How Old Is Grandpa?

[Idnew]

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 granddad replied, "Well, let me think a minute, Iwas born, before television, penicillin, polio shots,frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill. There was no radar, credit cards, 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 I, '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.


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 ???.

This man would be only 58 years old!

[Phreakmeister]

He can't be, coz yoghurt predates even Jesus Christ. The ancient Hebraeans came up with yoghurt, thousands of years ago...

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[Sjax]

Ok, but apart from the yoghurt it makes you wonder what the world will be like in another 58 years.

[Phreakmeister]

Guys wearing earrings... same thing... Dates back to the Middle Ages...
Daycare centers date back to early modern times, late Italian Renaissance, early European Renaissance.
Penicillin was invented in 1928.
The frisbee dates back to 1871.
The first panthoses are from the third century BC. The first modern pantyhose dates back to 1589. Nylon pantyhoses date back to 1937.
Television dates back to 1884.

I'll carry on when I've found more discrepancies, I have no time left for them now.

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[This message has been edited by Phreakmeister (edited April 11, 2002).]

[weldordave]

Auntie ID is talking about American history. Don't forget our Puritan upbringing!
Guys wearing earings= 1970's
Daycare centers=1980's
Penicillan=WWII
Frisbee=1960's
Pantyhose=Post WWII (1920's & up limited)
TV=1950's
Yogurt=1980's
Cultural US History may be a step back in time for the Young Dutchmen!

[Phreakmeister]

No, the guy in this story (be it true or not) tells about things that hadn't been INVENTED back then. Not about things that hadn't COME OVER to the US yet.

And I'm sorry, I couldn't make heads or tails out of your last sentence (Cultural US History may be a step back in time for the Young Dutchmen! )

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[Zany-J]

I think he means your more advanced as a dutchman. But I don't know really!

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[weldordave]

Yeah, Phreak. You're more advanced as a Dutchman. It takes a few hundred years for things to catch on over here! Our cultural history at present is probably your past, way past. Look how the Dutch have "highwayed" their bikepaths and the tremendous strides you are taking in dealing with hazardous waste. Example: how you cleaned up Likkerkiln(?). We'll be up to your standards in a few decades. My post was a pure compliment to you and yours!

[Enforcer]

(sarcastic)America? Slow? Now what makes ya say that???

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[Lis]

Guys are wearing earings???? http://www.dumblaws.com/ubb/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by Lis (edited April 15, 2002).]

[Idnew]

LOL Liz blows my mind on that one http://www.dumblaws.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Lis]

hehe love to help out http://www.dumblaws.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Phreakmeister]

Likkerkiln????????? I've been to an awful lot of places here, but it looks as tho I missed 1...

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Although you're all going to chew me out to beat all hey, I CAN'T pass THIS up-simply because EVERY word of it is true!!! Now THIS is my kind of life!!!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Idnew:
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"Well, let me think a minute, Iwas born, before television, penicillin, polio shots,frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill. There was no radar, credit cards, 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.
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Really, how much of this does everyone really NEEEEEED? (Would literally die without.) J.F.P.
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Your grandmother and I got married first-and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother.
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If THAT isn't a HUGE part of what's wrong today (the lack thereof)!! J.F.P.
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Until I was 25, I called every man older than I, 'Sir'-and after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.'
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Why 25, I don't know. But I STILL do (at age 30). J.F.P.
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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.
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All I can say to this, without writing a book, is; 10-4 on that! Way to go! (Hello Mr. judge and Mr. lawyer...wake up and stop clogging our courtrooms unnecessarily!)J.F.P.
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Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
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I will have to say Wocka! Wocka! to that last sentence-but there IS truth in it! (Talking about Lent, it does make me sick when I see people walk into church today-esp. a wedding or funeral-wearing jeans, etc.)J.F.P.
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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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Gee, and all this modern electronic stuff, boxed meals, etc. was supposed to give us MORE time to relax and spend together. Can you say "soccer moms"? Hmmm... What's wrong with this picture? J.F.P.
------------------------------------------We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
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Guys with earrings! Why not a prom dress?! Call me outdated, but those are for ladies! (and NOT all over your body-S I C K!)
J.F.P.
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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.
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I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVE that music! As far as the volume level, you got that right too! J.F.P.
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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.
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All things I wouldn't mind in the least. J.F.P.
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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.
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Gee, no wonder things were alot more under control! J.F.P.
-------------------------------------------- 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.
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"Husband", keyword!-NOT a boyfriend!! Talk about another major problem today! J.F.P.
--------------------------------------------- No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap.
...and how old do you think I am ???.
This man would be only 58 years old!