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Jim Hickson
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« on: February 20, 2008, 11:48:09 AM »

How old is Grandma and Grandpa???

Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you away.

One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events.
The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.

The Grandfather 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< /SPAN>

' laser beams or

 ball-point pens

Man had not 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 Grandmother 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.

We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.

Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.

Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.

Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
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We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.

We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches 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 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.

Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.

And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.

You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . . but who could afford one?
Too bad , because gas was 11 cents a gallon.

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... and how old do you think I am?

I bet you have this old man 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 Huh

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This man and woman would be only 62 years old!

If you’re 62, hello Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Scary!!!

If you joined The Regiment or the Navy and Air force in 1962??? Guess what???


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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2008, 01:54:51 PM »

I am soooooo glad to have survived and progressed beyond that hidebound period. The ballpoint pen was patented in 1910 and issued to the RAF in 1940, TV was commercially available in 1930 and was used to broadcast the 1939 New York World's Fair, penicillin was discovered in 1928 and only 2.3 million doses were available for D-Day. How much earlier could all have them been introduced had we (I'm eligible for CPP in three months) not been so conservative and unwilling to step outside the societal restrictions of the day?

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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2008, 02:06:25 PM »

Hi Al

Just to make a joke.

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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2008, 10:31:08 PM »

Wowser dowser.. hard to think of it.. but im only 61 .. so.. too bad grandpa Jim...heheheheh.. a dandy one Jim, thanks for sharing it..heheheh..ranrad


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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 10:22:47 AM »

Hi Ron

You're welcome!!!

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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 10:41:30 AM »

Hi Jim:

Good post!! Makes ya think don't it? I know I'm just a young snot at 47, but that's an enjoyable read, my older brother is turning 66 this Sunday and will enjoy reading it. He was in the Navy from '59 - '63, I always tell him it's not his fault we all can't be Royals!! Ha Ha, Take Care.


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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2008, 10:57:28 AM »

Jim,

Nah, I get it and for the most part it's worth a recall. It's just that when you stop and think about it, the good old days sometimes weren't really that great. Personally -- and this is from a guy who was born in the 40s, grew up in the 50s, and came of age in the 60s -- I think that whatever faults The Swinging Sixties and what came after might have, the great thing about them is that they finally buried The Repressive Fifties. Good riddance, sez I. Now, if I could only figure whathehell is going on today . . .
Cheers, Al.


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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2008, 11:10:17 AM »

Hi Doug

You're welcome!!! My wife was in the Navy 65 - 95 when her luck changed for the better. She happened to run into me!! LOLOL Take Care!!

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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2008, 11:51:12 AM »

Hi Al

I too was borne in the 40's (1944) and I agree with you but the "The Swinging Sixties" had a lot of fun besides we didn't know anything else! The best thing is I am here and I don't plan to leave just yet although I'm ready!!! You know, I've got a lot of time to think and I'm not to fond of the way the kids are headed (General Terms), but someone had to put up with my crap. Oh well life is life!! I grew up in Montreal. LOLOL

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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2008, 03:22:42 PM »

Hi Jim, I agree with you as I was born in 44 as well must of been a good year . lol

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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2008, 07:22:36 PM »

Hi Don

You see they made "MEN" in 1944, of course, I was a baby. LOLOLOLOL

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« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2008, 01:35:19 AM »

A bunch of rookies, I became a Royal in Jan 1954, born 1936 am a great grandfather Grin

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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2008, 03:42:05 AM »

Hi Ernie, WOW a great grandfather, I am a grandfather 4 times lol.

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« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2008, 09:30:15 AM »

Hi Ernie

I'd rather be a grandfather than a great grandfather!!! LOLOLOLOL

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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2008, 09:35:06 AM »

Hi Ernie
Congratultions,but i went to school when you were born.Your as young as you feel.And to that I say bring em on.lolololo.I just know this should get some response from some of my seniors.
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« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2008, 12:45:01 PM »

Hi Al

How old are you? My father is 86 and kickin like he was 63. His father died at 100!! People seem to live longer today. Here's a picture of my Dad this past summer. He came to visit for 2 weeks. He sings and I used to play in a band. His voice is still good!

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« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2008, 01:16:21 PM »

My god, I 'retired' 2 years ago at the grand ol' age of 42 after 24 years!! Yer all ol' bastards!! (ya know I'm just kiddin' guys - I sincerly hope I'm still like you all in 20+ years going strong;
grandfather died at 98 in his sleep after breakfast - still liked to have his oddshot of rum now and then and was chewing 'baccy up to the end; his wife at 89; my other grandmother is 88 - still going to bingo and still likes to get up for a newfie jig at the Lion's Club home!)


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« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2008, 02:46:48 PM »

Hi Jim, your dad looks great for 86, my father passed away at age 85, and Gerry them newfie jigs will keep you young lol.

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« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2008, 04:00:00 PM »

Hi Don & Gerry

Sorry but 85 is a good age! RIP!! Gerry you got it right "Yer all ol' bastards!! " LOLOLOL Tell it Gerry, 98 is a fine age to pass. It don't matter how old you are as long as you're healthy.

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« Reply #19 on: February 22, 2008, 04:30:05 PM »

Hi Jim
God bless your dad.I,m 76yrs.six months to-morrow.And for all you young farts out there------My philosophy is-I,d rather be over the hill than under the hill.

God Bless you all
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« Reply #20 on: February 22, 2008, 08:52:53 PM »

Well, by golly , alot of good wisdom here, and i think you said it all Al...ranrad


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« Reply #21 on: February 22, 2008, 09:32:15 PM »

Hi Al

We all should stick to your philosophy.take care.

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« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2008, 09:41:13 AM »

Thanx Ranrad and Buzz.May I say,I pray all you guys can get old with dignity and stay healthy.
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« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2008, 04:41:17 PM »

Jim

Excellent post and you are right you are only as old as you feel.Jim your Dad looks great at the young age of 86yrs I see where you got the fight in you.Well I am turning 50 end of March and Lisa told me I have to grow up now don't figure hahah

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« Reply #24 on: February 23, 2008, 09:01:26 PM »

Hi Randy

Whats the old saying? "Yes dear". LOLOLOL

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« Reply #25 on: March 02, 2008, 01:24:31 PM »

Jim : Did your parents ever get to see you in a major parade as a RSM ? --- If so that must of been pretty
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« Reply #26 on: March 02, 2008, 01:55:54 PM »

Hi Tony

No they unfortunately didn't.

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