipcord.jpg

[MajorCaptSilly]

Do you remember what this was used for?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/SSPRipcord.jpg

I had the Black Jack. Then got the Smash Up Derby:

http://www.btinternet.com/~nsinbath/images/ssp1.jpg

The great part on those wheels was if it touched your hand while it was spinning, it would take the skin right off.

MCS

[Dave128]

I'm 38. I know/had every one of the items pictured so far, except for the key looking things. I have a guess, but not 100% sure.

[CigarNut]

Guess Dave never owned those old clunky roller skates with the steel wheels that clamped on over your shoes... I certainly did :)

[Silound]

Jeeze, I feel older than I really am now.

[OLS]

Anybody else own one of these?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/football-mattel.jpg

Sadly that thing made SO MUCH SENSE when you were playing it, too, that's what's scary....
4 pages so far and ain't been stupmed yet, except for the skate key. I made an assumption on that one,
never had skates, but I am pretty sure that's what that one is. My dad brought me the electronic football
home from one of his weekend'ly runs to all the thrift stores in NO. What a time I had with that one.

As for the Zip handle on the smash up derby cars, that was actually used for a product that came BEFORE
Smash-Up Derby, although it was the same basic product. The aim of the original was JUST speed, but of
course, it wasn't long before the excitement of SUD sets came out. As I recall those prior cars were FAST!!
That poured metal alloy central core for the wheel and the massive rubber exterior...you're right, if that thing
skidded off your palm when it was spinning it was a bad deal. And now that I mention it, the Evel Kneivel set
also used a similar zip system. WOW, those cars were bad-a55! I had two of em. A kid that came to visit us
one Christmas from Michigan had a BRAND NEW smash up derby set. I remember that weekend, too, cause he
burned the $hi+ out of his hand on sparkler wires and I blistered mine in touching all three rails of a Lionel Train
track at once. It was a SICK imprint, lol. I am guessing my hand was sweaty, as it often was as a kid.

[T.G]

One of my favorites as a kid

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/a7f51315.jpg

They still make those, but they're plastic now.

In fact, I think that photo might be of the new ones, I don't remember any of the plastic bases, doors, rooflines etc...

[BC-Axeman]

I'm, sadly, too old for electronic games when I was a kid. We didn't even have calculators until I was finishing high school.

[OLS]

HAHAHA, I just checked out the layout to see which two I had. I had forgotten completely about "The Black Jack".
That was the most bada55 looking car. I also had a King Cobra in purple. I think everyone in my neighborhood had 1.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/JAMpromotionsMKTG/ssp12.jpg

[OLS]

They still make those, but they're plastic now.

In fact, I think that photo might be of the new ones, I don't remember any of the plastic bases, doors, rooflines etc...

Oh yeah, the OLD Lincoln Logs had Wooden Roof slats. All you got in plastic was the end supports
for the roof. The roof slats were thin, green and a little splintery and certainly broke "easy" . In my
house they had help.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/JAMpromotionsMKTG/lincolnlogcabin.jpg

[T.G]

Oh yeah, the OLD Lincoln Logs had Wooden Roof slats. All you got in plastic was the end supports
for the roof. The roof slats were thin, green and a little splintery and certainly broke "easy" . In my
house they had help.

Yes! And then after we broke a few roof slats, mom or dad would cut a few pieces of cardboard out the same size as the wooden roof slats and color them green with a marker.


And in my house, there were always a few of the longer logs that had chew marks all over one or both ends because we left them out and the dog got to them. :r

[BC-Axeman]

This is the back of something that if you saw the front it would be obvious.
http://fracstar.com/pics/tabs.jpg

[OLS]

THIS WAS THE SHI+ !! Accept no substitutes! The Marx Electro-shot Shooting Gallery. Constant ball bearing
gravity feed, you could shoot away for hours.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/JAMpromotionsMKTG/MARX_ELECTRO_SHOT_SHOOTING_GALLERY_BATTERY_OPERATE D_MACHINE_GUN_TARGET_RANGE_GAME.jpg

[T.G]

Remember those red & white steroscopic 3D viewers? The ones with the disks you dropped in and there was a lever on the side for advancing to the next picture while you pointed them towards a light. Some even had "companion records" that would narrate the story.

I'm drawing a blank on the name... Viewmatic?

[Skywalker]

http://civileats.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dirt2.jpg

Sadly, some of us remember when this was invented!:D

[massphatness]

Anybody else own one of these?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/football-mattel.jpg

OH MY GOD! I LOVED THAT GAME -- taking your flashing dot down the sideline on a long run was the shiznit!

[BC-Axeman]

Remember those red & white steroscopic 3D viewers? The ones with the disks you dropped in and there was a lever on the side for advancing to the next picture while you pointed them towards a light. Some even had "companion records" that would narrate the story.

I'm drawing a blank on the name... Viewmatic?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master

[Dave128]

Guess Dave never owned those old clunky roller skates with the steel wheels that clamped on over your shoes... I certainly did :)

Believe it or not, that was my guess! My mom still has a pair up in their attic! It's funny how the wheels are all pock-marked from rolling on the pavement.

[Dave128]

Anybody else own one of these?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/football-mattel.jpg

I still have mine, but it's a two player version with controls at both ends and the field in the middle AND it still works!

[tsolomon]

http://civileats.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dirt2.jpg

Sadly, some of us remember when this was invented!:D
Yes to all and this thread can make you feel that way.

[BC-Axeman]

Yes to all and this thread can make you feel that way.
Your avatar could be on the list.

[SvilleKid]

Heck, every house had one of these:
http://fracstar.com/pics/rtr.jpg

Oh no they didn't!!!! Ours was stationary. It got adjusted by my dad yelling thru the window for me to turn the pole some more!!! Only thing I had one of those for was on my CB base, to steer the beams to get the best "bounce"!

[Jasonw560]

I have that football game somewhere at home.

I remember the SUD had a ramp with it. I used to use the ramp with the Evel Knevil zip bike and using it to jump my Hot Wheels.

My mom would get so mad when I would zip the bike, and hold it as it screeched on the terrazzo floor.

[carguy13]

24... i'm a youngin'

[hotreds]

We still have a Sony Beta-Max! I'm beyond old.

[carguy13]

holy cow... that's impressive. does it still work?

[hotreds]

dunno- no tapes. It's HUGE!

[Devanmc]

Im old enough to drink...

[hotreds]

Im old enough to drink...

Yea- but are you old enough to hold it??!!:sl:gary:D:fu2:lr

[carguy13]

that's what really matters!

[Ogre]

Yea- but are you old enough to hold it??!!:sl:gary:D:fu2:lr

I don't care who you are, that's funny right there!!!!

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/181181_330294580389759_7223711_n.jpg

[N2 GOLD]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/181181_330294580389759_7223711_n.jpg

LOL!!! I also remember the big broken wooden one it sat on... :l

[sevans105]

LOL!!! I also remember the big broken wooden one it sat on... :l

Lol....I thought we were the only ones that used the big broken Curtis Mathis as a stand for the new TV. :r

[Jasonw560]

I remember I was ecstatic when we FINALLY got a TV with a remote. I didn't have to get up and change channels for my parents anymore.

[Fordman4ever]

We don't even watch tv if we can't find the remote. kind of nice sometimes

[Chico57]

This is the back of something that if you saw the front it would be obvious.
http://fracstar.com/pics/tabs.jpg

I'm old enough to know all of these things and used or played with 75% of them, except for this. Lance, how about a hint? lol

[BC-Axeman]

I'm old enough to know all of these things and used or played with 75% of them, except for this. Lance, how about a hint? lol
You would put it by your front door. It went with something.

[Steve]

How about these?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc3/S&H%20Stamps.jpg

[Jasonw560]

How about these?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc3/S&H%20Stamps.jpg

We have a huge set of glasses bought with those. Inherited them from my MIL.

[Chico57]

You would put it by your front door. It went with something.

You got me on this one. I don't even have a guess.:confused:

[CigarNut]

How about these?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Misc3/S&H%20Stamps.jpgWe also got these:
http://www.prestoimages.net/store30/rd3571/3571_pd110197_1.jpg
My mom collected both kinds of stamps and us kids used to help her put them in the stamp books... We were never allowed to come with when my parents redeemed the blue chip stamps. They usually redeemed the green stamps at the same grocery store where they got them.

Now it's all about afinity cards and points; The more things change the more they stay the same :)

[shark]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/428391_3854164467594_1888001388_n.jpg

[shark]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/flash_cubes.jpg

[shark]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/Vacuum-Tubes.jpg

[shark]

http://www.merchantservicestotal.com/Manual_Imprinter.jpg

[jonumberone]

http://d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/428d6637-d6f0-443d-8794-815a56c49565.png

This T-shirt reminded me of this thread

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/pong.jpg

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/395482tandy-trs-80-model1system.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/commodore-64.jpg

[shark]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/punchcard1148234819.gif

[Steve]

http://interestsofchildren.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/abacus1.jpg

[sevans105]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/commodore-64.jpg[/QUOTE]

So jealous of my friends Commodore 64. I had the Vic 20. Memory storage on cassette tapes. Games were an instruction manual to write it yourself in BASIC.

[pnoon]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/punchcard1148234819.gif

I started my programming career using those.

Me old?

[CigarNut]

I started my programming career using those.

Me old?Me too -- in addition to punch tape... :)

[chippewastud79]

Not old enough to know what most of this stuff is, but I am pretty sure I can name everything and have physically touched or used most of them. :tu

[chippewastud79]

We owned this little gem when I was little. :tu

http://mycalcdb.free.fr/galerie/TI/TI_LITTLE_PROFESSOR_vers_LED_1.1.jpg

[pnoon]

Resizing the pic would help.
:2

[kingcobradude]

I started my programming career using those.

Me old?

the local feed plant still has a computer that uses these, and its still in operation

[357]

http://interestsofchildren.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/abacus1.jpg

While Ron has submitted some great ones, Steve's pic FTW!

[Dave128]

I had one of those Little Professor's!

[markem]

My first programming job (1976) was on an NCR Century 101. Fast card reader and quire reliable. The IBM card punch machines with the duplicate function were da bomb!

http://www.thecorememory.com/assets/images/NCR_Century_100-6.jpg

I had been programming for several years beforehand, but the NCR is the only computer to electrocute me 3 times in one day, so it has a special place in my heart.

[kingcobradude]

My first programming job (1976) was on an NCR Century 101. Fast card reader and quire reliable. The IBM card punch machines with the duplicate function were da bomb!

http://www.thecorememory.com/assets/images/NCR_Century_100-6.jpg

I had been programming for several years beforehand, but the NCR is the only computer to electrocute me 3 times in one day, so it has a special place in my heart.
how did you electrocute yourself with one of these?

[markem]

how did you electrocute yourself with one of these?

The switch panel lifts up. It has a 220 input to dive all of it. My stupid boss was telling me how to fix the card reader start button over the phone using a paper clip. After three tries, I told his to shove it and went home.

[qwerty1500]

I miss these a lot.

[xFreebirdx]

Unfortunately I recognize them all. ;):)

[jjirons69]

Dang, I remember all this stuff.

I remember when a new yo-yo with a slack tie in the center was the chit!

[Dave128]

I miss these a lot.

My parents had a car and a truck with those windows. They worked suprisingly well.

[lilcgrsmkr]

is the question how old are you? old as dirt...

[kingcobradude]

The switch panel lifts up. It has a 220 input to dive all of it. My stupid boss was telling me how to fix the card reader start button over the phone using a paper clip. After three tries, I told his to shove it and went home.
was his instructions to poke around at the high voltage electrified bits until it worked?

[BC-Axeman]

This is the back of something that if you saw the front it would be obvious.
http://fracstar.com/pics/tabs.jpg

I'm old enough to know all of these things and used or played with 75% of them, except for this. Lance, how about a hint? lol

You would put it by your front door. It went with something.
http://fracstar.com/pics/carrier.jpg

[markem]

was his instructions to poke around at the high voltage electrified bits until it worked?

The start button on the card reader was broken and my boss claimed that it was a common occurrence and knew how to fix it. By the time he said, "well, maybe black isn't the ground", I had had enough.

[lilcgrsmkr]

http://interestsofchildren.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/abacus1.jpg

when i was a kid, my mom taught me math with that first

[357]

I miss these a lot.

Especially on long trips with no AC.

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/3fd4d5e4.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQu3EjgPGkFeWPJHdrJdK953SiiXNqWV pLQGDrh07FLsbUQKX7jyw

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU5kFTRlmS8MUTW6EUe8tp9RalpQf7y zf-_0kpDRGMM0whyc6IRG6Ix6Wb

http://www.freesworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/my-pet-monster.jpg

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnGz5AOkRDqmu_t0eNzfLWqNyvNPgbp bdd-ZpLwSvFZVR-7YY5

http://byemylife.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/hulkmachoplush.jpg.w300h298.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/02/09/oregontrail.jpg

http://cloudkicker.50webs.com/Screens/ts-group.jpg

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/ChipDaleLogo.jpg

[BC-Axeman]

How many know what "wow" and "flutter" are measurements of?

[dave]

How many know what "wow" and "flutter" are measurements of?

I know that in the mid-70's I used to drool over my friend's Nakamichi Dragon which pretty much set new standards for both.

[CigarNut]

How many know what "wow" and "flutter" are measurements of?
Sexual satisfaction :r :r

[Wanger]

Do you remember what this was used for?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/SSPRipcord.jpg

This is what we had one of those for:
http://www.toyark.com/news/attach/1/9/9/9/Tron-Light-cycle_1334255339.jpg

I think it might actually still be in my parents' basement. :)

[Wanger]

Had this:
http://www.datamath.org/Speech/Images/SpeaknMath_2.jpg

and this:
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2009/07/504x_speakandspell.jpg

How about this:
http://bavatuesdays.com/files/2009/12/Picture-1.png

[Bluetick]

How many know what "wow" and "flutter" are measurements of?

The wife and I were driving down the rode talking about buying a new turn table, my daughter who was 5 at the time said I could use her Fisher Price turn table, we smiled at each other and said thank you.

[Remo]

Man, this thread makes me feel REALLY OLD!!! :sl

[FriendlyMan]

Breaka 19 for a radio check. Anyone remember when we had to sit all the way back to front in the station wagon?

That first pic looks like a part from my grandfathers old meat/fish grinder.

[shark]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/bagphone-137.jpg

[shark]

One of my uncles drove an old Chrysler with this type of setup:


http://carsinbarns.com/Bowties%20In%20Barns/Images%204/Picture%20057.jpg

[Dave128]

One of my uncles drove an old Chrysler with this type of setup:


http://carsinbarns.com/Bowties%20In%20Barns/Images%204/Picture%20057.jpg

My father had an old Chevy pickup with that same set up. "Three on the tree"!

[CigarNut]

My first car had this:

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1247/549023583_519b5840b9_z.jpg?zz=1

[LasciviousXXX]

:tu

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/HT1353_30.jpg

[CigarNut]

:tu

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/LasciviousXXX/HT1353_30.jpg
It's Young'un's like you that make the rest of us feel old... :r

[markem]

You are old if you identify with the old guy

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/528910_421651451211247_1142781586_n.jpg

[markem]

If you know both the show and actor's names without looking them up.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552387_479535635407875_669616118_n.jpg

[RHNewfie]

Tonto and The Lone Ranger?

[markem]

Tonto and The Lone Ranger?

Well, the show was The Lone Ranger, but the actor .... Jay ... who?

[CigarSquid]

I seen some pictures on here.. that I have no clue what they are....

[Parshooter]

I remember I was ecstatic when we FINALLY got a TV with a remote. I didn't have to get up and change channels for my parents anymore.

My first cable box remote was actually a 6" x 12" box with buttons that was hard-wired to the cable box.

My first toy was a stick :sl

[CigarNut]

Well, the show was The Lone Ranger, but the actor .... Jay ... who?Silverheels, I believe...

[kingcobradude]

My first car had this:

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1247/549023583_519b5840b9_z.jpg?zz=1
I almost bought a 63 chrysler with the push button automatic. then I found the 57 chevy I ended up buying

[Jasonw560]

The Lone Ranger -Tonto -Jay Silverheels

This came on every Sunday in reruns right after church.

[Ismith75]

I know I'm relatively young but I don't recognize any of these.

[RHNewfie]

Well, the show was The Lone Ranger, but the actor .... Jay ... who?

Oy, I'd never have known that! Only thanks to my mother making me watch old shows did I even recognize the character!

[markem]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165929_451792858182153_1906707638_n.jpg

[CigarSquid]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165929_451792858182153_1906707638_n.jpg

I've heard of this one!

[htown]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165929_451792858182153_1906707638_n.jpg

of course

[shark]

http://hearinginformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/rotary-phone.jpg

[RHNewfie]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165929_451792858182153_1906707638_n.jpg

A horse is a horse of course of course!!

[Dave128]

http://hearinginformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/rotary-phone.jpg

My parents had a wall mounted one of these until the phone company switched from pulse to tone and the phone didn't work well anymore. That was around 1995. I got to be pretty quick with dialing that thing!

[CigarNut]

http://hearinginformed.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/rotary-phone.jpg
I still have one of these -- it's in my garage (connected) and still works fine although the phone company keeps warning me that it could stop working at any time...

[Bluetick]

In my first grade class, we had to stand and give our phone number. At the time mine was HU2-0377 or you could say it as Hudson2-0377.

[CigarNut]

In my first grade class, we had to stand and give our phone number. At the time mine was HU2-0377 or you could say it as Hudson2-0377.Yep. The days before area codes were required.

Our exchange was Dickens (DI) -- Dickens3 6614.

[14holestogie]

PA (Parkway) 2-2271
I haven't had that number in 46 years, but it's right up front in the memory bank. Now if I could only remember what I had for breakfast today. ;)

[shark]

In my first grade class, we had to stand and give our phone number. At the time mine was HU2-0377 or you could say it as Hudson2-0377.

Mine was LO3-2530. LO was for Logan.

[poker]

http://www.thepomoblog.com/images/caps.jpg

[CigarNut]

http://www.thepomoblog.com/images/caps.jpg

Which goes with this
http://www.odinartcollectables.com/images/cap%20Gun.jpg

[poker]

correct! Or is could go with one of these too:

http://www.listityourselfauctions.com/uploaded/2009-3-7/a566781f2D16082D44662D9f7d2D9c54e2ad81abDSCN9284.J PG

[Dave128]

http://www.thepomoblog.com/images/caps.jpg

Which goes with this
http://www.odinartcollectables.com/images/cap%20Gun.jpg

correct! Or is could go with one of these too:

http://www.listityourselfauctions.com/uploaded/2009-3-7/a566781f2D16082D44662D9f7d2D9c54e2ad81abDSCN9284.J PG

Awesome! I had both the gun and the bomb! The best was pounding an entire roll of caps with a rock or hammer. That made one heck of a boom!

[CigarNut]

The funny thing is that the rolls of paper caps as they were back then would probably not be allowed as toy today... Yet we all survived just fine.

[poker]

I remember needing this stuff too for another toy at that time:

http://www.toycannons.ray-vin.com/carbide/bgs/conestogabgs.jpg

[Ashcan Bill]

I remember needing this stuff too for another toy at that time:

http://www.toycannons.ray-vin.com/carbide/bgs/conestogabgs.jpg

I used to shoot mine in the driveway. It created a nice echo effect, much to the dismay of the poor neighbor across the street.

[poker]

I learned the hard way never ever set it off inside the house. I remember dad's belt was formally introduced to my a$$ that day.

[kelmac07]

Remember these?

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/sea_monkeys11.jpg

[poker]

Yeah I do. I remember wondering why mine didnt look like the pictures on the box

[kelmac07]

Yeah I do. I remember wondering why mine didnt look like the pictures on the box

Me too Kelly. I kept wondering why I didn't get the "hot mommy" sea monkey when I added water. :D

[CigarNut]

Me too Kelly. I kept wondering why I didn't get the "hot mommy" sea monkey when I added water. :DThat was just you -- the rest of us got the "Hot Mommy" sea monkey!

:r

[68TriShield]

From the 30 somethings on back,it's amazing how clueless they are to so much of this stuff.
Whereas it sucks being able to remember all this stuff,it's kind of cool that we got to fool with so much stuff that the younger generation will never get to see. :)

[htown]

From the 30 somethings on back,it's amazing how clueless they are to so much of this stuff.
Whereas it sucks being able to remember all this stuff,it's kind of cool that we got to fool with so much stuff that the younger generation will never get to see. :)

Yes, but the question is- do you have to have your kids hookup the DVD player?

[markem]

From the 30 somethings on back,it's amazing how clueless they are to so much of this stuff.
Whereas it sucks being able to remember all this stuff,it's kind of cool that we got to fool with so much stuff that the younger generation will never get to see. :)


https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/528910_421651451211247_1142781586_n.jpg

[hotreds]

http://modculture.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cbb069e2014e89056113970d-800wi

[68TriShield]

Yes, but the question is- do you have to have your kids hookup the DVD player?

Hook up the what? :confused:

[bobarian]

Silly Dave. :sh

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/bigmagico/betamax.jpg

[htown]

How about this handsome guy?

[hotreds]

Silly Dave. :sh

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/bigmagico/betamax.jpg

Still have that sitting in the parents' downstairs.

[shark]

http://mrarrah.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/mimeograph-788411.jpg?w=529&h=308

Remember how the papers smelled, still warm from this machine, when the teacher handed them out? CONTACT BUZZ!!!! :D

[BC-Axeman]

http://mrarrah.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/mimeograph-788411.jpg?w=529&h=308

Remember how the papers smelled, still warm from this machine, when the teacher handed them out? CONTACT BUZZ!!!! :D
I remember the teachers smoking in the room while they ran this. It's a wonder that any of us is here today.

[Starscream]

http://mrarrah.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/mimeograph-788411.jpg?w=529&h=308

Remember how the papers smelled, still warm from this machine, when the teacher handed them out? CONTACT BUZZ!!!! :D

We still have one of those (although it's a much newer version, but still has the blue ink) at my school in case the copier and riso ever go out. I haven't seen one actually in use though since I was in second grade.

[Starscream]

A lot of these things are still being made now. The paper roll caps, Lincoln Logs, sea monkeys, and they even made replicas of the electronic football game back in the early 2000s.

I'm still stumped as to what the first to images in this thread are. Anybody gonna tell us youngins what they are?

[LasciviousXXX]

Hook up the what? :confused:

:lr

[poker]

I'm still stumped as to what the first to images in this thread are. Anybody gonna tell us youngins what they are?

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/582443_10151020657831757_1122789280_n.jpg
Made of plastic, these went inside 45 RPM vinyl records to fit the 1/4" centering spindle on record players.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG
These were toys that went by many names but many called them "Click-Clacks".
You would hold the center ring and move & time your hand up & down to force the balls to contact at the 6:00 and 12:00 position, thus creating a click clack noise. Head and hand injuries were common.

http://analogburners.com/analogblog/wp-content/gallery/boomboxes/01-cariole-portable-8-track.jpg

8 Track tape player. Before CD's & MP3's, there was cassette tapes. Before cassette tapes, there was 8 track tapes. Audio only.

http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/wakohlmeier/Adapter.jpg

With this you could stack multiple 45 RPM vinyl records on a record player and the records would drop one at a time to be played. Found on most large console record players, but was also available on smaller portable players.

[BC-Axeman]

Cassette tapes were before 8 track. 8 track was supposed to be an improvement because the larger format could have better fidelity. My dad fell for it.

[poker]

Cassette tapes were before 8 track. 8 track was supposed to be an improvement because the larger format could have better fidelity. My dad fell for it.

Didnt know that! Thanks!

[FriendlyMan]

I remember a Teacher in our school, who walked, talked, chewed gum, drank coffee, smoked, wrote on the board and occasionally spat at the same time.

[Starscream]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/582443_10151020657831757_1122789280_n.jpg
Made of plastic, these went inside 45 RPM vinyl records to fit the 1/4" centering spindle on record players.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG
These were toys that went by many names but many called them "Click-Clacks".
You would hold the center ring and move & time your hand up & down to force the balls to contact at the 6:00 and 12:00 position, thus creating a click clack noise. Head and hand injuries were common.


The 45 inserts that I remember were solid, kinda like a cap.
And I've played with click clacks over the years, but they were not on strings, rather they were attached by plastic rods.

Thanks for the explanation, Dave.

[Starscream]

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/andrewsutherland2002/clickclack.jpg

Here's the click clack toy that I remember.

[htown]

Here's one that I loved:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygcConBiLV8

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/306852_342621869157030_137470280_n.jpg

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/380598_400588223338796_880787287_n.jpg

[htown]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/380598_400588223338796_880787287_n.jpg

Okay already- you're old!:r

[mhailey]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG

I just bought these for my daughters for Christmas. Man they are fun. You can get them from the old Vermont Country Store.

[Starscream]

Here's one that I loved:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygcConBiLV8

That makes my Big Wheel look like a piece of crap.

[kingcobradude]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/306852_342621869157030_137470280_n.jpg
I remember that stuff. more specificly getting a wad of it stuck in my hair years back

[FriendlyMan]

Or the whole family got some of it on our underwear, when we left it our pockets and it got mellted in the dryer.


I remember that stuff. more specificly getting a wad of it stuck in my hair years back

[pnoon]

...

[markem]

Name them both!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Gabby_Hayes_%26_Roy_Rogers.jpg/220px-Gabby_Hayes_%26_Roy_Rogers.jpg

[68TriShield]

That makes my Big Wheel look like a piece of crap.

Shoot, what about the Schwinn Krate bikes? :D

[CigarNut]

http://http://nuclearpants.com/JAVASCRIPT/etchASketch/images/etchASketch.jpg
corrected: http://blog.mrfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/etch-a-sketch.bmp

[CigarNut]

Name them both!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Gabby_Hayes_%26_Roy_Rogers.jpg/220px-Gabby_Hayes_%26_Roy_Rogers.jpg
The one on the right is Roy Rogers and I can't remember the other one without resorting to Google...

[Starscream]

The one on the right is Roy Rogers and I can't remember the other one without resorting to Google...

Well it's not Trigger or Dale Evans.:D

[pnoon]

corrected: http://blog.mrfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/etch-a-sketch.bmp

Thanks, Michael. I was in a hurry at work and didn't see my typo.

[markem]

No one here remembers Gabby Hayes, sidekick to all the cool western stars?!?

[pnoon]

No one here remembers Gabby Hayes, sidekick to all the cool western stars?!?

And people call ME old?

Kudos for recognizing him, Mark.

[BC-Axeman]

No one here remembers Gabby Hayes, sidekick to all the cool western stars?!?
I can clearly hear his voice but couldn't remember his name.

[pnoon]

I can clearly hear his voice but couldn't remember his name.

That's funny.
I could clearly remember his voice but couldn't hear his name.

[CigarNut]

No one here remembers Gabby Hayes, sidekick to all the cool western stars?!?I remembered him, but spaced his name. CRS...

[CigarNut]

And people call ME old?

Kudos for recognizing him, Mark.Yes we do. :r

[Savor the Stick]

Older then a head of cabbage and younger then the mountains....though some days I feel the reverse is true.

[markem]

Lol, I remember when this came on immediately after Hockey Night In Canada or Monty Python

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541275_444875338873905_747398573_n.jpg

[Ogre]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/557376_10151119521517812_115041428_n.jpg

[BC-Axeman]

Lol, I remember when this came on immediately after Hockey Night In Canada or Monty Python

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541275_444875338873905_747398573_n.jpg
I woke up to this a few times.

[Dave128]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/557376_10151119521517812_115041428_n.jpg

I resemble this. :tu We also had to be home by the 12 o'clock whistle for lunch and the 6 o'clock whistle for dinner.

[CigarNut]

Might be easy:
http://images.tvrage.com/shows/4/3124.jpg

More difficult:
http://www.originalmmc.com/images/SM1/Spin_and_Marty2.jpg

[CigarDojo]

Or these.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TGisiI_dI2E/SJnBcxjiGWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/rKVJ3WGYP-U/s400/Clackers+-+60's.JPG

and no, the name doesn't start with Ben WaHa! I just found a set of those at my mom's house when I was helping her clean things up.

That was the most ill devised toy in the world, they should of just named it... The "Tooth Chipper".

[Ogre]

One if the best!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/538993_420530881323330_1140958036_n.jpg

[357]

One if the best!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/538993_420530881323330_1140958036_n.jpg

I'm not THAT old but I have seen American Graffiti.

[poker]

One if the best!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/Cigars/538993_420530881323330_1140958036_n.jpg

Wolfman Jack!