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In reply to the discussion: Name an item/items that Boomers bought or use that will be gone when they are gone. My pick are those God awful Thomas [View all]
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(57,245 posts)77. I still have cable but trying to figure what streaming service to get.
Any recs? Also, can you store movies, show episodes you can always go back and re-watch on streaming like you can on cable?
I have a few favorites I always keep.
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Name an item/items that Boomers bought or use that will be gone when they are gone. My pick are those God awful Thomas [View all]
debm55
Feb 2024
OP
Sorry, I mean they are slowly disappearing as boomers still use the landline. Will the younger generations use them? I
debm55
Feb 2024
#8
I am sorry, rsdsharp. Please don't cry. I have a iphone and use it like a landline. HAHAHAHa
debm55
Feb 2024
#145
i do. i dont trust cell phones to do everything. case in point . i have a certain number that i cant
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2024
#39
comcast priced me out of the market years ago. watching on tubi and other free sites .
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2024
#40
Ty Allan01Bear. Yes, we have cutting back on the services--Netfix and Prime only.
debm55
Feb 2024
#126
Yes, I have this Royal Dalton china that I bought for using at special occasions . Thing is , you can't use in the
debm55
Feb 2024
#10
HAHAHAHAHAHA. So true, Bayard. There is all kinds of junk on our Dining Room table.
debm55
Feb 2024
#65
TY Metaphorical , We have a Dining Room and a built a grand room on the back of our kitchen. Knocked out kitchen wall to
debm55
Feb 2024
#130
It is real gold and it will chip in the dishwasher. It took me many years to get my complete set as they are expensive.
debm55
Feb 2024
#166
We have no newspapers around here, All news is on line. Speaking of which, the need to set up appointments using a
debm55
Feb 2024
#11
Also calling to get the time. That was years ago though, don't know if it still exists.
brush
Feb 2024
#85
I always say, I want to talk to someone. do it repeatedly. I eventually get someone.
debm55
Feb 2024
#67
Eastercedar, loved reading my paper with a cup of tea in the morning. There are no papers from Pittsburgh or my local
debm55
Feb 2024
#71
National and state news was in Pittsburgh's Post Gazette. Local paper disapeared about ten years ago. I hate to say it
debm55
Feb 2024
#146
Glad you have a land line, I use my iphone like a land line---just answer and receive calls. Nothing fancy for me.
debm55
Feb 2024
#170
I believe there are enough wristwatch enthusiasts in the world that will keep wristwatches around for hundreds
beaglelover
Feb 2024
#139
I'm sure he will own one. It's great to have goals and finally achieve them! Even if it is a watch.
beaglelover
Feb 2024
#206
Yes, I believe they are. Truth be told, I do believe Rolex sells new watches to some watch resellers who
beaglelover
Feb 2024
#219
Agree with you. I don't get them anymore. It didn't help that they threw them on the ground next to the mailbox in the
debm55
Feb 2024
#149
I never drove a Standard transmission. My dad tried tp teach me on his VW but I counldn't get the hang of it.
debm55
Feb 2024
#151
I learned to drive in my dad's VW bug. Manual transmission and no gas gauge...
Deuxcents
Feb 2024
#188
I enjoyed the VW bug but just could not get the manual steps together, I always wondered if the VW
debm55
Feb 2024
#194
The calendars that are on my check register go up to 2007. I still have checks that came with it.
rzemanfl
Feb 2024
#30
i have several transactions that require checks . the only entites that i want looking in my bank account are
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2024
#43
first they were there . then they dissapeared , shaving mugs and shaving brushes . now u seeum
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2024
#44
TY CountAllVotes. but people wanted a scene that showed "serenity and tranquilty" if not geographic correct . So he sold
debm55
Feb 2024
#159
Yes, I had craft stores near me that had a whole section of their store devoted to scrapbook---papers, stamps. albums,
debm55
Feb 2024
#125
Ty getagrip _already My husband was promoted to pencil pusher. He loved going into the mines to inspect and testing
debm55
Feb 2024
#117
Ty Jrose, I just remembered that from reading your post, Ours was always in the kitchen,
debm55
Feb 2024
#94
TY, Bobstandard . I worry about that sometimes. Had to call the SS department , not local, I think it was in DC. I put
debm55
Feb 2024
#91
TY OAUTW r.2.0. I looked into buying an electric lawnmower and they were expensive. Power tools, when I need one
debm55
Feb 2024
#81
Ty yellowdogintaxas. I remember the push rotary blades ones. It was so hard to cut the grass with it..
debm55
Feb 2024
#214
TY Jamesm9164, I just gave my large upright to a neighbor that wanted one and the bags that go inside,
debm55
Feb 2024
#79
i use my laptop as a desktop., mainly use cellphone as a sos device when out in the field to call ambulance
AllaN01Bear
Feb 2024
#86
TY AllaN01Bear, I have to admit I don't always take my cell phone on walks with Dolly dog. I have fallen numerous times
debm55
Feb 2024
#121
Ty Basic LA , I am sorry for that. You would think that Vets deserve better services.
debm55
Feb 2024
#87
Ty malthaussen. I remember the high cost. Now you can get them at the Dollar Store for a buck.
debm55
Feb 2024
#89
OMG. I had a terrible time in HS Chemistry because I could not get used to using it. TY ThoughtCriminal
debm55
Feb 2024
#161
Crockpots---I still have one, LOL Never had a pressure cooker -knew folks that had the top blow off. TY DBoon
debm55
Feb 2024
#114
Instant Pots are actually pressure cookers. My mom had a small stovetop one
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#190
I have never used a pressure cooker. My father canned various fruit and vegies and made his own ketchup. He used a
debm55
Feb 2024
#203
HAHAHAHHAHHAHA and the paintings on velvet. I have heard of Home Interiors. We had the paintings of a Farm House
debm55
Feb 2024
#113
Tupperware and Tupperware parties. Avon and Avon parties. Even if you didn't like anything, you were more or less
debm55
Feb 2024
#122
Tupperware is still around, although their marketing is different now.
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#189
Yes. People looked at his art as an investment. When he started, he was more a modernist painter and was told to switch
debm55
Feb 2024
#142
Thank you. Ramble on all you want. One of my degrees is in Art Ed K-12. When I looked at his paintings and thought to
debm55
Feb 2024
#173
Duke's Mayo. We had a thread here on Duke;s vs Miracle Whip, They were the Duky's vs the Whippers. Sorry if I confused
debm55
Feb 2024
#215
Thank you Diamond_Dog I remember all of those things. I spoon sets from every state you visited. You have a very
debm55
Feb 2024
#196
Yes, DBoon, I remember them. Didn't have to search all over the house for papers. TY
debm55
Feb 2024
#202
transistor radios!!! In the early 60s you were nobody if you did not have
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#191
TY yellowdogintexas. everyone had a transistor radio. You could play what you wanted when you were away from the house.
debm55
Feb 2024
#199
Thank you NowsTheTime,, I agree with you choices. But then we would need somethink to play them on.
debm55
Feb 2024
#198
I still have a land line but no phone connected to it. It is my internet provider, and a sloooooow one at that.
Chainfire
Feb 2024
#193
My Interne provider is very slow too. I don't have a land line but I use my phone as a land line.phone.Don't use any of
debm55
Feb 2024
#197
Vent windows, 8 track players, pagers, recapped tires, cigarette dispensing machines.
Chainfire
Feb 2024
#207
We used to have one. I haven't seen any for a long time. but there still might be some out there.
debm55
Feb 2024
#205
They live it on the cell phone. but the old answering machine, I haven;t seen in a long time. I had one. Ty RobinA
debm55
Feb 2024
#217
TY Wicked Blue, We have no newspapers in my section of Pittsburgh-local or city based.. It's a shame.
debm55
Feb 2024
#218
Thank you kimbutgar for the post but for the work you do for seniors in your area.
debm55
Feb 2024
#228