| What was on when you were born? 22:51 - Oct 17 with 860 views | Swanzay |
Amazing to see the amount of shut down time compared to the now 24hr TV
http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk
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| What was on when you were born? on 15:31 - Oct 19 with 701 views | Davillin |
"Fireside Chats" from Franklin D. Roosevelt. On the radio. |  |
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| What was on when you were born? on 22:30 - Oct 19 with 632 views | Lord_Bony |
Thanks for that Radio Times
Really enjoy a trip down memory lane and different Christmases I can remember watching as a kid
Nice one.. [Post edited 19 Oct 2014 22:32]
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| What was on when you were born? on 23:19 - Oct 19 with 607 views | perchrockjack |
Wilfred pickles ..have a go.. |  |
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| What was on when you were born? on 12:45 - Oct 21 with 496 views | Swanseajill |
I thought this might interest some who had never heard of shut down time. 
the answer is at the end. It will blow you away.
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events.
The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
' television
' penicillin
' polio shots
' frozen foods
' Xerox
' contact lenses
' Frisbees and
' the pill
There were no:
' credit cards
' laser beams or
' ball-point pens
Man had not yet invented:
' pantyhose
' air conditioners
' dishwashers
' clothes dryers
' and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and
' man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Your Grandfather and I got married first, and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir."
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends -not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CD's, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to Big Bands on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10p stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10p.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all 5p
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your 5p on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Ford Coupe for £600, but who could afford one?
Too bad, because petrol was 4p a litre
In my day:
' "grass" was mowed,
' "coke" was a cold drink,
' "pot" was something your mother cooked in and
' "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby.
' "Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office,
' "chip" meant a piece of wood,
' "hardware" was found in a hardware store and.
' "software" wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap.
How old do you think I am?
I bet you have this old lady in mind. You are in for a shock!
Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.
Are you ready?????
This woman would be only 61 years old, Born in 1952.
THE YOUNG ONES WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT. |  | | |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:17 - Oct 21 with 480 views | londonlisa2001 |
| What was on when you were born? on 12:45 - Oct 21 by Swanseajill |
I thought this might interest some who had never heard of shut down time.
the answer is at the end. It will blow you away.
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events.
The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
' television
' penicillin
' polio shots
' frozen foods
' Xerox
' contact lenses
' Frisbees and
' the pill
There were no:
' credit cards
' laser beams or
' ball-point pens
Man had not yet invented:
' pantyhose
' air conditioners
' dishwashers
' clothes dryers
' and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and
' man hadn't yet walked on the moon
Your Grandfather and I got married first, and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir."
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends -not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CD's, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to Big Bands on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10p stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10p.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all 5p
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your 5p on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Ford Coupe for £600, but who could afford one?
Too bad, because petrol was 4p a litre
In my day:
' "grass" was mowed,
' "coke" was a cold drink,
' "pot" was something your mother cooked in and
' "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby.
' "Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office,
' "chip" meant a piece of wood,
' "hardware" was found in a hardware store and.
' "software" wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap.
How old do you think I am?
I bet you have this old lady in mind. You are in for a shock!
Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.
Are you ready?????
This woman would be only 61 years old, Born in 1952.
THE YOUNG ONES WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT. |
It is amazing isn't it.
I'm 47 and I always thought that my grandparents (who would have all been around 100 now if alive) lived through the most unbelievable changes to everyday life.
The TV thing is funny though - our generation heard the national anthem (both Welsh & GSTQ) several times a week, since it came on to signify the end of the tele every night (they used to show the flag fluttering as I recall, and moved from the Welsh flag to the Union Jack as the anthem changed). | | | |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:46 - Oct 21 with 464 views | lifelong |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:17 - Oct 21 by londonlisa2001 |
It is amazing isn't it.
I'm 47 and I always thought that my grandparents (who would have all been around 100 now if alive) lived through the most unbelievable changes to everyday life.
The TV thing is funny though - our generation heard the national anthem (both Welsh & GSTQ) several times a week, since it came on to signify the end of the tele every night (they used to show the flag fluttering as I recall, and moved from the Welsh flag to the Union Jack as the anthem changed). |
I was born in 1947, we had no TV, telephone, central heating, car etc, etc, my Father, who was born in 1907 used to say to me in the 1950's, " You don't know how lucky you are these days." :) |  | | |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:56 - Oct 21 with 456 views | londonlisa2001 |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:46 - Oct 21 by lifelong |
I was born in 1947, we had no TV, telephone, central heating, car etc, etc, my Father, who was born in 1907 used to say to me in the 1950's, " You don't know how lucky you are these days." :) |
I was explaining to my niece recently (who was asking about how we managed without mobiles...) that when I was a kid we had a party line, and if you picked up the phone, next door could well be talking on it and you'd have to wait until they finished :-)
It's also really incredible the technologies that have come in and become obsolete so quickly. Videos for example, didn't come in until early 80s (remember people getting them for Charles & Di's wedding) and completely obsolete now.
A lot of old people were adamantly against central heating. My great aunt (who only died a few years ago) used to swear it made you ill and refused to have it put in. She'd sit in the house wearing a hat ! | | | |
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| What was on when you were born? on 14:13 - Oct 21 with 446 views | Lohengrin |
| What was on when you were born? on 13:17 - Oct 21 by londonlisa2001 |
It is amazing isn't it.
I'm 47 and I always thought that my grandparents (who would have all been around 100 now if alive) lived through the most unbelievable changes to everyday life.
The TV thing is funny though - our generation heard the national anthem (both Welsh & GSTQ) several times a week, since it came on to signify the end of the tele every night (they used to show the flag fluttering as I recall, and moved from the Welsh flag to the Union Jack as the anthem changed). |
We still do that in our house at eleven every night. The girls and the Beagles are all lined up to attention saluting with the right hand and clutching a ceremonial Horlicks in the left.  |  |
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| What was on when you were born? on 14:16 - Oct 21 with 444 views | londonlisa2001 |
| What was on when you were born? on 14:13 - Oct 21 by Lohengrin |
We still do that in our house at eleven every night. The girls and the Beagles are all lined up to attention saluting with the right hand and clutching a ceremonial Horlicks in the left. |
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| What was on when you were born? on 14:40 - Oct 21 with 434 views | controversial_jack |
What would be the greatest improvement? I would say central heating! | | | |
| What was on when you were born? on 14:52 - Oct 21 with 425 views | Lohengrin |
| What was on when you were born? on 14:40 - Oct 21 by controversial_jack |
What would be the greatest improvement? I would say central heating! |
Alternators. Cleaning Dynamo brushes was a pain. | |
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| What was on when you were born? on 15:53 - Oct 21 with 394 views | perchrockjack |
Lifelong is older than me..
dear Lord | |
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| What was on when you were born? on 16:52 - Oct 21 with 375 views | lifelong |
| What was on when you were born? on 15:53 - Oct 21 by perchrockjack |
Lifelong is older than me..
dear Lord |
You'd never believe it eh Perchy?  | | | |
| What was on when you were born? on 17:02 - Oct 21 with 373 views | perchrockjack |
No you wouldn't. I thought I was in good shape for my age but you are of bulkier build, not calling you a fatbatrard either, just wider..
My hearing got tested yesterday and it aint good but all things considered ,so far, I ve been lucky and I ve kept my marbles .
We re down for the PALACE game and missus (all being well) will be with Lorr so say hello-.
You ll see me before I see you.. | |
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| What was on when you were born? on 18:27 - Oct 21 with 353 views | londonlisa2001 |
| What was on when you were born? on 14:40 - Oct 21 by controversial_jack |
What would be the greatest improvement? I would say central heating! |
my parents (in their 70s so grew up without) both say that it's the biggest luxury.
My Dad always reckons that it was blissful when he was young when my Grandpa was on nights, because he'd come in and start a big fire by the time the others got up for breakfast.
When I was a kid, staying with my grandparents, I remember it being freezing if you had to get up to go to the loo in the night until they had central heating put in. the only benefit though, was having an electric blanket - that was lovely :-) | | | |
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